The Board of Directors of Sun Lakes Women’s Association receiving the Thanks 4 Giving Award; pictured left to right are Charlotte Newberry, Corresponding Secretary; Ann Richards, Treasurer; Carole Elliott, Secretary; Marge Shipe, Vice President; and Sharon Horton, President.
Sports, December 2014
Oakwood 18 Hole Couples Golf League
The 2014-2015 season began November 14 with a Four-Ball Scramble format. On November 28 the format was a Four-Ball Two-Low Net format. Winners will be listed in the January edition of the Splash. Events are played on selected Fridays followed by lunch or dinner. Teams consist of two people. Both team members must have a…
Generals, December 2014
Chandler Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
Alan Wilkie The annual Holiday Concert by the Chandler Symphony Orchestra is on Sunday, December 7 at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church on Riggs Road. Tickets can be purchased for $10 at the church business office.
Generals, December 2014
PAL News
Mary Scala Ho! Ho! Ho! Here comes the jolly man in his red suit. Have all the jolly friends in PAL been good? Have you come with us to some performances? Have you paid your dues? It is only $10 a single or $15 a couple. Once you are a member you can hop on…
Features, December 2014
Spotlight on Advertiser – The Charles Company
Charles Insurance Alice M. Schroeder, President The Charles Company participated in the annual Christmas Blanket Drive for Soldiers. Blankets will be donated to “Packages from Home” who will mail them to our troops. This year the blankets will go to our troops in the mountains of Afghanistan or to other high elevations where temperatures at…
Sports, December 2014
Chase chills away with cozy crafts
(Family Features) Let the blustery winds blow while you stay warm inside and while away the wintry hours with cozy crafts that keep you warm. Start by updating your favorite reading chair or couch with comfy new pillows that invite you to grab a blanket and burrow in tight. Easy Envelope Pillow Covers, a project from…
Religion, December 2014
The gifts of Christmas
Pastor Ron Burcham, Risen Savior Lutheran Church Have you ever given much thought to the different kinds of gifts you give each year? There are the obligatory gifts. These are the gifts that you should just “give them something.” Maybe it is the gift for someone at work, a service provider, or the nice couple…
Religion, December 2014
Shalom Chapter of Hadassah
It is once again time for our annual shopping marathon on Tuesday, December 9. We are excited to have added additional stores at San Tan Village in Gilbert. As further incentive, a 10 percent cash back will be given to our Chapter on all sales by Chico’s, Soma and White House Black Market. You can…
Features, December 2014
Word of the Month – December 2014
David Zapatka The October Word of the Month article highlighting the difference between the words “historic” and “historical” sparked this question from reader Marilyn Conner. “What is the difference between ‘illegal’ and ‘unlawful’?” According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary the word illegal means not “allowed by law; not legal.” The word unlawful means “not lawful; illegal.”…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Men’s Club Food Drive
During the High Holidays, the Men’s Club organized its annual Food Drive campaign as partner of United Food Bank in the fight against hunger in our communities. I am delighted to announce that with the help of our congregation we collected 819 pounds of food which will be distributed through charitable United Food Bank partners…