Category: Clubs & Classes

Sun Lakes Chapter of HLAA

Research indicates there is a link between hearing loss and dementia. This can be a frightening thought for the hard of hearing population. Get the facts and explore ways to break the potential links. Bring your questions and concerns as we explore this important topic on Thursday, April 13, 2017, from 12:45-2:30 p.m. at the…

An angel among us

Front row (left to right) Karen, Lucille, Sue and Lisa. Back Row (left to right) Mary Jo, Shirlee and Nan

There are many good and wonderful things going on in the world, but we don’t often hear about them. Thanks to all the volunteers; you make the world a better place! This article is a tribute to a special lady who is admired and respected by her peers for her dedication to her work as…

Sun Lakes Woodcrafters at Art on the Lakes

Dianne Winenger Wally Jasien shared aspects of the creative process to carve one of the Hopi style Kachinas he displayed, along with other artists, during the annual Art on the Lakes event. The woodcarvers exhibited a variety of bark spirit figures, carved birds, bison and a demo of the process to carve an old wooden…

Hmm…what to pack?

Judith Kuse You’re heading out for a hike in Arizona early on a beautiful April morning. To ensure you can meet most hiking challenges, what should you have with you in your backpack? According to Stu Frost, a SLHC leader, a well-stocked fanny pack or day pack can go a long way to ensuring your…

Restless Minds topic: America’s Core Values

Bill Gates What are America’s core values? What do we, as a society, believe should be guaranteed to every citizen? How well do we deliver on those beliefs? The Restless Minds discussion group will explore America’s values to identify how well our actions as a society reflect those values. The group will meet from 7:00-9:00…

April Energy Yoga class

Morning: 7:45-8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Classes are held at the SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room, third floor. There is no cost, but donations are accepted. If you have questions, call Paullene Caraher on cell phone 602-292-7858 or email [email protected]. Peggy Mottel is the contact…

Sun Lakes women helped clothe 7500 children

Sun Lakes residents Nancy Smith (left) and Barb Dubler display boutique clothing for sale in the new Assistance League of East Valley thrift shop. Proceeds clothe 7,500 needy schoolchildren.

The bright smiles of about 7,500 schoolchildren who will receive new clothes this year motivated a group of women from Sun Lakes and the East Valley who put on a fashion show, luncheon and boutique March 25 to raise funds for the effort. Assistance League of East Valley provides new clothing, shoes and hygiene kits…

Sun Lakes Writers’ Group

Free Stuff Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt Did you ever stop and think of all the Free Stuff you receive and enjoy every day. Look up at this instant and see the beautiful sky above you, the blue sky, the white clouds. The air we breathe, the wind that brushes against our skin as we scurry about each…

PEO loan and grant recipients

Shirley Langer, Chapter DW, Sun Lakes P.E.O. Sun Lakes P.E.O. Chapter DW recently announced that Heather Smith and Amy Kalfus have each received a $15,000 P.E.O. Educational Loan. Heather also received a $1,000. P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant. Both Heather and Amy are currently employed as registered nurses at Scottsdale Shea Hospital as well…