Jan B. As I write this on the last day in November, I see nearly-mature tangerines on our tree. But when you read this, all the citrus will be ripe and tasty, and the smell of citrus will be permeating the seasonal air. Whether you enjoy that aroma or find it unpleasant, well, you can…
Category: January 2021
Sports, January 2021
Wednesday’s Women’s League Finishes 2020 on High Note
Penny Petersen The 24 participants in the Wednesday league will be done by the time you read this, but even with COVID, they were all glad to get out of the house and play their favorite game. League Director Marie Hargus donated many hours toward arranging the schedule, supervising the player draw, figuring out the…
Sports, January 2021
Hits & Misses Bowling League
Ruth Andersen Great November scores for some of our great bowlers: High Scratch Series: 11/02. Men: Bob Welch 557, Steve Hull 539; Women: Tammy Visser 459, Ruth Andersen 454 11/09. Men: Steve Hull 620, Hal Newton 559; Women: Tammy Visser 501, Pat Schmeckpeper 480 11/16. Men: Steve Hull 587, Rick Bell 586; Women: Tammy Visser…
Generals, January 2021
2021 Palo Verde Road Management Update
Philip Montgomery, President Palo Verde Road Management Association is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation under and by the laws of the State of Arizona and is independent and separate from the Cottonwood Palo Verde Homeowners Association. The nine member board is made up of Palo Verde homeowners and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of…
Generals, January 2021
Robson Trap Trials
The 2021 Robson Trap Trials will be held on March 12, at the Casa Grande Trap & Skeet Club. Each community can field as many shooters as they want, but the score of the top five shooters will be the official score for each community. Each community can have guest shooters, but their score will…
January 2021
Music for The Perfect Place
Rose Saunders Research has shown that music can enhance the quality of life for older adults. Listening to or singing songs may provide emotional or behavioral benefits to those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Key brain areas linked to musical memory are relatively undamaged in dementia. Music can be a way to communicate with those who…
Clubs & Classes, January 2021
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
What I Miss from Days Gone By Dorothy Long Thinking back, one can become nostalgic for the good old days. Not all of it was better. We’ve come a long way because of modern technology. None of us would probably want to go back in time, but there are things we miss. I decided to…
Clubs & Classes, January 2021
Golf Tournament Story
Sun Lakes Rotary More than 120 golfers enjoyed Arizona’s warm, winter weather and the chance to play great (and maybe not-so-great) golf at the 27th Annual Sun Lakes Rotary Charity Golf Tournament on Dec. 6, but it was the community that benefitted the most. Proceeds from the tournament, the largest fundraiser of the year,…
Generals, January 2021
Sheriff’s Posse Welcomes Dr. Almodovar
Commander Craig Lloyd, SLSP Please join me in welcoming another new member to the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse. Dr. Max Almodovar has been volunteering in the Sun Lakes Posse for the past year and assisting in various community events serving the needs of the Sun Lakes residents, while undergoing a very thorough law enforcement vetting…
Clubs & Classes, January 2021
Sun Lakes Roadrunners RV Club
Cathie Smith, Secretary The Roadrunners RV Club is all about fun, travel, new adventures, good food, and great friends! The group enjoys many opportunities to see new sights, go on organized tours, or explore on their own. Members like to dine out or cook at the campsite, learn from others, and share their own ideas…