Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. The saying goes that art imitates life and it is true in most instances. One thing is for sure; movies such as this 1956 one can make you feel glad and, at the same time, make you feel sad. It is like life. We have moments of ecstasy as well as…
February 2017
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Line Dancing with Judee
Half of the dancers who have been dancing since September were able to come to the dance in December. We had a really good time and missed the other half who went back “home” for Christmas, had company for Christmas or were ill or hurt. They all looked so nice that I just had to…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Other Card Results
The Lady Jokers Wild Hand and Foot Card Group Susan Gottschalk The Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot card group gathered for a holiday picture prior to their weekly game. Front row left to right: Karen Ryan, Janet Rogers and Sandy Bealmear. Front seating left to right: Rita Stadler, Ellie Tandy, Jackie Jones and Kathi…
Features, February 2017
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook There is so much good news to love about home remodeling! The national average home value increased double digits last year. Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies are predicting remodeling in 2017 to be at the highest level. Homeowners are responding by doing larger remodeling projects to customize their home to facilitate their…
Sports, February 2017
ILGA preparing for annual charity event
Marcella Brown One game was played at each course. This year a sumptuous chili dinner was provided by the Sun Lakes ladies after the second play day, to the enjoyment of all! February is the month to start thinking about our annual charity event, Swing for Hope. It will be held Thursday, March 30, and…
Religion, February 2017
Circus
Come to our circus and experience a once-in-a-lifetime Red Hatters event at the Cottonwood Country Club, 25630 Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes, on March 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event is for supporting members only. The cost is just $50.00. There will be lots of shopping, plated lunch, circus entertainment, door prizes, photographer,…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Local Audubon Society
The Desert Rivers Audubon Society (DRAS) is the local chapter of the National Audubon Society. DRAS meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Gilbert Library at Guadalupe and Greenfield at 7:00 p.m., but only October through March of each year. You are invited to join. The fall bird migration has started, and lakes…
Generals, February 2017
Chordaires announce their spring show date
Sandy Bocynesky The fabulous Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes announces April 1, 2017, as the date for their 37th annual spring show. This year’s show, And The Beat Goes On, will feature so many tunes you grew up listening and possibly dancing to. Remember “Kokomo” by the Beach Boys and “Rock ‘n Roll is Here to Stay”…
Sports, February 2017
Charity begins at the Cottonwood Pickleball Club
It’s time for Valentine’s Day, but the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood wants everyone to know what a great and giving time they had at their December ‘Tis the Season Pickleball Social. It was an all-day affair with outrageous holiday outfits and loads of fun on the courts. It was worth a trip to the…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Come fly with us at the February Women’s Connection guest month meeting
Sue Elsner Invite a guest, male or female, to the Women’s Connection Guest Month Brunch to be held on Thursday, February 9, at 9:00 a.m. in the Kingston Ballroom of the Oakwood Clubhouse to hear this “High Flying Adventure” speaker Captain Lonny McClung from Phoenix. Capt. McClung is retired from the United States Navy but…