Susan Reynhout Keeping healthy is a worthwhile goal at any age. As you get older, it can get trickier. You might not be burning calories like you did when you were younger, but you can still become healthier. The golden rules still apply: Burn more calories than you eat or drink. Eat more veggies, whole…
Generals, October 2019
New Adventures in Learning: Fall Semester begins for New Adventures
Catherine Hammond Fall Semester for New Adventures in Learning, a lifelong-learning program affiliated with Chandler-Gilbert Community College, began on September 30 and will continue until December 13, 2019. Classes and events include lectures, roundtable discussion groups, a computer class, field trips, and a special event. The lecture classes introduce a wide range of topics. Here…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Shalom Hadassah Highlights!
Doris Codkind, Publicity Brought back by popular demand — our potluck lunch! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon on October 15 at noon for a potluck lunch at the home of Barbara Silverman (you will get the address and directions when you make a reservation). This was a great event last year and enjoyed by all…
Generals, October 2019
Why take an art class?
Jean Anderson There are several reasons to sign up for classes. You learn something new to keep your brain going, it’s social, and it’s a great way to make friends. We all yearn to be creative, and it will make you happier when you do something creative. Most people come because they know they won’t…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Singles Dinner Club update
Come one, come all to the Wednesday evening club for singles. We meet every week at 5 p.m. at the Palo Verde dining room for a sumptuous dinner and wonderful conversation with others in the same place in their lives. If Wednesday isn’t good for you, we also have a table for singles on Friday…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Sun Lakes Rotary speaker for October
Maureen Alger The Sun Lakes Rotary has a variety of interesting speakers each week! During the month of October, our District Governor David Simmer will be speaking at the evening meeting of Tuesday, October 22. David Simmer, JD, MSA, CPA, grew up in Nebraska before heading east for his formal education. He followed a bachelor’s…
Generals, October 2019
Crystal Awards nominations
Crystal Awards are presented each year to honor individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service and contributions to the betterment of the Sun Lakes Community. Nomination forms are available at all Sun Lakes clubhouses or online at Sunlakescountryclub.com, IronOaksAZ.com, or CottonwoodPaloVerde.com. Nominate a friend, neighbor, or acquaintance whose volunteer service has helped make our community a…
Generals, October 2019
Wreaths Across America
Roman Martin When this appears in print, we will only have about two months to obtain a sponsorship for the wreaths that will be placed on the gravesites of veterans of the uniformed services of the United States. Shipping times for the fresh balsam wreaths from Northern Maine to Valley of the Sun Cemetery in…
Generals, October 2019
Unit Happenings
Unit 11 Happenings Dorothy Thurman, Unit 11 Secretary/Treasurer The Unit 11 Board of Directors will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, October 16, at 4 p.m. in the Ceramics Room (A-8) of the Cottonwood clubhouse. All Unit 11 homeowners are invited and encouraged to attend. The next Unit 11 Ladies Coffee will be on…
Generals, October 2019
Crystal Cards announces $30,000 donated
Bobbie Reed Just three and half years after its startup, The Crystal Card Project has raised over $30,000 for charity. This is nearly double the goal of $5,000 per year set in March of 2016 when the project was first conceived. The monies raised are donated to My Sister’s Place, a Chandler shelter providing support…