Penny Petersen The “Rainbow” was certainly colorful as players wore their brightest reds, yellows, blues, and greens. Unlike other events, the “Rainbow” players do not pick their own partners. You just sign up, and the managers of the event assign partners. One of the objectives is to match people with someone they don’t normally play…
December 2019
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook This day and age, it is more common for family and friends to be scattered across the map. People move to pursue higher education, jobs, even for a location preference like our Arizona winter weather! Whether one has elderly parents you’d like to keep a closer eye on, or adult kids and grandkids…
December 2019
Word of the Month: Shungite-fullerenes
David Zapatka Shungite-fullerenes: a unique combination of carbon and silicate minerals found in an ancient deposit in Karelia, Russia. Friend and fellow wisdom seeker book club member, Sandria (Joy) Valente, gave me a special gift recently—a shungite-fullerenes rock. I had never heard of these before. Joy explained shungite-fullerenes rocks have special properties and are called…
December 2019
SLCC pinochle – edited
SLCC Pinochle Join us for Pinochle cards every Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Friendship Room of Sun Lakes Country Club. 10/04. Women: 1st Bunny Sullivan 754, 2nd Betty Echgelmeier 733, 3rd Marlene Hinkle 696; Men: 1st Konrad Spicker 872, 2nd Dennis Mulcahy 870, 3rd Harry Smelser 780 10/11. Women: 1st Sue Stevenson 810, 2nd…
December 2019
Sweetie
Ruby Regina Witcraft I can’t imagine, in my wildest imaginings, what has happened between childhood and aged but everyone is calling me “Sweetie” nowadays. As a child, it used to be “Rusty” because I was so tan and “Rhubarb” because I loved the stuff; and would often be seen chewing on a spear of the…
December 2019
Trips and Tours
Sue Arko For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com. Zoo Lights and Dinner at Organ Stop December 9, 2019 Price: $99 per person Phoenix Zoo’s holiday light spectacular will make your season sparkle! Includes dinner at Organ Stop. California Holiday Spectacular December 10-13, 2019 Price: $850…
December 2019
Making the most of the most wonderful time of the year – John 10:10
Pastor Mitch McDonald In 1963, Edward Pola and George Wyle wrote what many believe to be the most festive holiday song of all time. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year, there will be much mistletoe-ing and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.”…
December 2019
Wreaths Across America
Roman Martin The winter visitor season is upon us, and our Chamber of Commerce weather has returned to remind us that it is time to Remember, Honor and Teach. Yes, we are remembering our 2,740 veterans who have died and are interred at Valley of the Sun Cemetery on Chandler Heights Road. All of these persons…
December 2019
Sun Lakes Aero Club to hear from aero medical examiner
Gary Vacin A former flight physician who experienced more than 5,000 flights, many as a first responder at aircraft accidents, will be guest speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering Monday, Dec. 16, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The event begins with coffee and camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by the…
December 2019
IronOaks Breakers Pool League annual party
Larry Stadler Our Breakers Pool League held its annual party on Sunday, Nov. 10, at Oakwood’s Poolside Café. Seventy-four members and spouses/significant others attended the event. Based upon member comments, the food catered by Stone & Barrel was excellent! The party began with a salute and standing ovation for our veterans. The annual party welcomes…