It is once again time for our annual shopping marathon on Tuesday, December 9. We are excited to have added additional stores at San Tan Village in Gilbert. As further incentive, a 10 percent cash back will be given to our Chapter on all sales by Chico’s, Soma and White House Black Market. You can…
Features, December 2014
Word of the Month – December 2014
David Zapatka The October Word of the Month article highlighting the difference between the words “historic” and “historical” sparked this question from reader Marilyn Conner. “What is the difference between ‘illegal’ and ‘unlawful’?” According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary the word illegal means not “allowed by law; not legal.” The word unlawful means “not lawful; illegal.”…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Men’s Club Food Drive
During the High Holidays, the Men’s Club organized its annual Food Drive campaign as partner of United Food Bank in the fight against hunger in our communities. I am delighted to announce that with the help of our congregation we collected 819 pounds of food which will be distributed through charitable United Food Bank partners…
Generals, December 2014
A magical train ride
Sara Ruth Russow The Arizona for Children charity, along with Make a Wish, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Arise, sponsor a train ride for children in foster care and children who are very ill. The train goes from Glendale to an area just outside Wickenburg and back. This train consisted of cars donated by the Burlington…
December 2014
The Hot Spot – December 2014
In recognition of their many years of unwavering support and help to the Sun Lakes Fire Department, a large group of firefighters and medics “responded” to “aid” their friends in the Sun Lakes Women’s Association as they prepared for their annual Bazaar. The SLFD members who have appreciated everything the Women’s Association has done for…
Features, December 2014
Conservation Corner – December 2014
LED Lighting Pauline Lee Early in December, the Nobel Committee will award three scientists the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics for their research in the 1990’s that has made possible the creation of modern white-light light emitting diode (LED) lamps. With 20 percent of the world’s electricity used for lighting, it’s been calculated that optimal…
Sports, December 2014
Fall softball season is underway
Larry Wolfe Even though it is softball, not football, our fall season kicked off in late October and will run through December 18. Each of our six teams plays a 20 game schedule. The State Farm Insurance-sponsored team, managed by Larry Kaufmann, got off to a strong 7-1 start and was leading the league at…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
December 3 – health seminar
The purpose of the seminars is to give the community information on old and new ways of staying energetic and healthy. We are not trying to sell you anything or sign you up for anything. A donation of $5 will be appreciated. These are held in the Navajo Room on the third floor of the…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Dog lovers invited to attend December 15 Aero Club
Gary Vacin Sun Lakes dog lovers and pilots are invited to attend the Sun Lakes Aero Club’s (SLAC) Dec. 15 gathering featuring a presentation by an organization dedicated to saving dogs’ lives. Set for the Sun Lakes Country Club, the session begins with coffee and camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7:00…
Sports, December 2014
Niners results
Jim Wegman, Publicity The weather is cooling off and the leaves are changing in many parts of the country. The pace of life here in IronOaks is beginning to move faster as we leave the summer heat behind. So, let’s all welcome back our winter golfers. Winners: 10/03. Fewest Putts – Sonoran: Flight A: Bruce…