Santa Claus’ Failure Bob Hirt We had a neighbor back east who bordered on what might commonly be called “a weirdo” or maybe more succinctly, “a crackpot.” He was a nice enough fellow when he stopped by to chat, always coming with a joke that was either corny or didn’t have a “punch line.”…
Category: January 2018
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Former Flight Attendant to speak to Aero Club January 15
Gary Vacin A Sun Lakes resident who served as a flight attendant for several major airlines will be guest speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club’s gathering Monday, January 15, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with coffee and fellowship, followed by the presentation at 7:00 p.m.…
Generals, Clubs & Classes, January 2018
East Valley Chorale concert set for February 20
Doug Ross Sometimes calling themselves “refugees” or a “refuge for those who love singing in choirs,” the East Valley Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Bruce Cochran, will present a full concert sponsored by the Sun Lakes Community Church. The concert will take place on Tuesday evening, February 20, 2018, in the Sun Lakes Chapel.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Sun Lakes Writers Group meeting notice Barbara Schwartz Do you enjoy writing? Stories? Memories? Family histories? Please plan on attending our Sun Lakes writing group. We meet at the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8) on each Tuesday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Please arrive at 12:30 p.m. for easy conversation before we start our group…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Find your inner artist
Margaret Crusoe Have you always wanted to learn to paint someday? Perhaps today is that “someday.” Now may be the time to explore your artistic interests. My personal instruction will help you learn the basics of painting with water-based paint. In addition to my degree in Art Education, I have over 40 years of teaching…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association annual meeting
Diana Ellis The club will hold its Annual General Meeting on Monday, January 8, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Navajo Room in Sun Lakes Country Club (Phase 1). All members and anyone interested in becoming a member are welcome to attend, at which time we will hold a short meeting, followed by registration…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Healing with Essential Oils
Paullene Caraher The next oil sharing will be on January 10, the second Wednesday, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. We will be making two blends: one for appetite suppression and another for replenishing your energy. During the holidays, most of us enjoy the sumptuous foods that we don’t eat on a regular basis. Rich foods! Sweet…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Water Media Club “Spilling Paint on Purpose”
Rose Sumners “Travel,” the Sun Lakes WaterMedia Club’s current gallery showing, includes destinations and methods of journeying. Please visit and enjoy our work hanging in the art room location described below. A recent activity was the currently popular art form called “Pouring.” Diane Hitt led us through the complicated process of mixing measured amounts…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Free bridge lessons
Stephanie Hemberg If interested, please email Stephanie Hemberg at [email protected] and leave a phone number so I am able to call and talk with you. You must be available to play bridge on some Wednesdays through Fridays, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. I will be teaching easy-going social bridge! Please, non-smokers only!
Generals, Clubs & Classes, January 2018
ImproVables performing January 5
Andrea Hummel Feeling like a nice dinner and a good show without driving across town, finding a parking place or driving back late at night? Do we have a deal for you! The ImproVables, SLCT’s own improvisation troupe, will be performing on January 5 at Oakwood Country Club. Tickets are available at the concierge…