How I Got Mine Carol Mitchell-Gears It’s every High School teen’s dream to get a driver’s license. I was one of them. This is how I got mine. My first attempt was with my school friend Sue, she had her driver’s license and couldn’t understand why I didn’t, I passed the written test. She acted…
Features, March 2015
“To Catch A Man” books makes a comeback
“This book has been meaningful to women of all ages,” author Barbara Schrodt states. “I had no idea when writing it that this book would find its way into so many women’s hearts.” To Catch a Man is a simple read, but one that will move you to tears and cause you to laugh aloud. If…
Generals, March 2015
Sun Lakes Chorale Spring Concert – March 19
Jan Ott Last month, we told readers that the concert would have “Why We Sing” as its theme. Why this particular theme? Because those who sing with this group happily admit how much they look forward to rehearsing and performing together. Though regular attendance is expected, they’d also tell you it’s not at all like…
Front Page, March 2015
2015 Crystal Award recipients honored at wine reception
Dee Rasmussen Past Crystal Award recipients honored the 2015 recipients at a wine reception held Wednesday, January 28 at the home of Dee Rasmussen. Those honored were Wayne Devoky, Elaine Hair, Gil Hendry, Don Hicks, Ronald Isaacson and Woody Neiman. This is the sixth year of the Crystal Awards honoring those for their outstanding volunteerism…
Clubs & Classes, March 2015
It’s time again! Sun Lakes Spaghetti Dinner
Spaghetti Di nner Saturday, March 28, 2015 4pm until 7:30pm Arizona Room • Sun Lakes Country Club What’s it all about? To start, delicious food. Spaghetti, meatballs, bread sticks, salad, dessert, coffee and iced tea. Plus the bars will be open if you prefer something a little stronger. Then there will be the raffle and…
Clubs & Classes, March 2015
Queen for a day
Jo Schenk On Monday, February 9 the Oakwood Crystal Ladies Club of East Crystal Drive chose their monthly coffee morning to surprise their founder, Elaine Tull, by crowning her the Queen of East Crystal Drive. Gathered at the home of Joyce Bachman 13 years after the very first coffee meeting were 24 ladies bidding Elaine…
Clubs & Classes, March 2015
SL Fly Fishing Club – March 2015
George Abernathy On February 5 seven members and I drove two hours up to Cottonwood and fished Dead Horse Lake. While I was fishing a cove where the stream inlet is located, someone asked me what I was using to catch trout. At that moment, I had switched rods and was using an unsuccessful dry…
Clubs & Classes, March 2015
Sun Lakes Garden Club activities
Pauline Lee, Publicity The Sun Lakes Garden Club invited Fred Giese to their January meeting. Fred demonstrated how to take pictures with our “point and shoot” cameras to achieve unusual and beautiful results of our gardens. In February the members learned how to grow tomatoes in Arizona from Lee Ann Aronson, a University of Arizona…
Religion, March 2015
SLJC Sisterhood March 19
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood held their annual Card Party and Luncheon on February 3. It was a huge success, due to the participation and contributions both by members of the community and Sisterhood. The Board would like to thank each and every person who helped out in any way – whether it was by…
Generals, March 2015
Time for the Rockin’ Our Souls concert
Carol Hoepner We hope you’ll be joining us on March 8 at 3:00 p.m. for the 20th anniversary of Sun Lakes choir concerts for Neighbors Who Care. The concert will be held in the sanctuary of Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. This year’s concert is a celebration of a variety of music and the theme…