Kwong Young I grew up on the East Coast in PA. No, not in Pennsylvania, but in Manhattan, N.Y. (Park Avenue). No, I wasn’t rich! Fortunately, my parents had the means, but I didn’t have a single nickel to my name. Living in the urban jungle near the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, I was amazed at…
Clubs & Classes, October 2024
Stop! Don’t Answer That Call!
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Unsolicited contact, whether through phone calls, emails, or text messages, is often the first step in many scams. Scammers rely on surprise and deception, making unsolicited contact a powerful tool to catch their intended targets off guard. Understanding this tactic is crucial for protecting oneself against various fraudulent schemes.…
Sports, October 2024
Niners August Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity August brings the dog days of summer. The Romans called August venerable, noble, and majestic. The Romans never played August golf in Arizona where we call it steamy, sticky, and sweaty. Sad News: Having been a Niner since 1999, I was lucky to have met and played golf with a few of…
Generals, October 2024
SLCT Giving Away Good Stuff at HOA Community Days
Look for the colorful costumes of Children’s Theatre cast members, some of The ImproVables folks, and Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) T-shirt wearers to find SLCT’s table, and enter to win a variety of fun prizes! Tickets to productions, gift cards, a beautifully crafted centerpiece for your holiday décor, and more will be raffled off,…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group – October 2024
Book or Movie First? Barbara Schwartz This is a very important question for all of us. Which is better to do: read a book or watch the movie made from the book? First case in point: I recently read a very interesting and somewhat captivating book called Lessons in Chemistry. It was easy reading and…
October 2024, Generals
Parli Italiano?
Nora Jones Would you like to speak Italian and meet others who enjoy speaking it? Whether you are a native speaker or someone who wants to brush up on your Italian, come join us for friendly conversation. We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5:30 p.m. from October through May at the Cottonwood Country…
October 2024, Sports
Respect Life Ministry Starts Meeting October 3
St. Steven’s Catholic Church Respect Life Ministry will start meeting again on Thursday, Oct. 3, immediately following the 8 a.m. Mass in the Great Hall. Guest speaker Genny Jones will be attending. Genny is the Respect Life coordinator at St. Anne Catholic Church in Gilbert, Ariz. She is also a Senior Honorary Member of Arizona…
October 2024, Sports
Oakwood 18-Hole Couples Golf League
Robin Thomas Oakwood 18-Hole Couples Golf League is a group of members who enjoy playing golf and socializing over a meal. We play on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from November through April. The complete schedule of games, dates, and menus will be published on our website at www.oakwoodcouplesgolf.com. We also keep…
October 2024, Generals
Ed Robson Library October Events
Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. October Events: Registration is required, and space…
October 2024, Generals
Want to Recycle Electronics?
Come to the recycling event, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes in partnership with AZ StRUT, on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 8 a.m. to noon. Sorry, no early drop-offs. Drop off computers, laptops and accessories, iPads, cell phones, flat-panel TVs and monitors, printers, cables, power supplies, DVD players, VCR players, and calculators in…