John Yu Well, many of us will be looking for ways to get back to our pre-Thanksgiving weight at the end of the month. So why not dance off the pounds? Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Venue presents “Dance Off the Turkey” at the San Tan Ballroom (25630 S. Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248) on…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
It’s Hiking Season!
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club November marks the start of the Sun Lakes Hiking Club 2023-24 hiking season and, hopefully, much-needed cooler weather! Our first event is a Welcome Back picnic for returning hiking club members and is open to anyone else living in Sun Lakes or SunBird who is interested in learning more…
November 2023, Features
Jacquie’s Corner: Veterans Day and My Contribution
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt The year was 1972 when I moved from New Jersey to Northern Virginia. My first apartment was in Arlington, close to Fort Myer Army Base. Each morning I woke with the sounds of Reveille and in the evening the beautiful bugle sounds of “Taps.” I followed my senses and interest in the…
November 2023, Generals
34th Annual Arizona Classic Jazz Festival
Helen Daley The 34th Annual Arizona Classic Jazz Festival is happening Nov. 2 to Nov. 5 at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort in downtown Chandler. Badges are available at the door: All Event $140, Thursday $25, Friday $55, Saturday $65, Sunday $50. The music starts at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and ends at 5:10 p.m.…
November 2023, Features
Sun Lakes Resident Publishes New Book, ‘It Started with a Kiss’
Sandra Givens Sandra Givens, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her new book, It Started with a Kiss, available on Amazon as a paperback or in the Kindle format. This book is about a young woman’s desire to find true love and happiness. Abandoned by her longtime friend for a girls’ trip, Julia…
November 2023, Generals
Back by Popular Demand
Vocalist Jesse Washington will present his Fifth Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vocal Musicale Concert on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. The 2023 event will feature Jesse, along with his special guest Sam Rogers, “The Blues Man.” The Musicale will include gospel, contemporary gospel, classical, blues, R&B, showtunes, and patriotic songs for your entertainment pleasure. Jesse has…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
Aerial Refueling Boom Operator to Address Aero Club Gathering
Gary Vacin A U.S. Air Force retiree who spent 12 years as an aircraft refueling operator will be the guest speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club’s Nov. 27 gathering. The group will meet at a new location, the Lecture Hall at the Cottonwood Country Club, and a new time, the fourth Monday, November through April.…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
JWV Speaker Describes How Veterans Can Access a Myriad of Free Services
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 will welcome Dana West, Central Arizona Outreach Coordinator for the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS), as its Sunday, Nov. 19, featured speaker. The meeting takes place in the Poolside building at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes. A Meet & Greet…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
Apple Club News
Following our October class, which covered Apple’s fall introduction of New Tools and Features, on Monday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m., we will hold class on all the new features of the recent iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 software release. It is available on iPhone XR/XS and later. New features include Live Voicemail, Name Drop…
November 2023, Features
Essential Oils for Natural Hair Care
JoAnne Gaudioso Care for your hair—without chemicals. All-natural essential oils are just as effective in adding thickness and beauty to your hair. Whether you’re losing hair, have bald spots, or have a receding hairline, try one of these top essential oils for hair growth: rosemary, ylang ylang, and frankincense. All three of these essential oils…