Generosity is good for your health Kristin Saiz Several studies in recent years show the positive health effects of giving to charity. Reduced stress and blood pressure, longer life and lower levels of depression are just a few. But many people overlook their life insurance policy as a giving option. Not only is this an…
Sports, August 2015
IronOaks Breakers Pool League announces first annual Veteran’s Day Classic in 8-Ball
David Mork The IronOaks Breakers Pool League (the league) which has over 40 players, all of whom are members of the HOA No. 3 or IronOaks, announces the first annual Veteran’s Day Classic, to be played in an 8-Ball Blind Draw Tournament at the IronOaks Clubhouse Billiard Room on the day after the national Veteran’s…
Religion, August 2015
Temple Havurat Emet resumes monthly services
Temple Havurat Emet will resume our normal monthly services on August 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lecky Center of the Robson Library located at 9330 E. Riggs Road in Sun Lakes. Rabbi Janet Madden and Cantor Nancy Cohen will conduct a table service for this month, as we will be having an indoor picnic…
Religion, August 2015
A Man Who Would Not Die In Battle
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes For over 150 years, a fascinating story appeared in virtually every student textbook in America but, sadly, it hasn’t been seen for decades. It is the story of George Washington when he was 23 years of age and involved in the French and Indian…
Generals, August 2015
Classical versus Jazz – A classic explanation
Helen Daley The story this month is borrowed from a jazz friend by the name of Doohira. My pal Percy is a great lover of classical music, so when I set out to discover the true difference between classical music and jazz, naturally, I looked him up. He loves playing live too, especially after investing…
Generals, August 2015
Learn how to reduce your utility bills by 15 – 40% at a free lunch and seminar August 17
RR Enterprises is hosting an informal education event August 17 at 10:00 a.m. at the Oakwood Country Club to discuss proven techniques for reducing your utility bills by 15-40 percent. This information and technology was developed by NASA and is now available to the general public. If you’re tired of paying high energy bills, this…
Features, August 2015
The Remodeling Corner
Want a new kitchen by Thanksgiving? Janet Cook It may seem early, but August is a good time to start a kitchen remodeling project, if your goal is to have a new kitchen by Thanksgiving. Determine how much you want to invest in your most used room in the house. Having an attractive and updated…
Front Page, August 2015
Reach Out Sun Lakes seeks increased participation from our neighbors
Ellen Engel Collection of food items and cash contributions from our Sun Lakes friends during the July pickups of Reach Out Sun Lakes (ROSL) were incomplete as of this month’s Splash deadline; they will be reported next month along with the August pickup results. However, it is worth noting, as we did in last month’s edition,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
Sun Lakes Ladies Golf Association members enjoy a spirited competition
Nancy Field 6/09. Low Gross or Low Net – Low Gross Winners: Flight 1: 1st (tie) Kelly Dennis and Shirley Brenner (57), 2nd Pinky Kubiak (58), 3rd Julie Hamlin (59); Flight 2: 1st Nettie Dingler (52), 2nd Dianne Hoyt (54), 3rd (tie) Betty Peer and Betty Reagan (57) Low Net Winners: Flight 1: 1st Karen…
Generals, August 2015
Frequently asked questions about New Adventures
Are you interested in joining New Adventures in Learning but have some questions you would like answered? Hopefully you will have all the information you need after you read this article and you will be ready to become a member of New Adventures. 1. Can someone who has not attended college join New Adventures? Yes.…