Betty Peer Tom Whittenberg, Jr. Vice Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8053 today announced the kick-off of several scholarship competition programs of the VFW and its Auxiliary. 1. Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest is open to all students, including homeschooled students, in grades six through eight. Post winners will advance to District…
Clubs & Classes, September 2014
Pulaski Club meeting notice
Event Schedule: Sunday, September 7 – Meeting from 12:30-2:00 p.m.; music by the Varitones from 2:00-5:00 p.m.; free for veterans and first responders (show ID card) Admission: $7 members/$8 guests unless otherwise noted; doors open one hour before times listed Bands and times are subject to change – no BYOB please! Visit our website at…
Clubs & Classes, September 2014
Daily issues of hearing loss
Our hearing loss impacts us 24/7. Please join us for a discussion of the daily challenges we face with hearing loss. Come learn new communication strategies and share your successful solutions. HLAA Convention, June 2014, Austin, TX Arizona was well represented at this past HLAA convention. Two of our members will talk about their experiences…
Clubs & Classes, September 2014
New Horizons Writers Group – September 2014
Soldiers of the Queen The foam on the incoming tide bubbles crimson As it leaches the blood from the sand. The waves lap softly at the tangle of slaughtered flesh, Rocking blood-spattered corpses gently, and Like the arms of a mother for her child, Comforts, and croons a solitary song. Unleashed hair floats on The…
Sports, September 2014
SLCC Ladies 18 Holer results
Nancy Field 07/08. Fewest Putts – Flight 1: 1st Terri Mandt (28), 2nd (tie) Cheryl Reed and Marci Koppelmaa (31), 3rd (tie) Donna Smid and Shirley Brenner (32); Flight 2: 1st Kelly Dennis (29), 2nd Judi Kilgus (31), 3rd (tie) Donna Branscom and Nancy Field (32); Flight 3: 1st (tie) Bobbi Munter and Mary Mosby…
Clubs & Classes, September 2014
Bridge Results – September 2014
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Alan Behr The Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club games are now held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma School Road). Open games are held on Monday at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. There are no more Saturday afternoon games.…
Sports, September 2014
Cottonwood tennis players meet in Colorado Springs
Bernie Tighe Many of us have been going to this pizza place called Fargo’s for 40 years. We all gathered there one night in early August. We also play tennis here in Colorado Springs. It is a nice connection for us and it is always fun to talk Sun Lakes.
Sports, September 2014
Bocce Ball sign up and events
Irene D’Aloisio, Publicity Director It’s time to think about fall bocce ball which starts Sunday, November 2. The pre-season events include open houses in Cottonwood and Oakwood, as well as the Wine and Cheese party at Sisk Park. If you want to play, you’ll be able to sign up at any of these events. If…
Sports, September 2014
MOGA’s July news
Charley Akin MOGA is the Men’s Oakwood Golf Association whose weekly events are held on Thursdays. A variety of golf game formats provides the members with both individual and team challenges. July’s five Thursdays included an ABCD Three Best Nets on July 3, an Individual Low Net on July 10, an ABCD Rainbow on July…
Sports, September 2014
Oakwood Lady Niners’ Social Chair shines as artist, educator, athlete and traveler
Ann Rounthwaite The Oakwood Lady Niners play nine holes every Tuesday morning in a fun, supportive environment. Members often socialize over iced tea or a meal afterwards, so it’s a great way to meet people and newcomers are always welcome. Call Pattie Wigton at 480-895-7123 for information. OLNGA’s Social Chair, Sharon Gale, lives by the…