February 2020

Personalized Painting Instruction

Margaret Crusoe Have you ever wanted to learn to paint with acrylic paints? This could be your opportunity to try them out. I have over 20 years of teaching experience, with a bachelor’s degree in Art Education. My paintings have sold in open air art markets and other venues. The cost is $120 (non-refundable) for…

Weeders Garden Club News

Karen Wollscheid, Publicity, Weeders Garden Club The Weeders Garden Club meets monthly to learn from informative speakers on all aspects of gardening. We also enjoy field trips to interesting places in the Valley. Whether you are new to garden clubs or have spent your life interested in growing things, we welcome you! On Feb. 13,…

Questers Support Railway Days

Jeanette Thomson The Questers is an international organization which aims to stimulate the appreciation of antiques through study and to encourage the preservation of historical landmarks. The Estrella Chapter has worked to assist the Arizona Railway Museum in its efforts to restore railway cars and engines significant to the opening of the American West to…

Author Donis Casey to Appear in Sun Lakes

Andrea Hummel Mystery fans will certainly recognize the name Donis Casey, author of the Alafair Tucker mysteries. Casey has twice won the Arizona Book Award, been a finalist for the Willa Award, and has been a seven-time finalist for the Oklahoma Book Award. Now local fans can meet her in person following the February Friends…

Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club Donates to AFMA Charities

The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club used their year-end meeting and holiday get-together to bring toys to the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Charities Toy Drive. Pictured with just some of the toys collected (left to right) are Second Vice President Brian Curry, First Vice President Bob Glantz, AFMA’s Floyd Richardson and Bailey Jones, SLBLC…