Norm Noble Back in the old days, gathering around the kitchen table had a meaning different than today. In the tiny town of Larchwood, Iowa, population 382, it meant that there was no hospital and no resident doctor and when a baby was due you made do. That’s where Dwight Grotewold of Sun Lakes entered…
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Generals, February 2015
Sun Lakes Community Theatre enters the 21st century
Good news! Beginning with our spring production of Southern Hospitality (March 10-14), SLCT ticketing will enter the 21st century. On February 16 we will begin selling tickets using an online software ticketing system. In order to ease the transition from the current “in person” method, we will continue to sell tickets at our usual locations in…
Generals, February 2015
Free driving workshop
Neighbors Who Care is offering a free community workshop called Driver Independence and Safety on Tuesday, February 10. The event will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in Room 4 of the Education Building at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Light refreshments will be served. This program will be presented by a local driving instructor who…
Generals, February 2015
CPR class on February 28 at SLUMC
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will hold their annual CPR class on Saturday, February 28 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in Lindsay Hall. The fee is $20. Please register by calling 480-895-8766. Space is limited.
Generals, February 2015
19th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival returns February 8-22 in Valley cities
Deborah Muller The film line-up at the 19th annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF) is something to crow about – or make that sing about – as the annual event prepares to hit screens throughout the Valley from February 8-22, 2015. Legendary singer/musician/actor Theodore Bikel (The Sound of Music, and Fiddler on the Roof)…
Generals, February 2015
Southern Hospitality to open in March
Andrea Hummel Feeling up to some “southern hospitality?” Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s spring play Southern Hospitality, written by Jones, Hope and Wooten, has been cast and is preparing for a March opening. The ambitious production features eight women and five men and is a comedy/farce. Characters and the actors who play them are as follows:…
Generals, February 2015
Medicare, Medicaid and related health benefit info
Neil I. Tamber Come and get personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about original Medicare, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona…
Generals, February 2015
Thanks for sharing citrus
Sarah Kelzenberg “Sun Lakes Citrus Sharers.” Say that five times in a row, fast! Now entering into our 9th season, the Sun Lakes Citrus Sharers will be collecting spare fruit at homes in all Sun Lakes communities from February 7-March 9 and donate the harvest to St. Mary’s Food Bank. We need volunteers: Several teams…
Generals, February 2015
Karaoke and dancing planned
Enjoy karaoke and dancing with Mr. B. & The Blonde – double the fun at Sun Lakes Country Club Pro Shop Lounge on Saturday, February 14 from 7:00-? p.m.; and Saturday, February 28 from 7:00-? p.m. The lounge will be serving food. Mark your calendar for a another fun evening of singing and dancing. If…
Generals, February 2015
Lake Diamond Luminaria Walk recap
The second full weekend in December has become a Sun Lakes tradition for many families and friends and this year was no exception. Hundreds of visitors turned out both evenings to enjoy cool, crisp weather and 1,000 luminaries encircling Diamond Lake, plus the homes facing the lake never looked more beautiful in their holiday finery.…