Category: March 2016

AAUW news

Joan Koerber-Walker

Barbara Stewart As President and CEO of AZBio, Joan Koerber-Walker works on behalf of the Arizona Bioscience and Medical Technology Industry to support the growth of the industry, its members and our community on the local and national level. She will be speaking to the Southeast Valley Branch of AAUW about the challenges and opportunities…

Inspiration Point is aptly named

Hikers give a thumbs up salute while standing in front of Tom’s Thumb rock formation.

Roberta Arpan On a recent brisk and sunny morning, 26 Sun Lake hikers met for another awesome outdoor experience. Their destination was Inspiration Point in the McDowell Preserve north of Scottsdale. Some may think desert hiking is all about sinking your boots in sand while looking over a stark grayish sea of small pebbles in…

Desert Navy Club reorganizes

The Desert Navy Club was reorganized at a January meeting and will be meeting on a monthly basis on the third Friday of each month. Art Sloane is Club Commander, Richard Volpe is Quartermaster and David Riggall Communications. The March meeting is scheduled for the 18th at 11:00 a.m. in the Lakeview Room at the…

Arizona Blankets 4 Kids

These ladies are tying knots in some of the quilts.

Arizona Blankets started in the Phoenix area in 2001 but the Sun Lakes group started in 2005; 4,500 is a lot of quilts. We meet on the third Friday of the month in the Arts and Crafts Room of Cottonwood from 9:00 a.m.-noon. If you care to join us, come on in – you’re welcome…

Ask Your Agents

Dear Tammy, Cheri and Bety, In today’s world of gadgets, instant gratification and internet access, I know a lot of people that just book their own travel. But, I’d rather book my travel with a travel agent for their expertise. Does it typically cost more to book through a travel agent? Sincerely, Jason~Sun Lakes, AZ…

Communication Today

Q – I know that Orbitel has made a number of improvements recently. Can you please summarize them? A – Certainly! Orbitel has made continuous improvements in performance, quality and products, assuring that current customers and future generations always have access to cutting-edge technology made easy by the Orbitel team. Those improvements include the following:…

Spotlight on Advertiser: Family Tax Advantage

Family Tax Advantage is a year-round tax preparation and tax consulting firm based in Sun Lakes, with a second office in Connecticut. Dan Morson, CPA, is a Sun Lakes resident, and has been in tax practice since 1966 (with Ernst & Young) and is a retired tax partner of the world-wide firm Deloitte. Dan is…

In Passing

David L. “Sambo” Anderson Please join us for a gathering of family and friends at Mulligans Lounge, Sun Lakes Golf Course, for David on Saturday, March 5 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. David was born in Grand Rapids, MN on May 2, 1936. He died October 16, 2015 in Grand Rapids. He and his partner Ann Tellor…