David Zapatka Friend Mike Schneider and I were discussing this quote from The Urantia Book recently, “Such spirit-born individuals are so remotivated in life that they can calmly stand by while their fondest ambitions perish and their keenest hopes crash; they positively know that such catastrophes are but the redirecting cataclysms which wreck one’s…
Category: February 2021
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
Connect with Reiki
Rina Cupples May we all have love to give and receive this Valentine’s Day—with family members, good friends, neighbors, and if the occasion arises, with passersby. I love the opportunities to send cards to connect with grandkids. And feeling the joy of greeting my grown and established children (Zoom is terrific for that, as is…
Sports, February 2021
Winners in Wednesday League Cottonwood
Penny Petersen The CTC Wednesday League first place winners (left to right): Christy Thomas, Susan Garman, Adrianna Michael, Carol Trentadue, Sue Elsner (captain), Faye Haynes, and Denise Peterson (sub)
Features, February 2021
New Book by Sun Lakes Author
Tom Sanders, Sun Lakes Resident The Bonnie Code, a new book, was published through Xulon Press in June of this year by Tom Sanders, a Sun Lakes resident. The Bonnie Code is based on the true story of Bonnie Codier, her family, and her friendship with Tom as a “Bonnie-sitter” over a four-year period. The book…
Sports, February 2021
IronOaks Breakers Pool League Tournament Results
Albert McCabe The IronOaks Breakers Pool League has announced the winners in their Welcome Back Championship Tournament. The tournament matches were 8-Ball, with a race to five games to win. The tournament concluded on Jan. 6 with 1st place winner Jim Boyes, 2nd place winner Don Lewis, 3rd place winner George Kothe, and 4th place…
Features, February 2021
Spotlight On Advertiser: Finance of America – Should I Refinance?
Holly Revenig According to Forbes magazine, “Now is the time to refinance… Mortgage Interest rates stay near record lows heading into 2021,” Amy Dobson, Senior Contributor. 2020 was a year that reminded us all that anything can happen. Although it was a year fraught with tragedy and uncertainty, surprisingly, the circumstances opened doors to historically low…
Generals, February 2021
Sun Lakes – Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
Message from the President Roger Beagle This month, there is continued good news regarding the COVID-19 vaccinations. Soon, we will all have the opportunity to be vaccinated and possibly feel like we are moving forward with some control over this pandemic. We still need to continue with guidelines of wearing masks and social distancing, to…
Features, February 2021
Crystal Cards Succeeds Despite COVID
Bobbie Reed COVID has forced the cancellation of so many things in the past year, including group work sessions and public sales of Crystal Cards. The Crystal Card Project has adapted and continues its support for My Sister’s Place, a shelter for those escaping domestic violence. Volunteers now work at home, crafting new cards from…
Front Page, February 2021
Sign Guy Brings Joy to Sun Lakes Neighborhood
Linda Cain Dave Cain was visiting his daughter in Metamora, Ohio, this summer and spotted a sign on her kitchen wall. It was a message board sign with an encouraging saying in plastic letters. Dave returned to Sun Lakes in late August. He promptly went to a craft store and bought a sign board and…
Sports, February 2021
Sisk Park Bocce Club Forgoes League Play
John Terranova The Sisk Park Bocce Club Board of Directors has completed a survey of last year’s members to determine their interest in participating in league play for the second half of the 2020-21 season. While there was considerable interest, an equal number of members raised concerns about playing due to the pandemic. Therefore, the board…