D. Williams With the recent flooding, fires, earthquakes, etc. it brings to mind, “What can I do in an emergency to save my pet?” Our pets are part of the family and they too should have an emergency plan in place. Home fires are the most common disaster the American Red Cross responds to and…
Susan Plouzek Many of us at Oakwood Artists League have returned from various places spent during the summer. It was reported to have been a little cooler and rainier than usual from wherever our artists stayed. We are getting ready for various events coming up. On October 14 Susan Plouzek will teach a workshop to…
Are you confused? Dedicated volunteer counselors, specially trained by the Arizona Area Agency ‘s Benefits Assistance Program, are available to help you understand the changes coming. Medicare Open Enrollment, October 15 through December 7, is the time for changing, enrolling/disenrolling in Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Health Plans for 2015. Despite the introduction of medicare,…
“Cinema and Soundtracks,” a series of informal seminars on American film and film music, will feature seven films from the 1960’s through the 1990’s with scores by Jerry Goldsmith. The films are Lilies of the Field (1963), A Patch of Blue (1965), The Sand Pebbles (1966), Planet of the Apes (1968), Chinatown (1973), Hoosiers (1986) and LA Confidential (1997). This the second…
Denise Lott The birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps is approaching in November. In keeping with tradition, our East Valley Marine Corps Detachment is hosting its annual Birthday Ball. The Ball will be on Saturday, November 15 at the Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. The public is invited to enjoy the event and show…
Janet Mills Secret Rooms – A True Story of a Haunted Castle, a Plotting Duchess and a Family Secret by Catherine Bailey. Five rooms in the castle basement housed records of the family from the time that the first Manners was appointed a duke in the 11th century. The castle, his home, was Belvoir Castle in…
Doris Lavonne (Abrahamson) Anderson On July 11, 2014, Doris Lavonne Anderson, 91, passed unexpectedly in her sleep. Born February 20, 1923 in Oberon, North Dakota, she was the oldest daughter of John and Alma (Lider) Abrahamson and grew up in Harvey, North Dakota. As a young woman she moved to the west coast and met…
Hearing loss can be a confusing and frustrating condition. If you or someone you care about is experiencing hearing loss, don’t miss this event! Desert Hearing Care will present a free seminar and lunch at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, Room 4, on Thursday, October 30. Seminar attendees will be entitled to a free hearing…
Irene D’Aloisio The Sisk Park Bocce Ball League will begin its first session on Sunday, November 2 and registration will take place in October at any of three scheduled events. The first opportunity to register will take place at the Activities Open House held at Cottonwood on Saturday, October 11 from 9:00 a.m.-noon. The second…
David “the Godfather” Mork, Chairman of the Board, IronOaks Breakers Pool League Recently, a league member said,: “The league’s pool games are the best entertainment value in IronOaks!” He said this because our members play 8-Ball and 9-Ball on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, respectively, in a casual atmosphere, all for the entry fee of $2…