Bea Loozer I just came from an amazing Golden Goalies meeting. After the old business and routine activities were taken care of, we began a discussion of how to stay motivated to lose weight. Some members stressed how motivating it is for them to weigh in each week and take the time to consider their…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
Join us for advanced Spanish conversation
Dianne Zimmerman We are a group of Spanish speakers who created an informal Spanish conversation group so we could practice speaking and understanding. If you have studied Spanish in the past, lived in a Spanish speaking country, spoke Spanish at home while growing up, or have graduated from an intermediate Spanish class, we welcome you…
Features, August 2015
Word Of The Month
Empath Dave Zapatka Born in fiction novels and movies, this month’s word of the month, “empath,” has found its way into the field of psychology and common vernacular. Derived from the Greek “em” (in) and “pathos” (feeling), the term empath means one who is able to feel into others’ thoughts and feelings. Empaths are highly…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
Jewish holidays are coming
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) will begin the celebration of Rosh Hashanah on September 13 and Yom Kippur on September 22 with a very special Kol Nidre service. All services will take place at the Sun Lakes Chapel. Please join us as we celebrate the High Holy Days. Rosh Hashanah Eve: September 13 at…
Sports, August 2015
CWLGA team winners
Penny Fox Congratulations to our team! Pictured are Billie Seiberling, Paddy Newton, Mary Nelson, Cathy Bass, Mikki Rydell, Lori O’Neil, Diane Tenney and Susan Hayward. The team plays clubs from around East Valley and compete at the various clubs. Everyone is welcome to become a member of the team and enjoy the competition. The girls…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
Edgar Cayce Study Group
Our “Search for God” study group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Room A-2 of Cottonwood Country Club. We explore the readings of Edgar Cayce who is recognized as the greatest psychic of the 20th century and the founder of holistic healing. We strive to be healthier, peaceful and to be one with the…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
New Horizons Writers Group
Homeless and Unhappy Bob Hirt In most dairy herds it has become standard practice to remove the horns of cattle to prevent disfiguring fighting, the loss of an eye or other injuries, or even bullying of their peers. One can easily picture a Texas Longhorn species goring a victim by the feed trough just to…
Sports, August 2015
Softball player profile
Larry Wolfe A native of Ashton, Iowa, Gary Brinkman’s family moved to Howard, South Dakota when he was a high school sophomore. He graduated from Howard High where he was on the Tigers’ football, basketball and track teams while playing summer baseball and golf. He then went to the University of South Dakota where he…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
Ladies Guild luncheon planned
The getting to know each other member luncheon with the St. Steven’s Ladies Guild will be on Wednesday, August 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the Poolside Café in Oakwood. Please RSVP to Rose Pachura at 480-802-0775 if you are able to join us.
Features, August 2015
Dog Days of Summer
Arizonans have settled into the depths of the summer heat. We barely notice the difference between 115 and 110 degree temperatures. So what does one do while the sun beats down on us? We travel. We enjoy the many lakes, such as Mormon Lake or Roosevelt Lake. We explore the caverns of Arizona. We hike…