April 2019

‘Down under’ is no longer a location

Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Anytime we see advertisements regarding visiting Australia or New Zealand, the common phrase is exploring “Down Under.” It is a colloquialism referring to the Southern Hemisphere and the fact that these countries are south of most other lands. However, today, I would use the term to refer to the degradation of…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Reserve your spot for next season on two of our most popular tours. A $100 refundable (up until 60 days prior to departure) deposit is required to hold your space. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta October 8-11, 2019 Price: $875 pp/double;…

In Passing

Clytie Mae Smith Fleetwood Clytie Mae Fleetwood, 96, passed away peacefully February 21, 2019, at her home in Sun Lakes, Arizona, surrounded by her devoted children following a brief illness. Born on a ranch on July 18, 1922, in Tokio, Terry County, Texas, and raised on a farm in Eastern New Mexico, she was the…

Spanish Conversation Group news

Dianne Zimmerman Do you speak Spanish? Are you looking for a fun, friendly and lively environment in which to practice? This group is for you! Our conversational Spanish group meets every Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood Country Club. Topics and backgrounds are…

Shalom Hadassah

Doris Codkind, Publicity It’s hard to believe we have only two more months before our summer hiatus. Our 2018/2019 schedule has been filled with interesting and fun programs. On Tuesday, April 9, we continue our movie and lunch series with the showing of The Best of Enemies at Harkins Theater at Chandler Mall, based on…

VFW Post 8053 Auxiliary news

The Easter Bunny will visit SLCC on Saturday, April 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Auxiliary Family Freedom Festival is sponsoring activities with the Sun Lakes Country Club Easter Egg Hunt. Watch for flyers and information to get tickets for children to hunt Easter eggs, enjoy various craft opportunities, partake in two raffles…