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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…

Medicare, Medicaid and related benefit information

  Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: * Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona…

Friends of the Library

Visit the Friends Bookstore for bargains Friends of the Library are excited to announce that the Friends Bookstore will be open for business on Monday, August 5. The bookstore is located in the southeast corner of the Robson Library — look for the blue Friends Bookstore sign. The bookstore is open the same hours as…

Relishing Pickleball

Hall of Fame inductees David Zapatka If you’ve played pickleball around the Valley, you will likely know something about Bob Lanius and Earl Hill, two of this year’s three USAPA Pickleball Hall of Fame members. Robert Lanius is being recognized for his contribution to the sport of pickleball by creating and developing the PickleballTournaments.com software…

Spanish Conversation Group beats the heat

  ¿Se habla Español? and are you looking for a fun, friendly and lively group for practicing your Spanish? We’re your group and always welcome new participants. We continue to meet throughout the summer every Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood Country Club. Topics…

The Remodeling Corner

How much can remodeling increase your home value? Janet Cook Though most homeowners set a remodeling budget for their projects to maximize what they can do, it is nice to know what one could expect for a return increase in home value. According to the Remodeling 2019 Cost vs. Value Report, this year there is…

The Library Corner

Bette Hargrave The Sun Lakes Country Club Phase 1 Library is attended by volunteer librarians Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in two shifts per day. You may find a book selection at any hour that your country club building is open, and you may check out one of our new books…

Card making class news

  Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. Class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m., and class begins at 9:30 a.m. Space is limited to 15 participants; therefore, registration is required in advance. Please contact…

The many benefits of Pickleball

  We seem to be hearing a lot about this great new sport with the funny name. It’s being played everywhere, and rumor has it that it will become an Olympic sport soon. But what’s it mean to you? For starters, the game is just plain fun. But here’s a great article from a Texas…