Denise Lott The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1296, wanted to be sure that children in the area had a happy holiday memory. On December 24, the pickup trucks of several unit members were loaded with some of the remaining Toys for Tots gifts. Going into three Chandler low-income housing areas, tarps were spread out on…
Edie Gilbertsen teaches dance at Oakwood arts and crafts room across from Patrol. On Mondays from 2:00-2:45 p.m. is the Foxtrot, from 1:30-3:15 is a private hour open to schedule one to four people. On Wednesdays 3:15-4:00 p.m. Mambo and Wednesdays 4:00-4:45 p.m. Cha-Cha. Please call Edie at 480-831-1064 to hold a place in classes…
A new mobile-shower trailer unveiled in Chandler recently is designed to provide shower facilities for those who are homeless and receiving temporary housing. The trailer is equipped with three shower stalls, private dressing areas and a washer and dryer to clean clothing on the spot. Studies show that about one-third of people who are homeless…
Happy Valentine’s! This is our Dinner Dance to celebrate Valentine’s Day and to enjoy this special evening we will share together. This month we will be dancing to the sounds of Rich Howard. Come join us on February 15 and enjoy cocktails at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 5:45p.m.; the dancing will start at…
Have you been to the new D’Vine Gourmet Gift and Wine Shop at Fulton Ranch Promenade? If you haven’t, you are missing a real treat. Owners Denise McCreery’s past careers include time spent as a professional singer, marketing manager, high school teacher and software developer. She has worked for such companies as Pepsi-Cola, Ernst &…
Jerry Christensen Once again the Scandinavian Club will be celebrating its heritage on Sunday, February 15. A very special program is planned as the Consulate of Sweden (Arizona) will be our guest speaker. C. Mattias Stolpe is the Honorary Consul for the Swedish Consulate in Phoenix. His jurisdiction is for the state of Arizona. The…
Sue Schwartz Lace up your sneakers, bring a water bottle and join the I Love Walking group. Walking is the perfect form of exercise. It requires nothing but time and your own two feet. Walking at your own pace in the safe environment of our San Tan Ballroom is an efficient way to get your…
Lady Joker’s Wild Ponytail Canasta The Lady Joker’s Wild Ponytail Canasta card group which meets on Sunday afternoons in the Bradford Room of the Oakwood Clubhouse gathered recently for a holiday picture; those pictured are front row (left to right) Ellie Tandy, Gerri Deublein, Kathi Bobek; second row Thelma Neuman, Ruth Muenzer, Virginia Woodbeck, Anna…
The Agave Quilters got off to a fantastic start in 2015 with a wonderful Trunk Show in January by Barbara Polston of Phoenix. Barbara introduced Agave members to her newest book, Quilting with Doilies: Inspirations, Techniques, and Projects published by Schiffer, and now available on Amazon. Included in the January trunk show were all the fabulous…
Nancy Zier On Thursday, January 15 new officers for the year 2015 were presented to members; President Vicki McKenna; Vice-Presisdent Lorraine Longpre; Treasurer Carol Reese; Secretary Phyllis Mills; Editor Nancy Zier; Historian Joan Berkovec; and Events Coordinator Terri Pate. Many members worked diligently to present a large number of gourds for display and sale at…