Category: February 2020

Education Is Topic for Restless Minds

Bill Gates It’s no secret the demands and pressures on public schools have changed considerably in recent decades. The Restless Minds discussion group will explore these changes in education when the group meets at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the Sewing Room of Oakwood’s Arts & Crafts Center. Discussion leaders Dar and John Brasch,…

Hiking Club January Highlights and February Events

Warren Wasescha Sixteen club members kicked off the new year by hiking to “Resolution Rock” at South Mountain to “fly” their resolutions through a special “rock portal” into the new year, followed by a “toast” at the trailhead afterwards. Word has it everyone is keeping their resolutions so far! In January, the Mellows enjoyed hikes…

Matthew’s Crossing Provides Backpacks for Children

Ellen Engel In Arizona, one in four children, one in five adults, and one in seven seniors do not have enough to eat. Matthew’s Crossing has many different programs to help these people. Many of these people are homeless. One program provides 1,500 backpacks every Friday of the school year containing enough food for two days,…

Fun Line Dance Classes at Cottonwood

Laina Lee Have fun and get great exercise also! Join us for line dance classes at Cottonwood, Sun Lakes. Beginner class Thursdays is at 11 a.m. and Intermediate class at noon. Fee is $5 per class in Room A-6. This class will be a fun, energizing class that will help get your body moving, fill…

Sisterhood Card Party Is Coming to Oakwood

Esther Spear It’s time to register for the annual Card Party on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at 10 a.m., sponsored by the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood. This fun-filled event raises funds for local charities. Gather your friends to play mahjongg, canasta, bridge, Scrabble, or another game, or we will place you with others who…

Blinded by Delight—Cooking Pancakes in the Park

Diana L. Moore Join us for our FREE Educational, Hands-on Experience: Cooking without Looking. Learn how to determine ingredients, prep, measure, and mix pancake batter, all while blindfolded. Chandler Lions will cook your pancakes, adding sausage and juice to complete your FREE Breakfast! When: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. (You must reserve one of the time…