Susan Reynhout It’s a new year and it’s a chance to become a new you as well! That means change, and change is hard but is what is needed to get to a better place, physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, etc. Most of us are serious creatures of habit and lovers of comfort. Georg Lichtenberg…
Category: February 2019
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
It’s party time at Cheers Singles Club
Ann Kisner Come join the fun at our evenings together. Wine tasting, fine/fun dining, Thursday socials, cards and movies are part of our activities at Cheers. Our Wine Tasting is every month on the second Wednesday of the month. Our host or hostess organizes the party at their home. This is a very popular event.…
Features, February 2019
Mardi Gras Rent Party
Helen Daley Most people are familiar with Mardi Gras and know all about the Carnival celebration beginning Twelfth Night (last night of Christmas and the start of Epiphany), traditionally January 6 and ending on Shrove, or Fat, Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday). Since the ending date is tied to Easter, it changes every year.…
Generals, February 2019
State Parties
Washington State Patio Party We are just weeks away from the annual Washington Patio Party. We emailed the invitation/registration forms to existing participants a few weeks ago. It’s a fun, casual event. It gives you an opportunity to wear attire from Washington – like something to do with your favorite sport team or school,…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group meeting notice
The Ladies Community Chit & Chat Breakfast Group will be meeting on the second Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Cottonwood Country Club in the Saguaro Room. Come to meet new and greet former friends. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. to register, network before the meeting or after the meeting for camaraderie. Reserved seating for…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Come learn watercolor in a fun, non threatening environment
Jean Anderson Come on, admit it, you’ve always wanted to paint in watercolor. There are so many articles written about the therapeutic effects of watercolor, and some have compared it to meditation in its ability to relax painters when they get in the “zone.” You’ll love it; you really will. There is nothing more exhilarating…
Sports, February 2019
Bradshaw Tournament winner correction
Penny Petersen OOPS! In the Splash story printed in January, I submitted the wrong photo for the winners of the 75% Women’s category in the Bradshaw Tournament. The correct winners were Dorothea Flachsmann and Donna Nelson (pictured). Please accept my apologies.
Sports, February 2019
2018 ended with a bang for PVLGA
Liz DeMichael The Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA) finished off 2018 in a big way. Check it out… 12/04. Front Nine. Only the scores on the front nine holes of the course counted toward the score, although 18 holes were played. You could have done well on the back side, as this ol’…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Ladies Bridge looking for members
Sun Lakes Cottonwood Country Club Thursday Ladies Bridge Association is looking for new members; ladies looking for friendship, enjoyment and day of social intermediate bridge. We are open to all residents of Sun Lakes. Play is in the Cottonwood Ballroom at 9:30 a.m., year-round. For more information contact Dee Guthrie at 480-305-0484.
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Short Line Model Railroad Club is making a comeback
Harry Huckemeyer With the new year moving right along, February is a time of planning and getting prepared for all the good things that are in store for us in the upcoming days. For starters, we can usually count on Mother Nature to provide us with the type of weather where we can make plans…