Sandra Whittenberg Each year the National VFW Sponsors the Voice of Democracy Scholarship program for high school students and the Patriot’s Pen Scholarship Program for junior high students. This year Sun Lakes VFW Post 8053 was delighted to receive more than 600 essays from students attending Chandler High, Hamilton High, Bogle Junior High and Chandler…
Dear Tammy and Cheri, As the holidays are upon us, so is the holiday travel. I am going to fly home to visit family, but dread the thought of extra airport fees for luggage. Do you have any tips to pack lighter for my holiday travel? Sincerely, Elizabeth Kramer, Sun Lakes, AZ Dear Elizabeth, There…
Enjoy art with a great group of art students and a inspired teacher. New ideas and materials will be introduced along with the basics. This is a relaxed loose watercolor class full of new ideas; we often finish a painting in each class. Beginners and experienced students will experience growth in their art; new students…
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes On Christmas Day 1939, King George VI of England gave a brief radio address to the nation. England was already at war with Germany and soon all of Europe would be plunged into the horror of global warfare. As the storm clouds gathered, the…
Double the fun at Sun Lakes Country Club Pro Shop Lounge on Saturday, December 13 from 7:00-? p.m.; then join us again on Saturday, December 27 from 7:00-? p.m. The lounge will be serving food. Mark your calendar for another fun evening of singing and dancing. If you have been to karaoke with Mr. B.…
Unit 19 Phyllis Stephens Unit 19’s monthly HOA meeting will be held on December 8 in the Phoenix Room at 6:00 p.m. Unit 19 townhome owners are encouraged to attend. Don’t forget to visit Unit 19’s website at www.slunit19hoa.info for current information regarding your community. Any questions regarding this meeting or website can be directed…
It’s always nice to get a present. It’s better to open up a present, early! Bill Lewis and Fred Giese are just thrilled to share their Arizona Camera Club Council gifts with the Sun Lakes Camera Club. Each received a first place in their respective categories for Yellowstone River in Monochrome – Open, Print and…
All Maricopa County Library District libraries will close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24 and all day Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. All branches will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 and all day Thursday, January 1 for the New Year’s holiday. Adults New Winter Reading Program Monday, December 1,…
A native of the Chicago area, Diana Perez began her career as a professional singer performing at the Gaslight Club at the O’Hare Hilton. She went on to perform at major hotel chains throughout the country doing convention shows with a musical score for a 16-piece orchestra. Moving in 1978 to the Phoenix area, Diana…
The African American Association of Sun Lakes will be hosting its annual Christmas Gala on Friday, December 12 at the Oakwood Country Club Ballroom, 24218 S. Oakwood Boulevard, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Performing at this year’s event will be Ms. Diana Lee. Diana Lee just released in August her debut jazz CD entitled Mentor, a…