Antimacassar David Zapatka Reader and fellow New Adventures In Learning student, Terry Meury, suggested a word for something we have all seen but few would be able to properly name; antimacassar / æntɪməˈkæsə/. You will certainly remember seeing armrest covers on sofas and headrest covers on chairs in your parents’ or grandparents’ homes. You may have…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Energy yoga classes schedule for October 2015
Morning: 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Afternoon: 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. – Tuesday, Thursday Note: There will be no afternoon classes in October. Where: SunBird Golf Resort – Navajo Room – third floor. No cost; donations are accepted. If you have questions call Paullene Caraher on cell phone at 602-292-7858 or email…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
It’s time again: Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions’ Spaghetti Dinner
It’s time again for the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions’ Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, October 17, 2015, from 4:00 until 7:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club. What’s it all about? To start, delicious food; spaghetti, meatballs, rolls, salad, dessert, coffee and iced tea. Plus the bars will be open if…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Agave Quilt Guild news
Johnie Scofield, Publicity Chair The Agave Quilters of Sun Lakes will hold their first meeting of the new season on September 2 at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakwood Ballroom of the Oakwood Country Club. The special guest speaker for the September meeting is Carolyn Woods of Totally Tidy, a business devoted to helping sewers and…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
DAR plans Constitution Week
Toni Bolling Lutter Each September, Gila Butte DAR fields a wide variety of Constitution Week celebrations. This year, eight schools will receive materials such as posters and Constitution facsimiles, bookmarks and copies of the Preamble to the Constitution. The chapter has requested governmental proclamations at all levels, and will provide a Constitution display at Robson…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Cheers members travel to see the Queen Mary
Ron Leimer, Publicity Five members of Cheers Singles Club joined over 45 other travelers on a tour that included a three night stay on the Queen Mary, which is now a museum and hotel anchored at Long Beach, CA. Beverly Plimpton, Elaine Dover, Adrienne Widrickis, Peggy Vernon and Richard Lewin all experienced four great days…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Preparation on the day of the hike
Roberta Arpan In the August issue of the Splash, readers were given advice on how to get in shape for the fall hiking season. Assuming all interested readers have been exercising to increase their cardio capacity, build their core and leg strength and improve their balance, we are now ready to discuss what every hiker…
Sports, September 2015
Fall softball is on the horizon
Larry Wolfe As we head into September, we know that the fall season isn’t that far away. The first Play Ball call will be made next month on Tuesday, October 27. The season runs through December 18. If you want to beat out one or more of our superstar top 10 hitters shown, now is…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Cotillion Dance Club
Rob Spade The photo depicts Joel and Adriane Goldman entering last season’s Return to Dowton Abbey dinner dance as they were being announced by our ‘imported imitation crier.’ Joel and Adriane are both from Dayton, Ohio, and have been married for 48 years with two children. They have been members of the Cotillion Dance Club…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Growing the membership at Sun Lakes Rotary
Norm Noble The Sun Lakes Rotary Club is a different kind of club. Well, don’t take me wrong. Different can mean several things – like dissimilar, poles apart, distinctive, diverse and so on. In this case, the Sun Lakes Rotary Club is different because it’s unusual. How so, you ask? Start off by identifying its…