April 2019

Word of the Month

Bowdlerization David Zapatka Reading one of my favorite magazines recently, I came across an article titled “The Real Frankenstein and Its Author” by John Lauritsen. 2018 was the bicentennial of Frankenstein, the most famous work of English Romanticism. It was published anonymously on January 1, 1818. To commemorate the anniversary of its first publication, events…

Getting outside is a prescription for better health

Sue Schwartz Due to some recently-planned and/or pending HOA construction projects around the five lakes, we’ve moved our walks to the Palo Verde tennis pavilion. This will take place starting April 13. The time remains the same with the Doc Walk starting at 9:00 a.m. followed by an optional brunch on the PV Patio. This…

Card making class

Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. Class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. We have two classes: The first begins at 9:30 a.m. and the second begins at 11:00 a.m. Space is limited to…

Opportunity Quilt raffle gets underway

The Desert Threads quilt chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild is very excited to reveal its beautiful Opportunity Quilt for 2019-2020. This fabulous quilt can be yours by participating in our quilt raffle: Tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00 from any active DT member. This quilt debuted at the AQG quilt show in…

Softball Player Profile: Paul Eskridge

Larry Wolfe Like Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, Paul Eskridge hails from the south side of Chicago, but he’s not “meaner than a junk yard dog.” Actually, he’s a really nice guy! Several months after graduating from Thornridge High in Dolton, Illinois, Paul flew from Chicago to Los Angeles on a cold, gray and blustery day…

GriefShare begins May 1

Pastor Jean Newell Silently, tears streamed down her face. “I miss him so much,” she said softly. “I don’t know what to do with myself these days.” Sometimes the death of a loved one comes after an extended illness; sometimes death comes suddenly and unexpectedly. Either way, for those who grieve a loved one’s passing,…

Tai Chi-Qigong transforms stress into inner peace

Kim Kubsch Tai Chi-Qigong transforms stress into inner peace. Relaxing your mind and body all starts with you. How you relate with your own emotions. How you maintain balance. How you “re-center” yourself… and the tools you have to transform stress into inner peace. Why not improve your balance, enhance your coordination and agility, plus…

It’s time for music, music, music!

The Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes is having its 39th annual spring show called “Class Reunions – ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s & ‘80s” on April 6, 2019, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood. Ticket price is $15 and they are selling fast! Tickets can be purchased at the Cottonwood…

Line Dancing with Judee

At the break when the dancers vie for prizes, we take the group picture. I was surprised by receiving a banner with a beautiful message: “Thank you for the music! We love you, Judee!!” They were surprised when I was speechless! They all thought it was a miracle. But I recovered! Just before the break,…