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…
March 2017
Features, March 2017
Conservation Corner
Genetically modified plants Pauline Lee Farmers generally plant seeds that will yield the kind of crop they wish to harvest. After centuries of such selection processes, many farm crops have prominent characteristics not at all like their wild ancestors. Yet, we generally accept such farm produce as natural and consume it without hesitation. Now, how…
Religion, March 2017
Who is following you, and what do they see?
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church I was taking care of my four-year-old grandson Sebian. It was just the two of us at home. Sebian had been busy with his stuff; I’d been busy with mine — including washing clothes. I had picked up a pile of clothes, carried them through the…
Generals, March 2017
An evening out close to home
Andrea Hummel Would you like a nice night out without driving in traffic or worrying about a place to park? On top of that, would you like dinner and a show for $14? Well, look no further! On March 28, you can have a hot baked potato with all the trimmings, a salad with your…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Food donations for Matthew’s Crossing already exceed a half ton in 2017
Ellen Engel We are off to a great start in our 10th year of collecting food and funds for the Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank in Chandler. Food donations to Reach Out Sun Lakes (ROSL) from generous Sun Lakes residents have already exceeded a half-ton, and the February collections are still coming in as we reach…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot Card Group
The Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot card group, which meets on Thursday afternoons at Oakwood, gathered recently for their sixth annual “after the holidays hors d’oeuvre party” at the home of Janet Rogers.
Religion, March 2017
SLUMC to host a panel from Alliance Care Team
Lynn Weith On Thursday, March 9, 2017, the Sun Lakes United Church of Christ will host a panel from the Alliance Care Team. The Alliance Care Team (ACT) is a group of vetted senior-industry professionals, representing a very well-rounded segment of the support organizations that provide assistance during illness or the aging process. The Alliance…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Get in the Groove, Let’s Dance
High energy, low impact, foot stompin’ and just plain fun! Dance to great music with great people and burn a ton of calories without even realizing it. Well, it’s not really a dance class; I’d say it’s more like a party! No one is judging your dance abilities; you just let go and feel the…
Sports, March 2017
IMGA Personality of the Month
John Concannon – Publicity I’m very happy to introduce my IMGA Personality of the Month, Bruce McCorkle. Bruce will be taking over as Publicity Chairman for IMGA, ending my 12-plus years of covering IMGA events and activities. Bruce was born in Denton, Texas, in 1949 but grew up in Breckenridge, Texas, a small town of…
Sports, March 2017
Sun Lakes Tennis Club dinner meeting highlights
Jerry Vance The February dinner meeting of the Sun Lakes Tennis Club was held on February 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sun Lakes Country Club. A wonderful dinner was followed by the monthly meeting. The March meeting will be at the Spring Fling on March 18. A busy month of tennis in February and…