Category: February 2015

And the Sisk Bocce winners are…all of us!

Irene D’Aloisio, Publicity Director It’s been a great first session for the Sisk Bocce Club this fall. And every one of our members is a winner. Who couldn’t be a winner when you’re able to play bocce outdoors in the warm sun with a fun-loving group and friendly competition? The first session ended on January…

Writers’ Page – February 2015

Shannon’s Unsuitable Suit Dee Rysdahl Shannon Smith summoned Sarah, her skilled seamstress, to sew a stylish Spring suit suitable for social situations. She scoured the stores and selected a slubbed saffron silk and a simple spectacular style she was sure should show off her stout silhouette as slender, sultry and sophisticated. Sarah, the seamstress was…

ILGA prepares for annual Swing for Hope tournament

In this 2014 photo, Mark Weiss, Senior Director of Development For Arizona Health Development, accepts our donation from Betty Dupuis.

Marcella Brown, Publicity ILGA’S annual charity event, Swing for Hope, will be held at Ironwood Golf Course on April 2. The proceeds from this event provide funds that go directly to the University of Arizona Foundation for research done in Arizona specifically. All donations are tax deductible. The tournament will take the form of fun…

Veterans’ Voice – February 2015

Art Sloane VetJobs Veteran Eagle is a new website that I can recommend to all active duty and veterans. Jesse Ramirez, a former Navy veteran, has the chance to see again because of a new invention called eSight glasses. Unfortunately, these glasses cost $14,000 which the VA will not cover. The Reverend Joseph F. Matrishion,…

State Parties – February 2015

Michigan – March 27 Calling all Michiganders! Come join us Friday, March 27 at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom for a Michigan state party where you can meet others in the Sun Lakes area from Michigan. The meet and greet event starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by a sit down dinner with open bar. Tickets are…

Edgar Cayce Study Group – February 2015

Our “Search for God” study group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Room A-2 of Cottonwood Country Club. We explore the readings of Edgar Cayce who is recognized as the greatest psychic of the 20th century and the founder of holistic healing. We strive to be healthier, peaceful and to be one with the…

Member-Guest Tournament March 19 benefits “Gina’s Team”

Cottonwood’s Lady Niners has selected Gina’s Team as the beneficiary of its annual Member-Guest golf tournament March 19 announced Co-Chairs Leslie Swan (right) and Karen Kishpaugh (second from right). Gina’s Team speakers were Lady Niners member Charlene Clausen (left) and guest Romelle Durand (second from left).

Lila Ritchie Inspirational messages concerning “Gina’s Team” highlighted Cottonwood’s Lady Niners annual Christmas celebration December 18 held in the Saguaro Room. Member Charlene Clausen and guest Romelle Durand highlighted a brief program with details about Gina’s Team, the volunteer program chosen to be the benefactor of the annual Member-Guest Tournament March 19. Gina’s Team consists…

Korean War veterans – February 2015

The R Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will meet on Tuesday, February 24 in the Friendship Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club at 10:00 a.m. Each month we have a passionate, informational and entertaining speaker that will leave you glad that you came! Please join us Tuesday to find out who…