Andrea Hummel Two states achieved statehood on Valentine’s Day, February 14; Oregon in 1859 and, of course, Arizona in 1912. That means that this year Arizona will celebrate its 105th birthday. The Friends of the Library at Robson Branch will be celebrating with an afternoon’s entertainment by Arizona’s own Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s Official State Historian.…
Jayne Westlind Dave and Barb, Roger Walck and Don Wharton will appear in concert at Risen Savior Lutheran Church at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19. The church is located at 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. The concert will be their first appearance together for many years. Gospel concert musicians Dave and Barb Anderson,…
“Life as a U.S. Ambassador—More Than a Walk on the Beach” is the title of the talk at this year’s P.E.O. Coffee. Our speaker will share stories about ways to get the life you want. Our speaker will be Mary E. Kramer, former Iowa State Senator and President of the Senate as well as the…
Margaret Crusoe Was art one of your favorite subjects in school? Sometimes life happens and that inner artist gets pushed aside. Now is the time to tap into that childlike delight. My personal instruction will help you learn the basics of painting with watercolors. Intermediate instruction is also available. In addition to my degree in…
Evey Freed On December 13, Shalom Hadassah held their installation of officers at Oakwood Country Club along with their annual Chanukah party. The wonderful turnout, the Chanukah games and food, along with everyone’s Chanukah spirit led to a fun luncheon and afternoon. The new Board of Directors has already begun their work, and we can…
Gary Vacin The Sisk Park Bocce Ball Club concluded another successful fall season January 8, as around 150 members flooded the Sisk Park Ramada January 8 for the club’s fall Potluck and Awards Party. The attendees feasted on fried chicken and sipped soft drinks, wine and beer, accompanied by a wide array of salads and…
Marjorie Wright The United Methodist Women of the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will hold a Women’s Retreat from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on February 25, 2017. The event will take place at Lindsay Hall at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church located at 9248 East Riggs Road. The cost is $5.00. Tickets may…
By now, we should be back in the main Cottonwood pool on Monday and Wednesday. Welcome back all our winter friends! Water aerobics is great for helping to build back muscles from recent knee, hip, shoulder and other surgery. The water is warm, and the people are fun. We exercise to all kinds of music…
Sheila Axtman It’s February, a great month to celebrate the things that make you feel good: the people you love, chocolate, and yoga. Practicing yoga releases endorphins in your brain. You feel relaxed and happy. Vinyasa yoga also improves proprioception, strengthens and stretches your muscles and you become more flexible. It helps you feel and…
Stan Kaufman San Tan Crown Rotary Club is sponsoring the annual “Hooked on Healing Veterans” motorcycle ride on February 25, 2017, to benefit our local wounded veterans who have returned from service overseas. Cow Pie Bingo is one of the many fund-raising activities that are part of this event. Want to learn more? Want to…