Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate Spanish speakers to…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
DAR Honors Madonna of the Trail Statue in Springerville
Melinda Eshpeter Statewide members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met in Springerville, Ariz., on Sept. 30 to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the unveiling of the Madonna of the Trail statue. From 1928 to 1929, the DAR commissioned 12 Madonna statues to be erected along the National Old Trails Road from Maryland…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
Parkinson’s Classes
Fun and informative classes for Parkinson’s patients in boxing, balance, and strength are available at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon. You must be a Sun Lakes resident to attend. Information classes for patients and caregivers are on the third Thursday of the month from…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Gone Fishing
Gary Mentz You can have all the latest fishing equipment, which costs you hundreds of dollars. But you still need to have the right bait with the right presentation. Fish have a clear idea of what’s worth nibbling, biting, or striking. If you want to catch fish, you must get the bait right; it’s that…
November 2023, Generals
Please Come Support the SunBird Lions Club Fundraisers
Arlene Block The SunBird Lions Club is having the following fundraisers: Thursday, Nov. 16, from 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Barro’s Pizza, 950 Riggs Road, Chandler. A percentage of the sales will be donated to our Lions Club. Thursday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant, 4210 S. Arizona…
Features, November 2023
The Remodeling Corner
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.…
November 2023, Generals
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…
November 2023, Sports
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.…