Colored pencil lessons will be taught this fall. Colored pencils are very versatile. They can be used from quick sketching to more complicated burnishing techniques; from cartooning to beautiful portraiture. And they come in a wide range of colors and types. Susan Plouzek is instructing colored pencil again this year. Her class is highly sought…
Patrice Reis “We’re so proud to introduce you to our wonderful new director, Dr. Adam Thomè,” advises Chordaires Show Chorus President Patti Entwistle, “We couldn’t be happier he accepted the job!” What led to this acceptance? “When I went to the group interview, everyone was so happy,” says Adam, “I could see their love for…
Sandi Bargioni and Judy Gahide On Saturday, October 25 from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., we will be holding our sixth annual Halloween Pet Parade. Once again, our location will be Lake Diamond in Oakwood, as it offers a fun morning in a beautiful setting. This event is open to all Sun Lakes residents, their families and…
Betty Peer One of the programs of the VFW Auxiliary is Veteran’s and Family Support. In partnership with our VFW Post 8053, the Auxiliary has adopted National Guard Unit 3666. Recently, one of the members of that unit was killed in an auto accident. The Post and Auxiliary donated $300 to purchase books and educational…
After a five year hiatus, former Desert Navy Club members will explore reorganizing the club at a meeting and luncheon on Friday, November 21 at SunBird Golf Resort in Chandler to be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Lakeview Room; the meeting will be followed by lunch in SunBird’s Horizon Room Restaurant. Club spokesman David…
Free beginning bridge If you have had beginning bridge lessons over at the Oakwood clubhouse and would like to review while playing social bridge on Wednesdays and/or Fridays from 1:00-4:00 p.m., please e–mail Stephanie at stephaniehemberg@wbhsi.net and leave a phone number so I can call you. Couples and singles welcome! Please, non–smokers only! Gordon Markham…
Sun Lakes’ resident Hans Naumann announced that scholarship awards from the Arizona Lutheran Scholarship Organization (ALSO) have reached $1,681,000. Awards for the 2013/2014 period reached a record $206,000 which was 14 percent above the previous year. Naumann stated, “We are grateful to the many contributors who have helped us distribute almost $1.7 million in scholarships…
Mary Scala My dear friends in PAL: I have to tell you that the Board of Directors has issued a demand – that’s right, you heard it – a demand that I be more businesslike. You have to let the members and non-members know in a more businesslike manner about the Opera, Coffee Classics and…
Vicki Deken The Arizona Wind Symphony (AWS) announces an exciting line up of concerts for its upcoming 2014-2015 season. Now in its 15th year, AWS entertains Tempe and surrounding communities with an enjoyable variety of music in the beautiful Tempe Center for the Arts. Under the baton of William J. Richardson, the Arizona Wind Symphony…
Lesly Holness Hi everyone! How was your summer? I am getting ready to drive down there the end of October and plan to start my first class on Monday, November 3. I have some new songs and great routines to show you! I have really missed you and can’t wait to get started. If you…