Diane Eddy And then tea came to Japan… In the early 600s AD, tea was introduced to Japan through contact between Zen priests and Chinese Buddhist monks. The Japanese Zen priest, Saich returned to Japan in 815 after many years spent in China. He brought with him compressed tea bricks and tea seeds, which he…
April 2016
Features, April 2016
Communication Today
Q – I know that Orbitel has made a number of improvements recently. Can you please summarize them? A – Certainly! Orbitel has made continuous improvements in performance, quality, and products, assuring that current customers and future generations always have access to cutting-edge technology made easy by the Orbitel team. Those improvements include the following:…
Features, April 2016
Thank You, Friends
Becky Henderson, Ed.D As the principal of San Marcos Elementary School in the Chandler Unified School District, I would like to thank the Sun Lakes community for their continuous support. The students at San Marcos have been given so many opportunities because of the annual tax donations of so many of the residents in Sun…
Features, April 2016
Word of the Month
David Zapatka Are you one of those people who enjoy looking at the moon? What is your favorite phase of the moon? The romantics love the full moon while others prefer the crescent or gibbous moon. Some say the new moon. Grandson Trace loves to see the moon in the sky and read what the…
Features, April 2016
Veterans’ Voice
Art Sloane The annual Arizona Military Women’s Luncheon will be held from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on May 21 in the Ambulatory Care Building of the Phoenix VA Medical Center at the corner of Indian School Rd. and Third St. in Phoenix. This luncheon is open to ladies of all five services. Wanda Wright, Director of…
Features, April 2016
Conservation Corner
Earth Day 2016 Pauline Lee The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 involved 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The movement encourages awareness of growing problems of air, water and soil pollution and promotes ecology and respect for life on the planet.…
Features, April 2016
Sun Lakes Firefighter celebrates anniversary
Firefighter Chris Wiley is congratulated by Sun Lakes Fire District Chief Troy Maloney (right) on celebrating his 10th anniversary with the district. Wiley, who began his firefighting career in Colorado while attending the University of Colorado, is a certified paramedic and has served the SLFD as an acting captain and an acting engineer. He has…
Generals, April 2016
Medicare, Medicaid and other health benefit information
Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about original Medicare, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System) as well…
Generals, April 2016
Unit Happenings
Unit 11 Dorothy Thurman The April Sun Lakes Unit 11 Townhouse Association Board of Directors meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 20 at 4:00 p.m. in the Ceramics Room. All homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend. Unit 19 Thomas Stephens Mark your calendar for the following activities for Unit 19: Monday, April 11…
Generals, April 2016
Arizona Wind Symphony presents “Wild, Wild West” April 7
Vicki Deken Arizona Wind Symphony celebrates the legends, lore and landscapes of the Wild, Wild West at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7 at the Tempe Center for the Arts. The audience will enjoy a range of music inspired by the people, places and history of the American West. What: Wild, Wild West When: 7:30 p.m.,…