Linda Smart and Sarah Lythgoe Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator. The class fee is $10 and includes everything you need except adhesive. Bring yours or purchase during class. Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one…
June 2024, Religion
Ponderings from a Pastor
Rev. Steve Foss, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Famed writer from the early 20th century, Jack London, once remarked he’d rather be ashes than dust; he’d rather his spark go out in a burning flame than be stifled by dry rot; he’d rather be a splendid meteor blazing across the sky than a frozen, dark…
Sports, June 2024
Relishing Pickleball: Evaluate Your Game and Improve
David Zapatka Evaluate: * Watch your opponents during pregame warmups to discover weaknesses and tendencies. Be sure you notice if they are right-handed or left-handed. * Be patient. Take your time. Learn to dink the ball cross court and straight ahead. * Play soft. Hit the ball hard only when you have proper timing and…
Clubs & Classes, June 2024
Desert Artists Club Welcomes Summer
Sue Sindelar Ahh, June is summertime in the desert—a time to enjoy our indoor activities, be grateful that we don’t have to shovel any snow, and can look outside and appreciate the sunshine that brightens our days and gives us our beautiful, flowering trees and shrubs. But wait! We don’t want to be stuck inside…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Science and Technology
Karen Vollis Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool…
June 2024, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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June 2024, Sports
SLMGA Banquet
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Hello Apple Device Users
Next, we will be presenting Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. It premieres on June 10, but we will be showcasing it to our club in October. Watch for the date in the summer issues of the Splash. Summer is upon us. Keep trying new things with your devices. Jot down questions you seek answers to and…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Bocce Completes Season with Banquet and Winners
John Terranova, President The bocce season concluded, with the final games being played on March 17. However, March was full of bocce ball activity, with our second tournament, held on the 14th, and our final Awards Banquet on the 24th. The tournament was highly competitive with 32 members, eight random teams, signing up to play,…
Sports, June 2024
IronOaks Breakers Pool League
Tera Crisalida, Breakers Board Secretary On April 17 the IronOaks Breakers Pool League completed the spring 8-Ball tournament. Finalists Gene “Terminator” Granquist and Don “Smoothie” Lewis competed for the championship. After a tough battle, Don won with a score of 5-3. Congratulations to both players who worked their way to the finals. The tournaments are…