Roy Parfitt My grandmother came out to the front porch and told me to wash my hands, supper was ready. I told her they weren’t dirty and ran passed her into the house. She caught up with me, slapped my bottom and said, “Wash your hands or no supper.” That is my first memory.…
Category: March 2019
Features, March 2019
Healing with essential oils
The next oil sharing will be on March 6, the first Wednesday, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. In March, we are making two blends: 1) for the rejuvenation of the facial muscles and diminishing wrinkles, and 2) for memory. As we age, the renewal of each cell slows down. The body is not quickly…
Sports, March 2019
Relising Pickleball
2018 NIT Mixed Doubles Tourney Champions, 4.0+ Division David Zapatka The 6th Annual Norris Invitational Pickleball Tournament, the NIT, Sun Lakes’ largest pickleball tournament of the year, returns this month, March 4-8. The NIT namesake is Dick and Maureen Norris who worked so hard on behalf of the pickleball community to have a place for…
Sports, March 2019
Cottonwood Lady Niners news and reviews
Lorri Morgan, Publicity We are so proud of our own team of Eden Carter, Low Gross, and Christine Lecoutre, Low Net, taking All Around Title of the 2018 State Medallion. Twenty-two teams competed at PebbleCreek on January 5. Eden and Christine in Flight One scored a combined 72, beating the second-place team by six strokes!…
Sports, March 2019
Low Hanging Fruit Tournament
Gary Vacin The Sisk Park Bocce Club is seeking players to participate in the club’s annual Low Hanging Fruit Tournament set for March 28. The event is open to players from the Divisions F and lower. The tourney begins at 5:30 p.m. Entry fee is $5 per person, and all entry fees will be…
Features, March 2019
Until Dale…
Madelaine Paschal When you’re deemed a “senior” (60 and up?) and have never had a hobby before… like golfing, sewing, planting or a myriad of other “fun” endeavors, you are called many things throughout your long and what you thought was a productive life… such as “hopeless” (my active mother pinned that one on me),…
Generals, March 2019
An invitation to Lenten soup and evening prayer
Lent is a season that encourages people gathering together to strengthen their friendships and relationships and to join in prayer together. Sun Lakes United Church of Christ would like to invite the Sun Lakes community to join them for Lenten soup and prayer on Wednesdays, March 13 and 27 and April 3 and 17,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
Other Card Results
Lady Jokers Wild Hand and Foot Card Group Susan Gottschalk The Lady Jokers Wild Hand and Foot card group, who regularly meet on Thursday afternoons, recently gathered for their Eighth Annual “After the Holidays Hors d’Oeuvre Party” at the home of Phyllis Schagter. Twenty-two club members enjoyed the many prepared treats and social hour. Tuesday…
Generals, March 2019
Free piano concert happening March 26
Please join us for a piano concert featuring Andrew O’Brien on March 26, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. Andrew O’Brien is a faculty member of Scottsdale Community College where he teaches piano and music history. He has performed in the Chaparral Music Fest, Dartmouth College, San Tan Chamber Orchestra and…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
It’s almost spring
Ann Posiviata Spring in Arizona brings a myriad of opportunities to take pictures. The flowers coming in bloom; the hiking trails full of people; music, food and beverage festivals; and spring training for the Cactus League. The Sun Lakes Camera Club is a great place to learn photography with resources to workshops and events by…