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Conservation Corner – November 2014

Purslane is one of the most nutritious greens on the planet.

Pauline Lee Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) should remind you of a weed we commonly see in the cracks on streets and sidewalks. This plant grows easily in poor soil. Its stem is round and smooth and trails the ground like a small vine. Young plants’ green stems turn reddish upon maturity. Their small, egg-shaped to oblong…

Sun Lakes Lady Putters news

Kathi Bobek, Lady Putter’s Secretary, is ready for opening day. Kathi was raised near Detroit working there before moving on to the Chicago area. Kathi moved to Cottonwood 17 years ago where she continued her career and retired in 2010. Soon after, she joined Lady Putters and is also an active volunteer and other club activities.

Susan Gottschalk The Sun Lakes Lady Putters have started the 2014-15 season, our 18th year. Plans are already under way for the Christmas luncheon scheduled for December 5 at the San Tan Ballroom in Cottonwood. Lunch choices are Vegetable Stir Fry with Chicken or Mediterranean Steak Salad. Raffle drawings will be held as our organization’s…

IronOaks Fly Fish Club meeting notice

George Abernathy Since my last article in the Splash myself and other club members have been fly-fishing over half a dozen times at a variety of fisheries in Arizona. We’ve hunted and landed trout at Willis Springs Lake, East Verde River and traveled as far as Canero Lake, which is located above Pine Top. Canero Lake…

Conversational Spanish anyone?

Jorge Aparicio Conversational Spanish anyone? Jorge Aparicio, a native speaker, teaches by using flash cards and repetition. Place: Cottonwood Home Owners Services Schedule: Tuesday, October 14 in Room A-2 Beginners 1: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Beginners 2: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16 in Room A-7 Intermediate class: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Advanced class: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fees: $45.00 for eight…

PVLGA news and views

Summer League visits Bear Creek Golf Course. Participating were Palo Verde, Ironwood and Sun Lakes Country Club.

Janet Baron, Publicity Chairman The prevailing weather conditions in Arizona contributed to the wretched heat and humidity we experienced during the month of August. Some of our fearless ladies found their way to Palo Verde golf course every Tuesday morning to indulge in their passion for the game. They were determined to ignore the existing…

Sun Lakes Garden Club moves to Chapel Center

Some members of the Sun Lakes Garden Club are outside of the Chapel Center.

Donna Haugland, Publicity The next meeting of the Sun Lakes Garden Club (SLGC) will be held at the Chapel Center, 9240 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., across from the Sun Lakes Country Club on Monday, October 6 at 9:30 a.m. The program will be “House Plants” presented by Kelly Depetro, Master Gardener and member of the…

Looking for the Fountain of Youth?

Jack and Annie Hall at their first dancing field trip!

Seek no further; it’s on the dance floor. Besides being fun, dancing is an activity that offers many rewards to the participants. You can exercise without working out, improve your social life, increase flexibility and agility, strengthen your core muscles, improve your balance, develop more social poise and confidence, meet new friends, and improve your…