Kathy Sinnott As a Board Member of the Arizona Heroes Memorial, I also work at The Cottage of Immaculate Heart. The Cottage is a unique thrift shop in Oro Valley—a definite “one–of–a–kind” experience. So, what does this fact have to do with the Memorial? I often encounter patrons who visit The Cottage and quickly return…
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April 2024, Generals
Cheese, Please
Reggie Wegman A very enthusiastic group of people attended the Cheese Making class on March 3 in the Oakwood clubhouse. The class was given by Kathy Levine, a very experienced cheese maker. She has done extensive research. Her desire for excellence led her to find teachers in other states from Northern California, Colorado, and Wisconsin.…
Generals, April 2024
Chordaires Spring Show Countdown
The Chordaires Show Chorus recently performed a quick preview of their upcoming April 6 show for the Women’s Connection at Oakwood. Their selections were “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and the rousing “Who Will Buy?” from the musical Oliver. Then singers ate a quick lunch and returned to their practice room to continue polishing…
April 2024, Generals
We’re Arizona Rangers, and We Love What We Do
Bill Boone As the Sun Lakes Rangers enter their fifth year, the Sun Lakes Company has evolved and grown in many ways. Starting with five members in 2019, the Company has grown to over 40 full and probationary Rangers. Five years ago, at its formation, the Company was focused on laying the foundation that would…
April 2024, Generals
‘Murder at Café Noir’ Coming This Summer
Film noir fans unite, because Sun Lakes Community Theatre is going to be performing another murder mystery at the San Tan Ballroom July 24 through July 28. Actors will audition on May 18 at 10 a.m., in the San Tan Ballroom for this mystery play, which has lots of humor, mayhem, and, of course, a…
April 2024, Generals
Sunday Dance April 7
John Yu You are invited to the Sun Lakes Dance on Sunday, April 7, at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom for the last dance of our 35th anniversary season. The longest private dance venue in Sun Lakes provides dinner, dance, and live music and has continued because of the support from Sun Lakes residents. We are…
April 2024, Generals
Local Resident Finds Memory Stick Full of Wedding Photos
Penny Petersen I recently went through some old drawers, spring cleaning. Along with the normal stuff, I found a memory stick that was not mine. I don’t know where it came from. But it’s a special event—a wedding, so I’m sure somebody would like to have it. The date of the wedding was June 27,…
April 2024, Generals
Wouldn’t You Like to Lessen the Stress of Traveling When You Have a Hearing Loss?
Join us on Thursday, April 11, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, in Sun Lakes, when our very own Roz Seibold, VP HLAA East Valley Chapter, will present a topic that is sure to be beneficial when you have travel plans. Roz will discuss strategies whether…
April 2024, Generals
Supporting Animal Rescues
Time and time again, we get asked, “My condition currently restricts mobility to volunteer. How can we support a rescue?” First, a little about rescues and volunteering. About the Rescue Dogs: Each rescue dog is unique, and each one comes from a very different environment, type of socialization, neglect, abuse, or even abandonment. Sometimes their…
April 2024, Generals
St. Steven’s Church Speakers
The St. Steven’s Church Respect Life meeting on March 7 had a special speaker from Ohio. Mr. Chuck Heinlen, Sun Lakes resident during the winter months, talked about many items of information pertinent to mothers, fathers, children, and others about signing papers when out shopping at malls and other places. Chuck is the Knights of…