For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Mystery Tour Jan. 14, 2022 Price: $109 per person We’ll travel down the road a bit and stop somewhere you wouldn’t want to miss. Next—our lunch stop—then more surprises! Musical Instrument Museum with Lunch Jan. 25, 2022 Price: $129…
Category: January 2022
Generals, January 2022
Arizona Red & Pink Hats Sparkles State Convention Planned
Glamour and Glitz, hosted by Desert Ya Ya’s and Chapeaux Rouge, is scheduled for March 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the San Tan Ballroom at the Cottonwood clubhouse, at 25630 Brentwood Drive, in Sun Lakes. Formal dress; must be in royal colors. Hosts are Queen Mum Ann Crabtree and Queen Mom Judy…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Sun Lakes Knights Plan Annual Soccer Challenge at St. Peter’s
Maynard Iverson, Public Relations Chair For the past 15 years, Council 9678 of the Knights of Columbus has conducted a Soccer Challenge event for the students at St. Peter’s Indian Mission School. The school is located seven miles south of Sun Lakes, on the Gila River Reservation. The 200-plus students are divided into two groups:…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Noted Aviation Historian Briefs Aero Club Gathering
A noted aviation historian has refuted the notion that the B-17 “Memphis Belle” crew was the first to finish a full 25-mission tour during World War II. He spoke to an audience of 55 during the Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) gathering on Nov. 15. Col. James Evans (USAF ret.) told how a B-24 Liberator…
Religion, January 2022
We Are in the Presence of God
Senior Pastor Marvin D. Arnpriester Richard Rohr, author and Franciscan monk from Albuquerque, made the following observation: “We cannot attain the presence of God, because we’re already in the presence of God.” “What’s absent is awareness!” Jesus promised that he would never leave nor forsake us. If that is true, then we are never out…
Generals, January 2022
Are You a Movie Lover?
If you enjoy movies and would like to have lively discussions about movies with other couples, we are forming a new group. This also will be a great opportunity to meet new friends. Please call Sandy at 480-532-4523.
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Restless Minds Topic: Changing Standards
Is it unfair to judge the past by the standards of the present? This topic will be explored when the Restless Minds discussion group meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 11, in the Sewing Room of Oakwood’s Arts & Crafts Center. Restless Minds is a monthly discussion group available to all people with open,…
Sports, January 2022
PVLGA News
Mary Nelson Nov. 16 Results: Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA) U of A Cancer Fundraiser: Flight 1: 1st Place Team: Zara Logan, Denise Orthen, Barbara Senneff, and Eden Carter; 2nd Place Team: Virginia Cook, Sandy Worden, Linda Grendahl, and Jane Lewis; 3rd Place Team: Maryanne Lofquist, Mary Lu Esget, Helen Jeub, and Joni Hiller…
Sports, January 2022
Oakwood Lady Niners Golf League
Reggie Wegman Our Christmas Scramble and Luncheon was a great success. The Ugly Sweater Contest was not so ugly. Actually, some of them were pretty darn cute. Kathy Chebuhar, our president, installed the new officers: Pam Matassarin, president; Loy Rheinauer, vice president; Lynn Matassarin, secretary; and Rachel Enloe, treasurer. Thank you, Kathy and the members…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
The Desert Artists Club Welcomes 2022
Sue Sindelar Welcome, artists, to 2022. We have, at the Desert Artists Club, seen many changes over the past two years. It has been a challenge to keep up with unsettling times during this pandemic. Attendance in our club, as with other clubs, has been lower than usual, of course, and as we move forward in…