February 2023

A Checklist to Conquer the Clutter

Kim Kubsch Our home is often a metaphor for our life. As you clear your clutter, celebrate what you do rather than what you didn’t do. And don’t wait too long to get started. Let’s begin the process and clear the clutter in one small area. Remember to think, “Use it, love it, or get…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook February is about giving and receiving love—and how would you feel to have a new customized kitchen or bath?! A recent national survey found that 94% of people who did a kitchen remodeling project said they enjoyed their home more. Those who did a bathroom remodel gave a joy score of 9.6 (on…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Utah Mighty 5 from Las Vegas Departs second Monday every month Price: $1,950 pp/double; $2,199 pp/single Airfare is additional. Dolly Steamboat + Lunch Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2023 Price: $165 per person Relax in Rocky Point, Mexico Feb. 7-10, 2023…

Proviso High School Annual Picnic

All classes from both Proviso East High School in Maywood, Ill., and Proviso West High School in Hillside, Ill., are invited. It will be held at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, in Scottsdale, in the Stillman Ramada. We will have signs directing you from the parking lot to the ramada. Benches…

Super Bowl Party Is Coming

Phyllis Schurz February is when the Super Bowl is played. I love the Super Bowl and the party that goes with it. I have never watched a game but love the appetizers. If you’re tired of the same crackers and cheese and bowl of nuts, try one of these. The Olive Nut Spread is a…

Three Positions Open on SLCT Board of Directors

Kate King-Turner Three positions are open on the Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) Board of Directors. Two are for three-year terms, and one is for a two-year term. The election for all three positions will be held at the March 9 general meeting, held at Cottonwood’s Saguaro Room at 6 p.m. The board has the…

Science and Technology

Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool indoors and…

AFMA Public Education Training via Zoom

You are invited to a Zoom webinar, presented by the Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, on Feb. 13 at 9 a.m. Arizona time. The topic will be “Fire Safety at Home.” To register in advance for this webinar, go to tinyurl.com/83a2tusj. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.…