Ann Kisner The Birthday Party on Sunday, Sept. 29, was a huge success, as usual. Marjean does a wonderful job of planning this event. We celebrate those who had a birthday in the months of July, August, and September. We celebrate every three months. Dinner is always delicious. After dinner, we have some kind of entertainment, like…
Esther Spear The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will meet on Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Chapel House at 1 p.m. The entertaining speaker will be Eleanor Gobrect, a retired university professor, traveler, and musician. She will share her stories of her travels with humor and wisdom. Mark your calendars for our annual Card Party supporting…
Tenor saxophonist Jermaine Lockhart has performed gospel music, jazz, straight-ahead, and rhythm and blues. His versatility has won respect from jazz lovers in many areas. He has shared the stage with Gospel artist Isreal Houghten, James Moody, David Garfield, and several local artists in Cleveland, Detroit, and Phoenix area. He has opened for Earl Klugh, The…
Bernard G. Boston Bernard G. Boston, 96, of Sun Lakes, passed away peacefully on Sept. 12, 2019. Bernie, as he was known to his many friends, was born on May 12, 1923, in Taylorville, Illinois. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a master’s degree from UCLA. Bernie had a 25-year career in the…
Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System)…
Gary Vacin Jersey Mike’s “Just for Fun” billiards event went over so well last year that it’s set for a return, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5. “We were very well pleased with the turnout last year and are looking forward to another successful season,” Jersey Mike said. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon every…
Helen Daley If you don’t have Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2019, reserved for the Arizona Classic Jazz Festival, you will be missing out on a world-class event. The festival offers a wide range of music sure to please most musical preferences. All the music is danceable, and the festival offers professional dance floors. ACJS/F is a…
Harry Huckemeyer With Halloween behind us and all that went on throughout the month of October, we are just starting to get rolling. We are fortunate that as the weather starts to lighten up, our area becomes one of the wonderful places to be at this time of the year. Thanksgiving weekend is rapidly approaching…
Doris Codkind, Publicity We are really getting into high gear with a great variety of programs. November is an exciting month, and on Nov. 2 at 4 p.m., we’ll see the fabulous performance of Hello Dolly at the Hale Theater. To make a reservation, send a check made out to Shalom Hadassah for $33.00 pp to Marcia…
Yvonne Orlich For some residents of Arizona, this writer included, getting into the holiday spirit here in the middle of the desert can be challenging. Where is the snow and cold, crisp air to go along with the Christmas music and the décor? It is not always easy to adjust to open doors and windows…