Nancy Zier A fun-filled afternoon on December 18 began with much chatter and catching up after the Thanksgiving holiday. The laughter of delight began with our annual Christmas Ornament Theft round. All of the ornaments were made from gourds by our members and colored in the most fantastic ways, some adorned with various trims. In…
Category: January 2015
Clubs & Classes, January 2015
Golden Goalies – meet two special goalies
Bea Loozer Our best guess is that the average duration of a Golden Goalie’s membership is about 15 years. I have seven years of tenure myself, though it doesn’t seem that long. This month let’s take a look at two seasoned goalies that have exceeded that 15 years. Our Liz Myers is moving to Queen…
Generals, January 2015
Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival to salute Theodore Bikel
Legendary actor Theodore Bikel will receive the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival’s inaugural Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award at a special centerpiece event during the 19th annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival on February 15, 2015. Bikel will accept the award in person, following the Valley premiere of his new film, Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes…
Sports, January 2015
Sun Lakes Pickleball Club members win gold
Sun Lakes Pickleball Clubs at Cottonwood and IronOaks are excited about club members Pete Macksam and Barry Schultz who were standing atop the winners’ podium with gold medals in the Mesa Regal Pickleball Championships 3.5 Men’s Doubles. In a field of 24 pairs Pete and Barry played so well they gave up only two games…
Generals, January 2015
Unit Happenings – January 2015
HOA 19 – HOA Meeting Phyllis Stephens Unit 19’s next monthly HOA meeting will be held on January 12 in the Phoenix Room at 6:00 p.m. All townhome owners are encouraged to attend. If you are not signed up on the web, the Board encourages you to do so. By signing up for the web…
Clubs & Classes, January 2015
Join the walking revolution
Sue Schwartz Homeowners in Cottonwood Palo Verde are hearing a voice in their heads, “It’s a New Year and I need a new beginning; I need to exercise.” They are taking the pledge and joining the walking revolution. Regular walking helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression as well as boosts self-esteem and improves sleep; 30…
Generals, January 2015
Fats Waller by Sun City Stomperz
Helen Daley Fats Waller and his Music will be brought back to life by the Sun City Stomperz at the Sunday, January 18 Arizona Classic Jazz Society’s Jazz Party, upstairs in the Palomino Room and La Terraza at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Chandler. The elevator is located behind the…
Generals, January 2015
SLFD CAP Team hosts Open Assistance Day for flash drive owners and buyers
Brian Curry In an enthusiastic response that has surprised even the Fire Department, the barely three month new computer medical “Flash Drive” campaign has succeeded beyond initial expectations. “The community has instantly understood the tremendous advantage to having this as an important medical tool in a time of emergency” said SLFD Chief Paul Wilson. The…
Generals, January 2015
SACK conference at SLUMC
On March 20-21, the community will have the opportunity to meet Dr. James Kok, the popular author of 90% of Helping is Just Showing Up and The Miracle of Kindness…Changing the World One Act at a Time. Dr. Kok will be one of the keynote speakers at the “Simple Acts of Care and Kindness” (SACK) Conference…
Clubs & Classes, January 2015
Korean War Veterans news – January 2015
Stacy Sweet The R Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will meet on Tuesday, January 27 in the Friendship Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club at 10:00 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Elaine Poker Yount from Visiting Angels East Valley. Elaine is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has…