Ellen Engel In a fine beginning to the end of its eighth year of collecting food and funds for the Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, Reach Out volunteers collected a total of 225 pounds of staple foods and $260 in cash from just two of its four monthly collection — 45 pounds of staple foodstuffs and…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Sun Lakes Rock, Gem and Silver Club learns about opals
Joe Schwab Ron D’Angelo, a member of the Sun Lakes Rock Gem and Silver Club and I visited recently to introduce the opal class. Ron teaches the six week class and is very knowledgeable on the selection and process around building and finishing a jewel quality opal. Opals are extremely fragile but beautiful stones that…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Annual PEO coffee set for February 10
Our speaker will be Geri R. Hall, PhD, ARNP, GCNS, FAAN, and Clinical Nurse Specialist. Dr. Hall is an internationally recognized expert in the recognition and care of people with dementing illnesses. Currently employed by the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, Geri developed, published, and researched the first theoretical model for managing and preventing behavior problems in…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Restless Minds inquiry: What is an educated man?
Bill Gates Philosophers for centuries have debated over what constitutes an educated man (or woman). The Restless Minds’ discussion group will try to identify what it means when it meets at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12 in the Sewing Room of Oakwood’s Arts and Crafts Center. Restless Minds is a group open to all…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Sun Lakes Republican Club to meet January 12
The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Corruption and Public Office” with Judicial Watch Southwest Projects Coordinator Mark Spencer, at its regular meeting Tuesday, January 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. The public is invited and encouraged to…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Metal Lokators enjoy Christmas luncheon
Virginia Koehler December’s Christmas luncheon was held at the Pacific Seafood Buffet where we were pleased to visit with friends, members and their spouses. Everyone enjoyed good food and socializing. The Sun Lakes Metal Lokators’ Club meets the second Monday of every month October through April. Dues are $15 per person per year. Most meetings…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
AAUW sisters of art
Sharon Gale The American Association of University Women has many educational and social activities. One of these is Sisters of Art. Committee Chairperson Sharon Gale started this program three years ago and it has become very popular with the AAUW members. Once a month members meet at Sharon’s house and watch a DVD lecture presented…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Start off the new year with the Sunday Night Dance Club
Doug and Gladys Chirhart The Sunday Night Dance Club would love to have you join us for dancing, socializing and fun at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 17 in the SanTan Ballroom at the Cottonwood Country Club. Dancing music will be provided by Route 66, a very popular band in the area. Attire for this…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Weeder Garden Club brightens the lives of many
On November 20 members of the Weeders Garden Club met at the Archstone Care Center in Chandler to work on one of the yearly club’s community support projects. Two times a year, right before Thanksgiving and again before Easter, Weeders members meet with residents of the Archstone Care Center to work on flower arrangements for…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Fun Lakes Club to hold annual meeting
Bea Nekrosius, Publicity The Fun Lakers hope you and your families enjoyed very happy holidays and are ready to start 2016 off with more fun and exciting activities. Our December Holiday Dinner Dance featuring the JD Powers Band was enjoyed by all. We thank the planning and decorations committees for making this event so lovely…