Conserve health – sugar alert Pauline Lee Did you know that the average American consumes 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day? This amount is equivalent to 350 calories and it adds up to over 70 pounds of sugar a year. Amazingly most people aren’t even aware of it. While we do sometimes add sugar…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
DAR begins new season
Toni Bolling Lutter Gila Butte DAR kicked off its 2015-16 season by welcoming seven new members to the chapter. Gila Butte was founded in 2002 with 22 pioneering Daughters; today, the chapter is 112 strong with many prospective members in process. Members from around the Valley and the nation support DAR’s motto “God, Home and…
Generals, October 2015
Robson Branch and Maricopa libraries celebrate new logo
In addition to your intellectual curiosity getting satisfied, so did our sweet tooth as the library on Riggs Road and all Maricopa County Libraries celebrated their new look logo with free pieces of cake for all patrons in late August; photo by Brian Curry.
Generals, October 2015
Trips and Tours
Arizona Fall Foliage October 9, 2015; $99 per person When considering a fall foliage destination, Arizona does not usually come to mind; however, for those with a day to spare and an adventurous spirit, Arizona’s fall foliage is waiting to be discovered. Spectacular scenery is revealed around every curve as living folios of turning leaves…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Water Aerobics
Karen Hall We have had a very warm summer this year but the morning temp has been awesome for water aerobics. Our Water Aerobics class begins at 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday and will remain that way until further notice. Please stop by the pool to check us out or you may phone Barb Lubsen…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Ocotillo Women’s League community service news
JoDee Fritz The Ocotillo Women’s League Community Service had a very successful fashion show given by Chico’s at the April Luncheon at the Ballroom of Bernard’s. Members of the OWLs were our models and Community Service of the group made beautiful gift baskets to raffle to members and their guests. Community Service decided that this…
Front Page, October 2015
2016 Crystal Awards – Nominations now being accepted
Dee Rasmussen Before we know it we will be gliding into the year 2016! This summer the Crystal Awards Committee has been hard at work to prepare the new Nomination Forms and Guidelines for the upcoming 2016 presentations! Since its inception in 2009, Sun Lakes residents have celebrated many of our communities’ outstanding volunteers. These…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Sew-N-Sews to meet October 14
Mary Louise Lansbarkis Sew-N-Sews will meet on October 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the Oakwood Ballroom. Our program will be Judy Waltz displaying and talking about decorated clothing and the techniques used in their designs. Judy is a retired music teacher now living in Sun Lakes and has been in the retail business of her…
Sports, October 2015
SLLGA 18 Holers results
Nancy Field August 11, Team Play Nine Holes 1st place J.M., Nancy Field, Betty Reagan, Cheryl Reed; 2nd place Debra Emerick, Kelly Dennis, Cheryl Bunch, Jan Moore; 3rd place Pinky Kubiak, Dang Parker, Judi Kilgus, Nancy Anderson August 18, Best Nine Holes Flight 1, 1st place Bonnie Moore; 2nd place – tie – Dang Parker,…
Generals, October 2015
Sun Lakes Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
Board of Director meeting minutes (unapproved) August 26 Directors present: Rich Featherstone, Richard Hawkes, Bud Jenssen, Anne Montgomery, Woody Neiman, Dick Norris and Mel Rasmussen Also present: General Manager, Steve Nolan President, Richard Hawkes called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Secretary, Mel Rasmussen introduced and gave a short biography of Air Force Veteran,…