Sandra Humes, Publicity On Dec. 7, 2019, over 100 members and friends of the African American Association of Sun Lakes enjoyed an evening full of fun, friendship, and fellowship as they celebrated their annual Christmas Dinner Dance. The party was held in the Oakwood ballroom where the intimate crowd was thoroughly entertained by the local…
JoAnne Gaudioso With the holidays behind us, it’s time to start thinking about getting back to a healthy eating routine. Unless, of course, you’re one of those people who manages to decline all of the delicious (yet terrible for you) foods that tend to get passed around during the holidays… I’m just going to assume…
Edey Sanders, Janet Hayes, and Lisa Heene Our bodies are our gardens — our wills are our gardeners. William Shakespeare We meet the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the A-9/ Phoenix Room at Cottonwood Palo Verde. Bring a pen and paper to take notes. Our January guest speaker is nutritionist Linda…
Sue Sindelar Well, what better way to start a new year than with a great resolution: “Attend the Tuesday afternoon DAC gatherings with a great group of friendly and talented members and begin painting again or finish some of those paintings you have started.” This is one resolution that will give your artistic life a…
Gary Vacin “This is the safest kind of flying there is.” That’s how Sun Lakes resident Gary Vacin described flying powered parachutes (ppcs) to a crowd of about 80 attendees and guests during a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) gathering Nov. 18 at the Sun Lakes Country Club. “Flying a ppc is…
Glenna Reeves On Nov. 22, Sue Bart, Desert Threads president; Charyl Garman, AQG president; and Yvonne Cozart, community service coordinator, traveled to U.S. Vets’ temporary housing complex in Phoenix. Due to all the donations, talented quilt-making, and huge hearts, 45 quilts were delivered to deserving men and women who served our country. Every Friday, U.S.…
Judee Curtis Our Christmas Line Dance group was small, as there were family health issues and gatherings, going out of town, going “back home,” illnesses, injuries, you name it. But the dancers who came had a great time, did a good job, and we danced every dance on the list! We also decided that, next…
John Blair January is a great time to ease into a fitness resolution, and yoga is a great resolution for stretching and strengthening injuries, old or current. Yoga is a 5000-year-old practice integrating breath and movement, allowing blood flow to organs, muscles, and joints, bringing better health and wellness. John comes from Montana as an…
Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in playing Mahjongg (lessons are available) on Mondays, October through April, please email me at [email protected] and leave a phone number so I am able to call and talk with you. We play from 1 to 4 p.m. Please, non-smokers only!
Bea Loozer In January, many of us think about how to leave a positive impression on the world, and we ponder what New Year’s resolutions we want to make. Goalies join the world in these annual reflections. It’s also a good time to remind ourselves of the Golden Goalies’ mission. Our new captain Janice recently…