Steve Foss It didn’t occur in this or the last millennium! The first flash mob ever recorded in history happened in Bethlehem, about five and a half miles south of Jerusalem. The town is called Bethlehem, and it is still there today, about five and a half miles south of Jerusalem. Bethlehem was known for…
Sports, December 2023
Summer Tennis Ends at Cottonwood Tennis Club
Jerry Higgins The Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) opens its regular 2023-24 tennis season with its annual Rainbow Classic. CTC tennis players are ranked by color: Red (4.0), Green (3.5), and Blue (3.0), and in the Rainbow Classic, players are intermixed on teams, allowing the various rated players to play with and against the other rated…
December 2023, Generals
Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information: Medicare Open Enrollment Is Here! October 15 through December 7
Think about any changes to your coverage you might want to make. Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Area Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part…
Features, December 2023
Join the Rotary Club at Its Books for Children Fundraiser
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) is holding a fundraiser to support its Dolly Parton Imagination Library project. On Monday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant located at 4210 S. Arizona Avenue in Chandler will donate 15% of the proceeds (dine-in or take-out)…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Garden Club
Starla Kramer The Garden Club’s annual Holiday Party for members only is scheduled for Dec. 5. This year, it’s a catered Hawaiian Holiday Party. Members will enjoy a patio party overlooking the beautiful Ironwood golf course at Grill on the Green. The event includes a buffet, games, and professional entertainment. The holiday festivities replace the…
December 2023, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Card Makers Plan Annual Christmas Luncheon
The luncheon will be held on Dec. 20 at 11:30 a.m. The location will be determined at our November meeting. As with past years, there will be a gift exchange of five of our best and most unique handmade cards presented in a hand-decorated gift bag. Our recent sale in Sun Lakes Phase 1, hosted…
December 2023, Religion
Gratitude
Pastor Marvin Arnpriester Gratitude has been called “the memory of the heart.” Gratitude is both a subject and an object. What we are thankful for is the subject of our gratitude. The one to whom we are grateful is the object of our gratitude. Dr. William L. Stidger, a gifted writer and speaker, was discussing…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Scandinavians Love Christmas
Good Jul! Friends and family will celebrate with the Scandinavian Club of the Southeast Valley on Dec. 17 in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the social hour with our appetizer smorgasbord of herring, sausage, and cheese and crackers. At 5 p.m. a delicious dinner of Cordon Bleu…
December 2023, Generals
Want to Sell Your Art at Art at the Lakes?
Diane Hitt The 2024 Art at the Lakes annual show is on March 2, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of March 9, 2024. Last year, we had an amazing turnout of people enjoying art, and our artists said the sales were great. We had great music, a big raffle,…