Category: February 2021

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation News and Happenings

Joyce Spartonos The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC), ever on the lookout for new and exciting ways to keep us feeling unified, even if it is only virtually, came up with a great plan for our service last month. It was decided to hold an Oneg Shabbat via Zoom immediately following the service. What fun!…

Developing Our Members’ Skills

Colorado Blue Jay by Linda Davis

Ken Duquaine We are all looking forward to the distribution of the vaccines that will hopefully put an end to our isolation and allow us to once again meet in person. Meanwhile, the Sun Lakes Camera Club (SLCC) is making very good use of the technology that’s available to us in order to continue to…

Grateful for a Heartfelt Community

Tom and Mary Vitolo We have known of the many wonderful, kind, and thoughtful deeds shown by this community, which have sweetened the day for many, having lived here in Sun Lakes for almost 33 years. It is with thankful hearts and love for the kindness shown to my husband and me during a difficult…

The SLCC Library Corner

Bette Hargrave In these trying times of COVID-19, with masks, distancing, and staying-home policies, divisive U.S. politics, including attack on our Capitol, and deaths of our loved ones (either due to COVID-19 or our ages) we are all looking for answers. Reading more, rather than watching TV or listening to the radio, may give you…

Lady Sluggers Season Is Underway

Larry Wolfe Our Lady Sluggers senior softball team was scheduled to open their season on Jan. 18, at the Field of Dreams. They play against other area teams in the Valley of the Sun League. This year, the league was reduced to five teams due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions. The Lady Sluggers were…

Cotillion Dance Club Announces 2021-22 Season!

Pictured are Barry Tomsich and Gail Nelson entering the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom in Sun Lakes on March 14, 2020, for the ‘Top Hats and Cocktails Soiree.’ Seems like a long time ago, and as it turned out, this was the last dance we were able to enjoy due to COVID-19 concerns and limitations. We are looking forward to reestablishing such gatherings of fun and fellowship with all of our club members and guests. We are especially looking forward to seeing Barry and Gail again when they return from Minnesota next fall.

Rob Spade Cotillion Dance Club plans to present four dinner dances to be held at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom in Sun Lakes. Be sure to mark your calendars with next season’s dinner dance dates: Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021; Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022; Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022; and Saturday, March 12, 2022. These dinner dances…

January OLGA

Kathy Burns 2020 finished with two playdays in December. The game on Dec. 22 was Evens. Winners were Flight 1: Judy Darnell 1st, EJ Yoon and Debbie Wood tied for 2nd; Flight 2: Dari Akin 1st, Dang Teater and Joan Hammond tied for 2nd; Flight 3: Robin Thomas 1st, Judy Hanna 2nd, Shirley Weaver 3rd;…

SLRGS Highlights: Wire Wrapped Bangle Bracelets

Wire wrapped bangle bracelets by Don Hall, stones (left to right): onyx and red jasper found at Sycamore Creek, petrified wood, and yellow onyx

Linda Shanahan Last month, we learned a little about wire woven bracelets and the materials and process used to make them. Another skill used to make wire bracelets is wrapping. Don Hall is a master, a creative genius, when it comes to designing intricate wire wrap patterns. Wire wrapped bangle bracelets materials used: Don prefers…