Pauline Lee Monsoon season brings much-needed moisture to our Arizona deserts. Yet when rain falls on the roof or impervious paved ground, 80-95 percent of the water is lost as runoff flow, diverting a precious resource. Fortunately at Sun Lakes, our developers designed the roadside drainage so that our runoff feeds into our lakes where…
Features, August 2014
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook According to Houzz.com, what are the top four reasons for doing a Kitchen Remodeling Fairfax VA project? To improve look and feel (79 percent) The majority of people are motivated to remodel their kitchen to impact the day to day living of this most often used room. They want to improve the overall…
Features, August 2014
The Wine Life
Food and wine—the perfect pairing Andrew McCreery CS, CSW, d’Vine Gourmet Friends arriving, table set, glasses polished and in order, food prepared and candles lit, everything thing ready for the perfect dinner party. Yet doubt still remains, will the Halter Ranch Paso Robles Cabernet go with the Southwest Stroganoff? One of the true innovators and…
Features, August 2014
Oakwood author to speak on his latest book
Fred J. Martin Jr. Oakwood author Fred Martin’s book, Abraham Lincoln’s Path to Reelection in 1864: Our Greatest Victory, allows the reader to grasp the importance of that election – as this year we celebrate its 150th anniversary. Martin will speak about the book on August 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Bradford Room at…
Features, August 2014
In Passing – August 2014
Arthur L. Banner Arthur L. Banner, age 83, of Brockport, New York, passed away after a long illness. He is survived by four children, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and his love of 10 years, Patty. Funeral services and internment were held in Brockport, New York on July 8, 2014. He was so loved and…
Features, August 2014
Writing: Divided loyalties
Brian Curry I like sports. Football, baseball top the list, but I admit to as much World Cup fever (at least while the USA was in it) as the next guy. But being a sports fan here in Arizona, especially in a community where most of us are transplants from somewhere else, poses certain challenges.…
Clubs & Classes, August 2014
Fine dining with Cheers Singles
Ron Leimer, Publicity Cheers dined at Chop on Tuesday, June 24 for the monthly event dinner event; 14 members enjoyed the companionship and of course the fine meal that was prepared for us by a very efficient staff. If you haven’t gone I recommend it for an evening out for a fine meal! Laurie Starr…
Clubs & Classes, August 2014
Come join the Chess Club
Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Oakwood Clubhouse Greenbriar C Room. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees. For…
Clubs & Classes, August 2014
Free Mah Jongg lessons
If interested please e–mail Stephanie Hemberg at stephaniehemberg@wbhsi.net and leave a phone number so I am able to call and talk with you. You must be available to play Mah Jongg on the second and third Mondays of the month, October through May. We play from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Please, non–smokers only!
Clubs & Classes, August 2014
Good news for Computer Booters
Good news! Computer Booters of Sun Lakes, your local computer club, welcomes our neighbors to join us. We offer a monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of the month (September through May) at 7:00 p.m., meeting at the Sun Lakes Country Club in the Navajo Room. We also offer a variety of computer classes. Please…