March 2021

Is the Memory Café Right for Me? What Is It, You Ask?

Sheryl Keeme The Memory Café is an inviting place for friends, family members, or caregivers living with dementia or cognitive decline in themselves or their loved ones. Whether that cognitive decline is from a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, age, health-related complications, or dementia, a welcoming door at Memory Café is wide open for all. Each Monday…

2 Your Health: Meet Dr. Howell

Dr. Kent J. Howell

Dr Howell and Trisha Guerrero, Marketing Director Dr. Kent J. Howell, a prosthodontist and owner of Revive Dental Implant Center in Mesa, Ariz., is a caring and empathetic professional who has a passion for helping others and for creating new smiles. Dr. Howell has the ability to bring a unique perspective to treating his patients,…

Spring Softball Sessions Start March 2

Bill Maxwell prepares to unload a pitch, while first baseman Wayne Newman (NOT Newton) intently looks on. (Photo by Perfect Pitch Studios)

Larry Wolfe The Spring Sessions for both the Lakes and Sun Divisions are about to begin. Play begins March 2, and will continue through late April. As of press time, the Winter Sessions were still underway with the Brenden Financial Planning team leading the Lakes Division with a 7-3 record. In the Sun Division, the…

Joyful Downsizing: Addressing Closet Clutter

Kim Kubsch Tackling the master closet is fourth in a series of articles that features techniques for decluttering your home—one room at a time. As owner of Joyful DOWNSIZING and a Sun Lakes resident, I am passionate about helping boomers and seniors declutter to simplify their lives, organize remaining items, and downsize unwanted stuff. Look…

A Seasonal Treat for the Eyes and Lens

Ken Duquaine When one thinks of the Arizona desert, what probably comes to mind are stately saguaros, glowing chollas, or vast stretches of sparse, brown terrain. And while those images are certainly accurate for much of the year, springtime brings a new and exciting look to many areas of our Sonoran Desert with the appearance…

Oakwood Lady Niners Golf League

2020 Club Champion Joyce Parker and low net winner Pam Matassarin

Reggie Wegman Welcome to our newest member Ginger Wilson and our returning member Dottie Holme. We hope you enjoy your golf and meeting our terrific seasoned members. After golf, some days we enjoy lunch or a coffee on the patio of Stone & Barrel. We are socially distanced but are still able to have a laugh…

Update on Sun Lakes Italian American Club

Steve Ambroso, VP, Italian American Club Ciao! It’s time for all Sun Lakes Italian American Club (SLIAC) members and guests to get together using social distancing and COVID-19 safety measures. The Sun Lakes Italian American Club will be having a dinner meeting on Monday, March 8, at 6 p.m., at Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. All…

Sun Lakes 2021 Source Book Corrections/Additions

(Alphabetical by last name) Goldman, Foster 10104 E Elmwood Dr 412-480-5633 Hometown/State: Pittsburgh, PA Goldman, Linda 10104 E Elmwood Dr 412-480-0555 Hometown/State: Pittsburgh, PA Hayward, Susan 26252 S Lakeside Dr 480-802-0090 Johns, Terry & Christy 24318 S Agate Dr 406-697-1408 Magnotti, Gina 9056 E Sun Lakes Blvd N 480-433-7020 Hometown/State: Staten Island, NY Ulrich, Phil…