Ron Leimer, Publicity So wonderful seeing many of our old friends at the reunion which was held at Poolside at Oakwood Country Club on February 25! Nearly 150 members (past and present) joined in the late afternoon and evening to celebrate the event. With the perfect weather what could be better? We thank all our…
Kc Coller, Publicity Director You’re never too young or too much of a senior to learn. Member-at-Large Al Hill, met a young lad who is 41 times younger and already going strong on his computer. The child’s mother was strolling in front of the Microsoft store at Chandler Mall where she allowed us to take…
Gila Butte DAR has honored members Jane Chiles, Joan Johnson and Janet Udall for their volunteer efforts at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, and presented a certificate to Barbara Bayley for her years of service as a “Cemetery Lady.” Each Cemetery Lady volunteers her time to attend funeral services at the Phoenix-based national cemetery to…
Sun Lakes Contract Bridge Club President Jim Utter takes great pleasure every year in celebrating the success and volunteer activities of club members. He uses four annual awards, each with different criteria to achieve this goal. After an individual winner’s name is engraved on his award, he or she may display it for one year.…
Mary Lou Kaye Basic social dance classes at SunBird Golf Resort resumed in March after a big misstep in January resulting in a broken leg for Mary Lou Kaye who teaches this fun and popular course at in the ballroom of this lovely community. But the active folks in the program never complained for a…
Kc Coller, Publicity Director April had another successful Computer Booters meeting attended by members and several guests: Ina Thomson, Cindy Carlson, Paul Newendyke and Jean Guthric. Guests are always welcome! When entering the meeting room Nona Hove will give you a ticket that may have the winning numbers for one of the evening’s door prizes.…
Gerry Vogelsang The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in Cottonwood Room A-6 (dance studio). Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees. For more…
Arizona is a haven for activity of all kinds in April. The wildflowers are blooming, the snow is melting, majestic peaks and valleys invite hiking along with lakes and rivers for all kinds of boating. And the birds, well, the birds are out swooning and chirping! A beautiful sound of spring in the desert. Ever…
Edie Gilbertsen Oakwood Ballroom dance class activities in April: Dates: April 4, 11, 18 and 25. Meet for country group classes in the Mirror Room at Oakwood; learn more two step from 3:00-3:45 p.m.; learn waltz turns from 3:15-4:00 p.m. Private lessons can be scheduled from 1:30-3:00 p.m. and 3:45-7:00 p.m. on Mondays or on…
Friends bring us laughter, support and fun — they’re among life’s greatest gifts. Not to be overlooked, they can also be a boon to your walking routine. Walking with a friend can actually change the way you look at this beneficial aerobic activity. Walking with a friend is, in a sense, no different than keeping…