Upcoming August events Blood Drive Date: Friday, August 12 Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Location: SLCC Parking Lot Find the hero in you! Please bring a photo ID and donor card. Free cholesterol testing with every donation! Sign-up sheet for scheduled appointments available at the Administrative Services desk at SLCC. Sedona Day Trip! Date: Thursday, August…
Generals, August 2016
Unit Happenings
Unit 37 Villas No. 37 HOA Board In September we will send out information regarding the election later this year for two vacancies on the Villas Unit No. 37 Board of Directors. The election will be held in November and these are each a three-year term which will begin January 1, 2017. Information on the…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Hiking Hotspots: Go to places for your out-of-town visitors

Roberta Arpan If your out-of-town guests aspire to see more of Arizona than golf courses, tennis courts and swimming pools, take them hiking. Almost all of the hikes below involve an element of driving. Thinking of taking an extended hiking break? Leasing a car might be a good option. If you’ve got friends in the…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Energy yoga class schedule
Morning: 7:45-8:45 a.m. – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 p.m. – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday afternoon class will go to 5:15 p.m. for more relaxation time. No classes from August 18-September 5 Classes will start up again on Tuesday, September 7 Where: SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room on the third floor; no cost,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
History of the Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch

Colleen McKnight Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch was created 12 years ago when several creative, outgoing people got together. Artists of all types enjoy working together to learn each other’s skills, as well to be surrounded by inspiration. That was the start of Spirit of Desert gourd patch. In about 2003 Sally Kiste was…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Savvy Travelers summer news

Jeanette Rajamaki Savvy Travelers are traveling at home and abroad this summer. Viking River Cruises is offering some fabulous discounts and free air for late fall and winter sailings in Europe, so get in touch with Jeanette at 602-909-2000 for details. Also Viking Ocean Cruises was recently named the best cruise line beating out Crystal…
Generals, August 2016
Yesterday Once More celebrates third anniversary with concerts

Barry Miller Yesterday Once More Variety Rock and Roll Show and Dance Band is celebrating its third anniversary performing around the Phoenix metropolitan area. They play classic rock and roll music/doo wop and R and B tunes from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Yesterday Once More’s band members have graced the stage with the recording…
Sports, August 2016
IronOaks clay court winners

70 plus 85 = 155. This was the combined ages for the winners of the “ageless” 3.5 clay court men’s doubles tournament held at IronOaks Tennis Club. Wayne Newman and Len Paulson defeated Burt Hustad and Mel Terechenok in the annual IronOaks Open Clay Court Tournament finals held on June 17. This beat-the-heat early morning…
Sports, August 2016
It’s coming, it’s coming: IronOaks Breakers Pool League annual championships
David “The Godfather” Mork, Chairman of the IronOaks Breakers Pool League The league’s fifth annual Championships are planned for November 8-12 in the IronOaks Billiard Room, which hopefully will be completely remodeled concurrent with the remodeling of the Oakwood Clubhouse restaurant, bar and lobby. There will be 16 players vying in the 8-Ball Championship, and…
August 2016
CMGA posts scores
Results of recent events: 6/04. Ace of Aces – Flight 1 Gross: 1st Paul Brauer, 2nd Kim Barnes, 3rd Jim Dubow and Steve Schneck; Flight 1 Net: 1st Paul Brauer, 2nd Gerry Rooney, Kim Barnes and Jim Dubow; Flight 2 Gross: 1st Dennis Bockelman, 2nd Bill Mazejko and Paul Graebke; Flight 2 Net: 1st Bill…