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…
February 2015
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
Exercise is a new vital sign
Kim Kubsch Did you know that exercise is a new vital sign? As reported in The Wall Street Journal in December 2014, patients are coming out of the doctor’s office with prescriptions for physical activity in addition to drugs, doctor referrals and follow-up protocols. Try exercise as your new prescription for Type 2 Diabetes or Alzheimer’s…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
Free meditation class
Meditation quiets the mind, body and soul. When one sits quietly and settles down the mind, the body follows. If the body is too rattled and uneasy it is hard to settle the mind. Therefore, gentle exercises are done at the beginning to help the body get relaxed. You will feel your muscles relaxing after…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
Oakwood dance classes
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
Marine Corps League donates time and gifts to children
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…
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.
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
A new name for the Sun Lakes Watercolor Club
The Sun Lakes Watermedia Club now exists! To update our name to fit our use of all water based mediums, we have changed our title from the Watercolor Club. Members create artwork using acrylic paints, inks, watercolor pencils, casein and gouache and more. We welcome new member Janie Lucas. She is experimenting with watercolors from…
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)…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
San Tan Rotary participates in the Chandler Clean Machine
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…
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…