Janet Cook The National Association of Realtors and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry teamed together to survey over 4000 homeowners for the reasons why they had recently remodeled their home, asking how much increased happiness resulted in the experience of their home once the remodeling project was completed. Based on a synthesis of…
Category: April 2016
Sports, April 2016
OLNGA Crows over successful Member/Guest Day
Ann Rounthwaite A flock of brightly colored birds invaded the Oakwood Golf Club at dawn on March 8. They were there for the culmination of months of work – the OLNGA Member/Guest day, themed this year as “Bye, bye, Birdie.” With the help of volunteers and club staff Barbara Solomon and Gary Vien, event chairs…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Line Dancing with Judee
Life hiccups, schedule changes and snowbirds leaving certainly have changed the numbers of current dancers. In order to keep them on track to learning new more difficult dances, it would be beneficial to a new dancer to register now for the Ultra Basic class restarting in September on Mondays at noon for $2 in the…
April 2016
Local Exchange Club honors Arizona children
Last year 75 children in Arizona perished from neglect or child abuse. The Exchange Club of Chandler will honor these children on Saturday, April 30 at the Sun Lakes Country Club front lawn. Members and volunteers will erect a “Field of Hope,” erecting a white “Prevent Child Abuse” flag for each child lost to neglect…
Front Page, April 2016
Cottonwood Tennis 2016 Mixed Doubles results
Rod Hayward Red Division: Champions Art McMillan and Kay Wengert, 2nd Dave Cain and Sandy Casale, 3rd Steve Nolan and Mary Jane Robinson Green Division: Champions George Hamilton and Martine Blue, 2nd Spencer Roberts and Kay Getelman, 3rd Bruce Garman and Karin Herrmann Blue Division: Champions Jeff Donald and Ollie Johnson, 2nd Bill Triquart and…
Front Page, April 2016
Murder on the Oriental Rug or better yet…Hot Flashes
You’ll have to come to the show to find out, but don’t come if you don’t want to spend the night laughing and enjoying yourself! We are bringing this funny play back because you asked for it. Probably because this show has it all – great cast, romance, music, humor and great food. Also, actors…
Religion, April 2016
St. Steven’s Church welcomes new members into the faith
Mary Vitolo St. Steven’s Catholic Church welcomed two adults and five young people into the Catholic faith on March 26 at the Easter vigil. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process is designed for adults, both young and old who are preparing to be baptized or come into full communion into the church.…
Religion, April 2016
Sisterhood Diaper Drive
Barbara Schwartz Sisterhood will be holding a special meeting to benefit The Kids Consortium of Arizona. Michelle, from the AZ Kids organization, will be speaking to us about foster children in Arizona. This very worthwhile organization is in need of diapers (specifically size five, but all sizes welcome) and wipes to benefit licensed foster families…
Religion, April 2016
East Valley Congregation host April event
Temple Havurat Emet, a small inclusive community dedicated to learning and prayer, will hold its next study session on Friday, April 1 in the Lecky Room of the Robson Library, 9330 East Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The topic is “Jewish End of Life Practices” and the session will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Our Rabbi, Janet…
Religion, April 2016
Unity: take care
Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a community of souls who seek to live a positive, healthy lifestyle. We study the teachings of Jesus and other spiritual masters in order to bring peace, love, harmony and health into our daily lives. Many times we have said or heard someone else say, “take care.” It is…