Roman Martin We are back! Chandler Elks Lodge #2429 is readying the 2019 project to place wreaths on all 2,700 veterans’ graves in Valley of the Sun Cemetery in Chandler. If you have sponsored a wreath previously, thank you. We place the wreaths in order to Honor, Teach and Remember each and every veteran…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Cheers Singles wear red, white and blue
Ann Kisner It has been a busy time for all the Cheers members who have been here during the hot days of summer. We have been able to celebrate the many patriotic days – Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. Members wore Red, White and Blue as well as the Stars…
Sports, August 2019
MOGA news and announcements
Wayne Karp, Men’s Oakwood Golf Association Coming in 2020, the golf world will have one international handicap system. The World Handicap System will go into effect in 2020. It will make all handicaps around the world on the same level. Golf Genius, the software we use for events, has created a white paper to…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Other Card Results
Cottonwood Pinochle Join us for Pinochle every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Clubhouse, A-7 Painting Room. 6/05. Women: 1st Jackie Baker 824, 2nd Lillian Look 743, 3rd Marlene Hinkle 630; Men: 1st Dave Smits 840, 2nd Konrad Spicker 731, 3rd Ken Reidenbach 715 6/12. Women: 1st Arlene Burkhardt 727, 2nd Ellie Ewish…
Generals, August 2019
Where were you when…
Barbara Marriott, a SaddleBrooke author If you’re over 50, you are a walking encyclopedia of historic events. Author Barbara Marriott wants to publish your personal memories and remembrances of historical events during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries in a book titled Where Were You When. So much has happened, and so quickly in the…
Generals, August 2019
We hear you: Walk with a Doc returns in November
Sue Schwartz This summer, several of us decided we needed to focus on our walking clubs’ future by helping you and our organization unlock our potential. This became more than filling a calendar with dates, docs and conversations. We developed the theme “Believe in Better.” Think about that for a few minutes. What does…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
IronOaks Breakers Pool League board member announcement
Larry Stadler We are pleased and proud to announce that Rene Lamy has graciously accepted an appointment to the Breakers Board of Directors as secretary. Rene is a Massachusetts native and Arizona resident for 43 years. He and his wife Aline moved to Sun Lakes Oakwood in 2004. Rene joined the Breakers Pool League over…
Generals, August 2019
SLCT to hold welcome back social August 28
Mary Vandergriff, Programs/Education Director We are excited to be starting a new season of shows, classes and programs! This social event will provide information on these and will be a great opportunity to learn about our organization. Anyone interested in theatre, whether it’s acting, directing, set building or a number of other roles, we…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
P.E.O. STAR scholarship awarded for 2019-2020
The prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship, for the 2019-2020 academic year, was presented to Savannah Morales, a senior at Queen Creek High School. Savannah Morales is the daughter of Lisa Morales and was recommended for this scholarship by Chapter CP of Chandler, Arizona. Morales has been accepted and will attend Arizona State University where she has…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Animal portraits by OAL artists
Joyce Weary On May 3, 2019, eight Oakwood Artists League (OAL) members attended a workshop with professional acrylic artist Bruce Marion. Our topic was Animal Portraiture. In the all-day workshop, we each created amazing animal portraits. Some worked on pets, while others chose wild animals. If you are interested in joining an art group and…