Lyle Replogle In January the Scandinavian Club of South East Valley hosted exchange students from Scandinavia. It is always an evening of interest for all who attend as we listen to the experience of young people attending school in our country. They also shared some of the differences of education and culture between their countries…
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Clubs & Classes, February 2016
SLJC Men’s Club happenings
Michael Dar The Men’s Club December meeting guest was Sy Evans who introduced us to Kinesiology – the scientific study of human movements addressing physiological, mechanical and psychological associated mechanisms. Sy dedicated a big portion of his presentation to the applied kinesiology using club members as mediums to prove body response to different physiological stimulus…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Sun Lakes Republican Club to meet February 9
Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “The Presidential Candidates and the U.S. Constitution” with special guest speaker Attorney Shane F. Krauser at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. The…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Outstanding array of speakers at Sun Lakes Rotary
Norm Noble On Tuesday, February 2, Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor of Chandler, will be the guest speaker, sharing insights into the coming year. In 1994, Tibshraeny became mayor of Chandler. During his time tenure, he saw Chandler’s transition from a rural town to a bedroom community for Phoenix. He oversaw the construction of the Chandler Fashion…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
New Horizons Writers’ Group
Lucky me Bob Hirt We lived in a small village, population 3200, in Western New York State and it had all the characteristics of many small villages nationwide; a couple of gas stations, a restaurant, a bank, an insurance agency, a barbershop, a dentist, two doctors and of course, a funeral home. The pace was…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Savvy Travelers meeting February 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us Thursday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club. It’s a cruise night with Norwegian Cruise Line. District Sales Manager Roz Young will update us on all the new and exciting itineraries with Norwegian—new ships and special promotions, door prizes, discounts and extra onboard credit for…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Dance classes
Edie Gilbertsen Ballroom group classes are Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 and 24. Learn more Cha Cha from 2:30-3:15 p.m. and learn Rumba from 3:15-4:00 p.m. Private lessons can be scheduled from 1:30-2:20 p.m. and 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Mondays; call Edie to lock in your time. Cost: Private and group prices, $40 per…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Come join the chess club
Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Oakwood Clubhouse Greenbriar C Room. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees. For…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Cheers reunion
Circle Thursday, February 25 on your calendars! All former and current members of Cheers are invited to meet old friends and some new ones. You may bring a guest. Where: Poolside at Oakwood Time: 4:00 p.m. There will be appetizers and a cash bar. Please RSVP to 895-8253. If a ride is needed call Connie…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
“Reach Out Sun Lakes” begins its ninth year
Ellen Engel In a fine finish to its eighth year of collecting food and funds for the Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank in Chandler, Reach Out volunteers collected a total of 5,276 pounds (over 2.5 tons) of staple foods and $4,114 in cash, a very nice response and somewhat better than 2014’s totals. So the goal…