David Zapatka Reader Kim Park writes, “The December word of the month, bliss, struck such a beautiful chord with me, I began to think of words with a similar feel. I have always had a fondness for the word enrapture. It goes well with bliss and also brings up images of great happiness and delight.”…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Golden Goalies
Bea Loozer We’re starting a new year. Doesn’t that stimulate you take stock and make some commitments? Or call them resolutions. It’s also a time to acknowledge that even though things could be better, they’re not so bad. We are not so bad. In fact, I feel like focusing on what’s good in my life.…
Features, January 2016
Conservation Corner
Pauline Lee A new frontier in human health has been opened up by the Human Microbiome Project, launched in 2008 by the National Institutes of Health. This initiative has begun cataloging the genetic material in bacteria that live in and on our bodies. Can you believe the bacteria population in each person outnumbers the human…
Generals, January 2016
Road Rover Ramblers jazz band to perform at the January Arizona Classic Jazz Society event on January 17
Helen Daley The Road River Ramblers will be performing for the January Arizona Classic Jazz Society event on Sunday, January 17. They formed as a Dixieland band in 2007 and consist of Richard Cook – Trombone, Mike Blommer – Cornet, Zack Brennan – Clarinet, Doug O’Brien – Banjo/Vocals, John Prokop – Tuba and Bob Kruse…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Come join the Chess Club
Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grandmaster chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Oakwood Clubhouse Greenbriar C Room. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
DAR commemorates Pearl Harbor Day
Toni Bolling Lutter On December 7, 2015, the 74th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) joined chapters from around the state at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, in remembrance of the day when Japanese bombs were dropped on Pearl Harbor to devastating effect. This annual commemoration begins…
Features, January 2016
Ask Your Agents
Dear Tammy, Cheri and Bety: I heard that starting January 1, 2016 that you can no longer add pages to your passport? Is this true? Sincerely, Michael, Sun Lakes AZ Dear Michael: Yes, that is true. Starting in 2016, if you run out of space, you’ll have to buy an entirely new passport with either…
Features, January 2016
2 Your Health: Balance and Stability
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the Sun Lakes Splash dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Have you always had a desire to write? Would you like to try your hand at writing? Would you like to leave personal stories to your children and grandchildren? Examples: How you met your husband/wife? What you remember about your first date? Thoughts about your high school graduation? Now that you are retired, how do…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
FUNdaMENTAL Bridge classes
Gordon Markham Over 400 people have taken FUNdaMENTAL Bridge Classes in Sun Lakes. Beginning Bridge is on Tuesdays, January 19-March 22, nine weeks, $90 plus $14 for the two texts. It starts with the basics and proceeds to Stayman and Jacoby Transfer Conventions. Boot Camp Bridge, not for Beginners but for people who have played…