Harry Huckemeyer Now that all the holiday festivities are sadly a thing of the past and our New Year’s resolutions are well documented, we all have the opportunity for a fresh start. For the Short Line Model Railroad Club, the present time is the time for planning, and we will hopefully continue to participate in…
The Gila Butte Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently contributed to the Crossnore Children’s Home’s emergency disaster relief fund. The school is located in Western North Carolina and suffered flood damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Crossnore is one of five schools the DAR has sponsored since the 1930s.…
Our organization is always looking for help and would be thrilled if anyone would come forward and lend a helping hand. We welcome new members anytime to bring new ideas and new crafts. Men are always invited as volunteers to help the ladies get our Bazaar and fundraising activities off the ground. Here are a…
Kristy DeCleene Start the new year better equipped to become a healthier you by joining us at the Women’s Connection on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. for a fabulous program, which includes coffee, tea, pastries, and fruit, with gluten-free available upon request. Admission is $22 (tax and gratuity included) payable by cash or check…
Mary Humecke The AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch (SEV) will host AAUW Arizona Public Policy Co-chairs Beverly Byrd and Betsy Flaten as speakers at its Jan. 20 general meeting. The monthly meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Riggs Road. Members are encouraged to invite friends…
Arthur Fink Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel…
Eileen Turner Sew-N-Sews ushered out 2024 in style with their annual luncheon. This year they dined at the Palo Verde restaurant. They enjoyed a presentation by the Sun Lakes Chordaires. Many of the Special Interest Groups continue to do some extraordinary projects. The SOS (Sharpen Our Skills) Group has been working on techniques to make…
Cindy Templeton Have you ever wondered how our favorite quilting stores choose their fabrics from so many fabric companies? Have you ever found an amazing fabric panel but are not sure what to do with it? Lauri McAlpin of Quilt Central Studios and the online panel shop Focus on Fabric will answer those questions and…
Mary La Tourelle The Agave Quilt Guild held their annual holiday luncheon on Dec. 4 at the Palo Verde clubhouse, with 50 members in attendance. Skillfully planned and executed by members Faith Bragg and Georgia Hartman, this year’s theme was “Winter Party.” Georgia donated 60 teacup pincushions, which she made from her family’s three-generation collection…
Sarah Marks Local artists transform simple gourds into stunning works of art. For over 4,000 years, gourds have been more than just vessels. From ancient Egypt to modern-day America, these versatile fruits have been used for everything from water carriers to musical instruments and artistic creations. Today, a group of talented artists in Sun Lakes…