Doris Codkind, Publicity We are now back from our summer hiatus and anxious to get involved in our upcoming meetings and programs. The September 9 meeting at Oakwood Clubhouse featured a presentation on Health Advocacy given by our own Wende Levy, RN, BSN. This eye opening talk gave us tools and tips to use when…
Clubs & Classes, October 2014
VFW addresses suicide awareness and prevention
Cheri Almond Suicide prevention was addressed at a joint meeting of the Sun Lakes VFW Post and Auxiliary. Post Commander Neal Peer and Auxiliary President Betty Peer welcomed Danny Hughes (1st Lieutenant/Arizona National Guard and Pastor at Chandler Community Church) to address the critical suicide prevention and awareness needs of our veterans and their families.…
Sports, October 2014
Lucky Shot Pool Club ends 2013-2014 seasons
The Lucky Shot Pool club’s second summer tournament season ended September 10 with the winners as listed below. Congratulations to all the winners and also to all who participated. The first regular tournament will start on November 1 and run through December 12. Persons interested in joining the club can sign up at the Cottonwood…
Clubs & Classes, October 2014
“I can’t draw a stick figure”
Susan Plouzek Have you wanted to draw or sketch? Basic drawing classes are every Saturday beginning November 1 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. The cost of tuition is $20 per month. Susan Plouzek teaches the class. She is a long-time instructor of art from kindergartners to adults. Her method of teaching helps students easily understand and fulfill…
Clubs & Classes, October 2014
A celebration of life planned
A celebration of Life will be held at the home of Sandra Iosue, 8922 East Minnesota Ave., Sun Lakes, AZ. The date is Thursday, November 6 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The purpose of the luncheon is to celebrate the lives of Post, Auxiliary and community members who have survived cancer, men and women. Iosue is…
Clubs & Classes, October 2014
Golden Goalies – power to you
Bea Loozer Recently we had a discussion about a particular way we, as Golden Goalies, can empower ourselves. The approach we looked at was that of using affirmations, which are positive statements that we repeat frequently. To be effective, an affirmation is stated in the present tense and is positive, personal and specific. Saying “I…
Clubs & Classes, October 2014
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club activities
Michael Dar and Paul Herman On August 21 we had our mid-month dinner at RigaTony’s; 18 members in attendance enjoyed the companionship and of course the fine meal of choice. The Men’s Club started on September 2 with their new year’s meetings with a well-received presentation by Esther Spear on genealogy. In addition to describing…
Clubs & Classes, October 2014
Agave Quilters news
Johnie Scofield The Agave Quilters of Sun Lakes got off to a fabulous start in September with their first guild meeting of the year held September 3 in the Oakwood Ballroom of the Oakwood Country Club. One of the founding members, Dorrie Meehan, was given a small token of appreciation and love for all that…
Religion, October 2014
SLJC news and events
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Services are a great opportunity to meet new people, connect with Judaism and learn. New attendees are invited to be introduced at the service and members of…
Sports, October 2014
IronOaks Tennis competes at USTA sectionals in New Mexico
Denise Lott USTA Sectionals in Albuquerque, New Mexico were held September 19-21. IronOaks Tennis Club was well represented with 27 members competing as part of the Phoenix Southwest USTA. With other Sun Lakes spectators going to be part of the fun, we totaled about 40 people attending. Men’s 7.0 team: Ken Stanley (captain), Randy McManus,…