Ruth Rees, Publicity Many of our members have departed to home, whether that be in ND, SD, MN, ID, WA or wherever cool weather prevails. Others have escaped the desert heat to Pinetop, Prescott and other spots in the AZ high country. Meanwhile, our remaining OLGA ladies were lucky to have fine weather during May…
Sports, July 2016
It’s not all about golf for the Cottonwood Lady Niners
Diana De Pree A wonderful fun golf season for organized play has come to a close for the Cottonwood Lady Niners. The ladies have established and nourished new, as well as old friendships and are always ready to embrace more into their club. Some of the Niners have chosen to challenge the summer months with…
Generals, July 2016
Lions Club makes donation to CAP
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club President Jim Brotherton (right) presents a check to Pat Weitzel representing the Community Assistance Program (CAP) volunteers of the SLFD. CAP responds with SLFD to fires, car accidents and ambulance calls and assists family and friends of the patients in a large variety of ways (photo and caption by Brian…
Generals, July 2016
Christmas in July Food Drive
United Food Bank is inviting the East Valley Chambers of Commerce to participate in the tenth annual Christmas in July Food Drive Challenge. Take part in a friendly competition, while helping to stock the shelves of your East Valley food bank for the summer! While this is a competition between Chambers of Commerce, you do…
Generals, July 2016
Craft or business vendors wanted
The Arizona Ataxia Support Group is hosting the Arizona Ataxia Awareness Extravaganza, family friendly vendor fair. Our event will be held on Saturday, September 24 at St. Xavier University, 92 W. Vaughn, Gilbert, AZ 85233. Ataxia is a rare degenerative neurological disorder. Currently, there is no cure or effective treatment. Symptoms include severe problems with…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Sons of American Revolution recognizes patriot in community
R.W. Sjolin At a chapter meeting on May 14 of the AZ S.A.R., Sons of the American Revolution, a national flag certificate was presented to Mrs. Kelly Haynes, General Manager of Sun Lakes Country Club. This certificate is given to organizations and individuals who as patriots fly the U.S. flag every day and at night.…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
How Tai Chi helps conquer fear of falling as we age
Residents who are 55 plus in Parker, Arizona have been taking Tai Chi classes to help conquer their fear of falling. The benefits of this slow, gentle, flowing exercise were cited in a Wall Street Journal article dated May 24, 2016. The article shares how researchers explored the power of exercise to help seniors overcome apprehension…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch has new website
Spirit of the Desert is a gourd patch (or club) based in Sun Lakes. We have members from all over the Valley. Our new website at SpiritDesertGourds.com is designed for the patch members and the public also. The newest addition of members’ work can allow the public to shop online for a very personally crafted…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Speaking of art…
Susan Plouzek Wow! It’s the heat of summer! Yet at Desert Artists’ Club it’s nice and cool. It’s interesting and satisfying to see the current work that each artist is creating. Some are painting beautiful watercolors, gouache, inks, acrylics and oils. Some artists are drawing wonderful portraits of people or pets, using pastels, colored pencils…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Cheers Singles Club hosts a wine tasting
Ron Leimer, Publicity Each month during the year a Cheers member hosts a wine tasting event. This photo was taken at Dottie Meade and Gaylord Lind’s lovely home. This is always a popular event for our members so sign up early to make sure you aren’t left out. Members bring an appetizer to start the…