Marilyn Conner Reminder: Classes are now on the second Monday of the month. Hello Apple Device Users, On Monday, April 14, John Groves will give a presentation on tips and tricks for all of your Apple devices. There will be a lot of things to learn. Please remember to go to our website at www.sunlakesappleclub.com…
April 2025, Features
In Passing – April 2025
Newman Ovid Benson Newman Ovid Benson passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2025, in Chandler, Ariz. Newman was born on Aug. 4, 1928, in Drummond, Wis., the son of Ovid and Lillian (Wilson) Benson. He graduated from Drummond High School in 1946 where he was an exceptional athlete. He played both baseball and basketball. The…
April 2025, Features
Word of the Month: Parsimonious
David Zapatka While at dinner with friends following a sectional bridge tournament in Fountain Hills, a friend, Susan, described herself as a parsimonious person despite the new $2,000 purse she was showing us. Parsimonious—par·si·mo·ni·ous adjective 1. exhibiting or marked by parsimony; frugal to the point of stinginess 2. sparing, restrained Parsimony—par·si·mo·ny noun 1a. the quality…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Agave Quilters Guild
Shannon Lanning Our March 5 meeting was a remarkably busy one with a speaker, an anniversary celebration, a business meeting, an abundance of Show and Tell, and plenty of camaraderie. First up was our speaker Madonna Baker, owner of Mad B’s Quilt and Sew in Mesa (an authorized BERNINA dealer). The shop offers longarm quilting,…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Savvy Travelers Club to Meet April 9
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us for a special presentation by Princess Cruises on the launch of their new ship. Our Arizona director of sales will also discuss the benefits of the new Sanctuary Stateroom category now offered on the new ships. No dues, just lots of information, travel, and tips. The meeting is on Wednesday, April…
April 2025, Generals
The Phoenix Area Sjögren’s Walk Is Coming to Your House April 5
Maria Davis I have been a Sjögren’s (SHOW-grins) patient since 2004. I am particularly excited about this year’s event, since people can participate from the comfort of their own home. You can join in an educational Zoom meeting and/or go out and walk right in your own neighborhood (details below). What is Sjogren’s? Sjögren’s is…
April 2025, Sports
New IMGA Publicity Chair
Bruce McCorkle Rich Staszewski has graciously agreed to assume the role of IMGA publicity chair. Rich grew up in the thriving metropolis of Maynard, Mass., which is 24 miles west of Boston. After a college baseball career as a pitcher, he climbed the corporate ladder, ultimately becoming VP of Sales for an electronics company. Living…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
50+Fit with Julie
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Republican Club April 9 Meeting
Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “The Future of Arizona Energy and Water,” with speaker Tyler Bowyer, at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. The public is invited. Please bring…
Generals, April 2025
Are You Familiar with the Living Well with Hearing Loss Community Program at ASU?
Join the HLAA East Valley Chapter on Thursday, April 10, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, Ariz., when we welcome Dr. Aparna Rao and Dr. Kate Tillery, both of the College of Health Solutions at ASU. Living Well with Hearing Loss means staying connected…