Dogs, a pain…in the heart Bob Hirt My wife and I have no particular thought as to why we chose a black Labrador Retriever as our family pet. There are so many smaller “Benji-type” dogs out there that are adorable, easily cuddled, eat less and don’t knock the chinaware off the table with their big,…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Learn Basic Social Dancing
Spring is for celebrating – weddings, showers, graduations, you name it. There’s no better way to celebrate anything than by getting on the dance floor. Basic Social Dance classes are offered in the Phoenix Room in the Cottonwood community and you’re invited to come and see what it’s all about. What is social dancing you…
Religion, April 2015
A day with our Czech Torah: One of the greatest honors of my life
Harriet Nelson and Gloria Bitting On Monday, February 9, the Memorial Scrolls Trust of London, from whom our Czech Torah is on loan, held a workshop and an evening program commemorating the 51st anniversary of the liberation of the Czech Torahs. The event took place at the Jewish Historical Society in Phoenix. Jeffrey Ohrenstein, CEO…
Religion, April 2015
Unity: A word about the Daily Word
Kay Davis Unity Church was founded by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore in 1889 and in 1924 they published the first Daily Word magazine. Today with a circulation of over one million people in 18 different countries this little magazine continues to print its positive and inspirational messages. So many D.W. readers have expressed that the messages…
Generals, April 2015
News From Your Neighbors Who Care – April 2015
Sun Lakes wins with Neighbors Who Care Eric Ehst, Executive Director Neighbors Who Care was a big winner at the Fast Pitch competition on March 4, taking home the Kiita “Get Up and Go” award. Fast Pitch is kind of like Shark Tank for charities. Over 50 of the top charities in the valley are nominated…
Religion, April 2015
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Pastor Ron Burcham, Risen Savior Lutheran Church I once knew a man who had a pet caterpillar. Now, I would agree that having a pet caterpillar is odd, but this man was quite fond of the little guy. He had a little box where the caterpillar would hang out all day, and at night he…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Sunday Night Couples Dance Club – April 2015
Spring has sprung. We have celebrated Easter and it is time to enjoy our April dance. As we welcome this new season we will be dancing to the sounds of Route 66. The dancing will start at 6:30 p.m. in the San Tan Ballroom at the Cottonwood Country Club. Suggested dress for this evening is…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Rotarian of the Month
Colette McNally Our March Rotarian of the Month is none other than Don Denkinger. Although Don is not with us for the whole year, when he is here he works tirelessly to support the projects and programs of our club. This year he took on a big job co-chairing the annual Sun Lakes Rotary Golf…
Sports, April 2015
Sun Lakes Lady Niner news
Verla Matuschka, Publicity Easter blessings to everyone! April has some special events for the Niners. The Awards Banquet is Thursday, April 10 in the Navajo Room beginning with social hour at 5:00 p.m. and dinner following at 6:00 p.m. Party chairperson Celeste Dorsey is planning a fun evening. So, ladies, plan to attend the social…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Master quilter to visit Agave Quilters
All Agave members should save the 1:00 p.m. April 1 meeting for Master Quilter Sharon Schamber. Sharon has a wonderful studio in nearby Payson where she creates all of her fabulous quilts. The Agave Guild is very lucky to have Sharon as a presenter where we will be able to see her quilts up-close and…