Frannie Bob Hirt That small white wooden cross stands along the side of the road amongst the rocks in the middle of nowhere, visible to every soul that passes by daily each likely wondering with a touch of sadness—what happened on that fateful night? That cross seems to say so much and yet so little.…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Gourd crafting class
Nancy Espy The Sun Lakes Rock and Gem and Silver Club is offering a class in Beginning Gourd Crafting starting November 12. The class will be held on Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Oakwood Rock and Gem Room in the Arts and Crafts Center. The cost of the class will be…
Sports, October 2015
2015 State Games of America Pickleball championships
David Zapatka Over 18,000 participants competed in over 70 sporting events in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska the first week of August. Events ranged from aquatics, basketball, fencing and cycling to hockey, lacrosse, tennis and pickleball. Qualifications for the bi-annual State Games of America are stiff. Only competitors who won gold, silver or bronze medals in…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Women’s Connection to host November vendor fair and gift basket raffle contest
Susan Reynhout Excitement is in the air as Women’s Connection plans for our annual Vendor Fair and Brunch. Many of the favorite vendors will be returning along with a selection of new ones. Doors will open for shopping at 8:00 a.m. Brunch will be served at 9:30 a.m. with more shopping time afterward. Adding to…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Apple Users Group to learn about iCloud
John Miguel The Apple Users Group of Sun Lakes (AUGSL) met on Monday, September 12 at Oakwood Country Club. If you have a Mac, iPod, iPad, iPhone or Apple TV, are new to Apple products or a seasoned Mac user, this is the club for you. Check out our new website at www.augsl.org. Join today.…
Generals, October 2015
Performing Arts League
Mary Scala To all of our members and friends, PAL wants to remind you that we are still here. We are still working hard to finish our season and are anxious to let you know all about it. The Opera and Coffee Classics are all set and have been sent to our members. The theater…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Korean War Veterans news
A thank you to those representing the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) of Sun Lakes in celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice.
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
SLWA offers comfort
Barb Meisberger In August, 2015, I approached the Sun Lakes Women’s Association for help with a project I had recently undertaken to aid breast cancer patients after surgery and was greeted with an overwhelming response. Coming from a family that has a breast cancer victim in each generation (mother, sister, daughter and self included), I…
Religion, October 2015
A time to act
Dr. Marc Drake The story is told of a farmer whose old shed was struck by lightning. He wasn’t too concerned and, in fact, said it relieved him of having to tear it down. Then the rain washed off his car and saved him from that chore as well. When asked what he was doing…
Generals, October 2015
Popular Rotary pancake breakfast returns in November
Norm Noble Heads up – The Rotary Pancake Breakfast returns to Oakwood Country Club on Sunday, November 8. As many have said, “Start your mouths watering now!” for one of Sun Lakes’ favorite annual events. This will be Sun Lakes Rotary’s nineteenth annual Pancake Breakfast held again in Oakwood’s Ballroom. Breakfast will be served between…