Small brown lizards with Pop up eyes rotating as Bright little green orbs Squirted out of the bricks Surrounding my fire pit Set around the burning logs In this fossa formation were Two empty rocking chairs Gently rocking in the dusk From a steady breeze that Sweeps across this drought Stricken valley basin floor These…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Portrait workshop
Susan Plouzek is offering a colored pencil portrait workshop. Those who regularly paint in other media are welcome to explore the versatility of colored pencils. An emphasis on children will be taught, however, all age groups will be studied. (This is an excellent way of making portraits for Christmas!) Bring colored pencils and drawing pads…
Generals, September 2015
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation meet and greet October 18
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation is holding a meet and greet get together for new and prospective new members on October 18 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Chapel Center House, next door to Sun Lakes Chapel at Sun Lakes Country Club. Please join us so we can introduce you to all the aspects and functions…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Gnat Vendetta Ruby Regina Witcraft Last May 18th a friend gave me a potted plant for my birthday and though it was lovely, it was also loaded with gnats. They seem to reproduce faster than I can spray them and have used almost three cans of Raid in this time period. Not wanting to become…
Generals, September 2015
Chapel Center Treasure Sale and Restaurant Raffle
Barbara Reiss The Sun Lakes Chapel Board is having its 11th annual Treasure Sale plus a Restaurant Raffle. Top prize for the Restaurant Raffle is $100 at Starbucks; second prize is dinner for two at six different restaurants and there will be at least 12 winners of multiple dinners for two. The Treasure Sale will…
Religion, September 2015
St. Steven’s Ladies Guild meeting
There will be a meet and greet luncheon on September 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Cottonwood Country Club in the restaurant. Please RSVP to Rose at 480-802-0775 so she can have a count for the restaurant. The Ladies Guild will be holding its welcome back meeting for members and a membership drive for new members…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Restless Minds draws aim at country’s gun situation
Bill Gates The Restless Minds group begins its 2015-16 season with a discussion of one of the most divisive topics in American society – guns. The discussion will be held Tuesday, September 8. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month, September through May, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Sewing Room of Oakwood’s…
Generals, September 2015
SLUMC offers 13-week class on GriefShare
When someone you love passes away, your journey of grief begins. Such a journey is unique to each individual and can be surprising in the way it evolves over time. Well-meaning family and friends can seek to comfort you, and yet, the pain of your loss still remains. If you find yourself struggling to cope…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Bridge Results
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Alan Behr The Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club games are now held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma School Road. Open games are held on Monday at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. There also is a Novice game Thursday…
Sports, September 2015
CMGA news
Results of recent events: 7/04. Red-White-Blue Scramble – 1st place team (tie) Tony Hames, Chick Garifo, Dick Johnson and Terence Cronin; Larry Frink, Ron Sarnicki, Neil Lilley and Jim Rahilly, 3rd place team Hank Clausen, Rick Nelson, Joe Ficek and Philip Lucas Thank you to the CMGA board for providing pizza at the patio party.…