Summer in Arizona Diane Keneally I’ve heard it told that the desert heat can fry a man or woman’s bones if left too long in the hot sun. There are myths and truths abounding about those lost in the ills and plains of the deserts. Why complain though? Isn’t it a DRY HEAT? What is…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Computer Booters open the season
Patricia Hill The September 1 Computer Booter meeting was a great success. Nancy Roberts of the Community Assistance Program (CAP) educated us on the medical flash drives being sold by the Sun Lakes Fire Department and Allan Levy discussed external file storage options. The flash drives contain your emergency medical and contact information. Forms are…
Sports, October 2015
History of Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association
Since its inception in 1980, the Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association (CMGA) has stayed true to its founding purpose of promoting the interest of men’s golf and fostering sportsmanship among all members. In that time over 30 members have served as president of the association. These men are 1980 Frank Bartle, 1981 Caryle Emery, 1982 Jack…
Generals, October 2015
Annual St. Vincent de Paul Warm Coat Drive
Jan Davie The perfect motivation to clean out your closets is here! St. Vincent de Paul has scheduled its annual Warm Coat Drive for October 17 to 25. The main focus of this activity will be on collecting new or slightly used adult and children’s items for colder weather. The biggest needs will include coats,…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Pulaski Club upcoming events
P. Chojnacki October 4, Pulaski Day Dinner and Dance Varitones Dance Band, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Dinner 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; members $15, nonmembers $20, kids 7 to 14 half price, under 7 free. Reservations requested 480-209-8527 or 602-275-9329 October 11, Dance Two’s Company with Tom and Suzie Novak, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. October 24, Casino Night (non-Polka…
Sports, October 2015
Ironwood Lady Niners summer players
Nancy Davis We are coming to the end of our Sun Lakes summer and the end of summer play. It is 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning and our IWLN dedicated summer group of players are headed to the tee for a nine hole round to be followed by social time. There is a core group…
Sports, October 2015
Sun Lakes Lady Putters
Susan Gottschalk Summer is over; it’s time to get back outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. The Sun Lakes Lady Putters are looking forward to the start of the 2014-15 season, our nineteenth year. This is a fun weekly event – and you don’t have to be a golfer to play nor commit to playing…
Generals, October 2015
Chordaires do more than sing
The Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes knows how to have fun! When we are not singing we are enjoying each other’s company by playing cards together, going out to lunch or just sharing vacation stories and pictures of kids and grandkids. If you’d like to have fun like we do, join us as the…
Features, October 2015
Conservation Corner
Conserve health – sugar alert Pauline Lee Did you know that the average American consumes 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day? This amount is equivalent to 350 calories and it adds up to over 70 pounds of sugar a year. Amazingly most people aren’t even aware of it. While we do sometimes add sugar…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
DAR begins new season
Toni Bolling Lutter Gila Butte DAR kicked off its 2015-16 season by welcoming seven new members to the chapter. Gila Butte was founded in 2002 with 22 pioneering Daughters; today, the chapter is 112 strong with many prospective members in process. Members from around the Valley and the nation support DAR’s motto “God, Home and…