Elaine Kraemer, CWPV Foundation President Volunteerism and giving to others are considered to be high measures of success for the Cottonwood Palo Verde Foundation. In fact, the CWPV Foundation was established to enhance the quality of life for the older population of Sun Lakes and the East Valley in the areas of health, education and…
I bought a new fly rod today. I didn’t tell the wife what I had done. Hey, just realized I could put this to the tune of the Beatles’ “A Day in the Life.” But, seriously, my better half has never really understood my collection of, um, Essential Fly Fishing Gear. When I did tell…
Liz DeMichael, Publicity November was an enjoyable month for playing golf for the Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA). Read on… 11/7. Low Gross. A beautiful day for the ladies to play such a tough game, and they were up for the challenge! The winners were Flight #1: Terry Gaube and Tracy Rice (tied…
New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning (NFLL), a peer-led, self-directed organization of over 400 members operating under the sponsorship of Mesa Community College (MCC), may be just what you are looking for. Many educational and social opportunities happen by joining interactive groups. Classes meet anywhere from two to three hours. There are no tests, grades…
Big January for New Adventures in Learning New Adventures, a lifelong-learning program in the Southeast Valley, marks several important events in the first month of 2019. To begin, on January 11 the group will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in the ballroom of SunBird Golf Resort. The event runs from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and…
Gary Vacin If you missed out on the Sisk Park Bocce Club’s fall tournament, don’t fret. There’s still time to sign up for the spring tournament. Just attend the club’s potluck and awards party beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 13, at the Sisk Park pavilion. Another option is to mail the $25…
Unit 11 Dorothy Thurman, Secretary/Treasurer The Unit 11 January Board of Directors meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. in the Ceramics Room (A-8) of the Cottonwood clubhouse. All Unit 11 homeowners are invited and encouraged to attend. The Unit 11 Ladies Coffee will be held on Wednesday, January…
Bob Hutchins A presentation by a representative of the County Library System was the first notification of a change at the library. The transfer of approximately 20 County Library employees would require the relocation of the Book Store and closure of the Lecky Center which had served as the host for presentations of virtually…
Carol Smith On December 4, we had a wonderful luncheon to install our new board for 2019; President Debbie Horner, Vice President Mary Dyrseth, Secretary Julie Hastings and Treasurer Colleen Ritter. They have a hard act to follow. We gave our thanks to Jan Skibo for her great work this year. We also played our…
Thank you to the dancers who came to our Christmas Line Dance on Sunday, December 9. We had a really great time dancing all three levels. It’s nice for dancers to see dances at higher levels. It gives everyone an opportunity to realize there are only so many things you can do with your feet,…