Janet Cook Knowing current bathroom remodeling design trends can help you create a look that can stay current for many years. It also can help with decisions of elements you want to make sure are included in yours! The 2023 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends study surveyed over 1,900 homeowners who are actively planning, working on,…
November 2023, Generals
Thanksgiving Safety: How to Avoid Scams in November
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As November rolls in, families across the country prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, a time for expressing gratitude and sharing moments of togetherness. Unfortunately, it’s also a season when scams tend to be on the rise. Scammers are skilled at exploiting the holiday spirit, preying on people’s emotions and generosity.…
Generals, November 2023
Sun Lakes Posse Awarded East Patrol Posse Group of the Year
Bill Shedd, Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse was recognized by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office as the East Patrol Posse Group of the Year for 2022. The Posse, formed in 1987, was recognized for its involvement in the Law Enforcement and First Responder Open House, American Red Cross Blood Drives (five…
Sports, November 2023
OLGA Results
Kathy Burns Criss Cross was the Play of the Day (POD) on Sept. 12. This game can be a little complicated, but Mary Perry came out the winner in Flight 1, followed by Susan La Salvia, Dang Teater, and Sue Pederson. In Flight 2 the winner was Dari Akin, followed by Pat Schepp and Terry…
Generals, November 2023
Getting Through Grief During the Holidays
Pastor Judy Claycomb The holidays can be challenging, especially when one is grieving a loss. During the months of November and December, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) will offer a safe place for sharing, support, and learning how to navigate the challenges of holiday traditions, plans, and memories faced by people who are grieving.…
Generals, November 2023
Sun Lakes Chorale
Yvonne Orlich People don’t sing because they are happy. People are happy because they are singing. This is certainly true of the singers with the Sun Lakes Chorale. When we meet weekly to rehearse, the air is electric with lightheartedness, happiness, and camaraderie. It is the place where we can set our trials and tribulations…
Sports, November 2023
IronOaks Ladies Pool League—This Is the Month to Join
Judy Wolthausen Our ladies pool league has been going strong for over 20 years. Like every other club and activity in the area, most clubs lost as much as 50% of their membership. We had no COVID-19 deaths, but several endured deaths of their spouses or other family or needed to move near family. One…
Sports, November 2023
Softball Player Profile: Dan Ziccarelli
Larry Wolfe This guy makes the Energizer Bunny look like Eeyore! To say that Dan Ziccarelli is full of energy is an understatement! A native of the North Side of Chicago, Dan graduated from Buffalo Grove High where he played several sports for the Bisons prior to being injured and then becoming the trainer for…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Julie’s Fitness Classes
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. 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…
Features, November 2023
The Age Old Dilemma: Mental Fitness vs. Aging Argument
Linda H. Cools How old is too old to be in public service? That question has recently been a current topic in the news. The national media chatter has become obsessed with the question of age versus mental fitness and the ability to serve. Or should the question be, do you have the mental fitness…