Now that the summer heat and monsoon humidity are here, it means we will be perspiring more. Now is the time to take a moment to check your grip and replace it or add an overwrap grip. Over-grips are ideal for those looking for a softer feel and more cushion, while replacement grips are more…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Writers’ Group – August 2024
Retired, Recycled Ernest D’Godor It shouldn’t have come as any surprise that upon retiring I would have to reinvent myself. But like going back to diapers, an inevitable fate of age, I found myself confounded at the end of every month trying to figure out where my retirement money was slipping away to. It certainly…
August 2024, Religion
The Hunt Intensifies for the Best Blessed Breakfast
First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBSL) is on the move again, looking for the Best Blessed Breakfast in town. The air is shrouded in mystery, though, like the whisper of forgotten voices carried on a breeze that rustled through the overgrown foliage. Shadows danced between the local cacti. Casting fleeting glimpses of secrets long buried…
August 2024, Sports
CMGA June Results and Putting Activity
Buddy Meola The Friday afternoon Putting Contest is sponsored by San Tan Golf Carts and continues through September. The contest is open to both men and women. The $5 entry fee is paid out in prizes to the participants. The contest starts at around 4:45 p.m. each Friday at the Cottonwood Golf Course putting green.…
August 2024, Religion
A Path to God
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. There is no absolute proof of the existence of God. All beliefs are based upon faith. God has provided enough clues. However, each of us must arrive at our own conclusions, because God is personal as well as universal. And yet I wonder, even if there were proof, would we still…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sew-N-Sews Stays Cool
Eileen Turner Christmas ornaments, knitting without needles, finishing a project, and making clothing that fits, Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews is making this hot, desert summer a cool time. Several groups and workshops continue through this summer with projects in the Sewing Room at the Ocotillo clubhouse. Connie Hogan led a workshop to make Christmas ornaments. This…
August 2024, Generals
A Taste of New Adventures
So, you’ve heard of New Adventures but aren’t sure their programs would be of interest to you? Well, Sept. 9-12 we offer four free classes from some of our most experienced presenters. Registration is required, but non-members are welcome. Artificial Intelligence: What Is It? Monday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. Presenter: Rob Truman. Rob has…
August 2024, Features
How to Sell Your Stuff
Kim Kubsch Do your research! Be realistic—the appraised value or your perception of value is not the amount you should expect to receive. Appraisals, buyers, and values change based on various factors. With research, you may find this is not the ideal time to sell. Watch for these important distinctions: sterling silver vs. plated silver,…
Religion, August 2024
Ponderings of a Pastor
Rev. Steve Foss As a child learning to walk, my parents would often instruct me to be on the lookout for some toy or other trip hazard. Then, as I grew taller, they warned me to watch out for edges of tables. (How many knots on my head I must have earned!) When I reached…
August 2024, Features
News from the Sky: Arizona’s Largest Economic Engine Brings Unparalleled Value
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Airports are not only gateways to new destinations and exploration, but they are also significant contributors to the local communities. A new economic impact study conducted by Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business states that the Phoenix Airport system had a total economic impact of $44.3 billion, up…