February 2016

Upcoming programs at  Ed Robson Branch Library

Patty Dennehy February is another busy month for programs at the Ed Robson Library with something for everyone! Please join us for these special events: Wednesday, February 3 at 10:30 a.m. – Riding with the Duke: John Wayne in AZ – a fascinating presentation by Greg McNamee on the Duke’s time living and producing films…

Conservation Corner

Food waste Pauline Lee Did you know that one-third of all the food production in the world is lost or wasted? This amount of food is worth US $750 billion. In less developed countries, losses are due mainly to food decay in the field and spoilage on the way to the market. Curiously in the…

Ask Your Agents

Dear Tammy, Cheri and Bety: Happy New Year! With the New Year upon us, one of my resolutions this year is to watch what I eat! I’m a little concerned about my upcoming cruise to the Bahamas. I’m worried that I’m going to blow it or blow up! Do you have any suggestions to help…

The Hot Spot

Sun Lakes Women’s Association President Collette McNally presents a check for $8,000 to Sun Lakes Fire Department Union President Captain Ron Puchta (left) and SLFD Chief of Department Troy Maloney. The SLWA has been a loyal and consistent friend to the Sun Lakes Fire Department since its early days. The funds will go to the…

Dr. Geri Hall to speak at annual P.E.O. Coffee set for February 10

Dr. Geri Hall

“Senior Moment or Something Else: When to Seek Help for Memory Slips” is the title of Dr. Hall’s address. Dr. Hall, PhD, ARNP, GCNS, FAAN and Clinical Nurse Specialist, is an internationally recognized expert in the recognition and care of people with dementing illnesses. Currently employed by the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, Geri developed, published, and…

Four IronOaks Teams Sweep USTA Sectionals

Some of the IronOaks Tennis Club winners who will be advancing to the national championships.

IronOaks Tennis Club once again showed why it is one of the premier senior tennis clubs in the nation, with four teams capturing their respective league titles at the Southwest USTA 65-and-over Sectional Tennis Championships in Surprise, AZ from December 11-13, 2015. Competing teams which had won their local leagues represented districts from El Paso,…

Aging well workshop

On Thursday, March 3 at 9:00 A.M., an Aging Well Workshop is being sponsored by the Sun Lakes United Church of Christ. The event will be held at the Sun Lakes Chapel opposite the Sun Lakes Country Club clubhouse. Workshop Topics are empowering others to be your health care advocate in a crisis, what is…

Sun Lakes Writers’ Group

Minnie and Me Ruby Regina Witcraft Most of the dogs on our farm were strays but Minnie was a white, sweet, shy, pitiful, throw away female with the personality of a piece of white bread. When I say throw away, I mean it latterly as she was dumped by the side of Draper Lake road…