How important is public education to America’s future? And how important to that future is having broad educational choices? Those are just two of the many questions the Restless Minds discussion group will tackle when it meets on Tuesday, February 13, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Sewing Room of Oakwood’s Arts & Crafts…
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Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Interested in practicing Spanish?
Dianne Zimmerman Interested in practicing Spanish? Come join the Advanced Conversational Spanish group. We welcome all advanced Spanish speakers to participate in our fun, friendly and lively meetings each Wednesday from 4:15-5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood Country Club. We discuss a wide variety of topics in…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Love is in the air
Lois Valleau It’s February, and we’re moving into the expression of love, right on the heels of January when we may have set resolutions for improving our lives. We most often hear romantic love spoken of in relation to Valentine’s Day, but what if we vowed to love ourselves more this month. I’m sure…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
How to use essential oils
JoAnne Gaudioso Essential Oils may be used in three different ways: Aromatically: For emotional or respiratory support and cleaning the air, inhale from an open bottle, rub a drop of oil between the palms and inhale or diffuse. Internally: For digestive upset or supporting your immune system. Ingest one drop of oil in a capsule,…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Basic Social Dance Classes
Mary Lou Kaye Admit it … you’ve always wanted to float across the dance floor and impress the heck out of your friends. Well, now’s the time to make that happen. Basic Social Dance classes started in November, and they’re so easy that within one hour, you will be able to move to a foxtrot,…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Grandma’s Trunk Dorothy Long In the attic sets Grandma’s trunk gathering dust and time worn. Inside of it are stored treasures and precious memories from the past. Many years ago, it traveled across the ocean with my Grandmother Mary, her brother and her parents, my great-grandparents. They left England in 1874 and were met in…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
DAR offers membership workshop
Toni Bolling Lutter Mitzi Iverson, Membership Chair, has announced that Gila Butte DAR will offer a free workshop for women interested in locating a Revolutionary War ancestor and joining National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The workshop will be held Saturday, February 24, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Sun Lakes. Trained…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Love is in the photograph
Ann Posiviata There is plenty to do this coming February. The shortest month of the year is jammed packed with events to attend and photograph. Subject matter is vast, from majestic Arabian horses, athletes of golf and baseball, to festivals offering stunning artistry like hoop dancing and the Chinese culture, along with a chocolate lover’s…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Cheers Singles Club is preparing for a busy 2018
Ann Kisner We have already started a busy and exciting year. Travel, party, volunteering, wine and dine are all a part of this busy year of 2018. With that in mind, we are going to review the Cheers activities and their schedules. If you are not already involved, take a good look and get involved…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Life beyond the teabag: Friends, lovers and soul mates – pairing tea and chocolate
Diane Eddy There are three ways to consider tea and chocolate. The first is as “friends,” where both the tea and the chocolate enjoy the same characteristics. The second is as “lovers,” when the steaming cup and the luxurious chocolate complement each other despite their apparent differences. The third perspective is as “soul mates,”…