It’s already April, and we are halfway through the Spring Semester, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any interesting classes left! In the Deepwater Drilling in the Gulf of Mexico class you’ll learn how those big platforms function and what it’s like to be a worker on one. If you are wondering what the benefits…
Congratulations to our Ironwood Lady Niners members Denise Weibel and Rosanna Nania for coming in second place in the Arizona Golf Association Medallion Tournament. Great job! Way to go! We ladies have been busy swinging those golf clubs, trying to stay warm in the cool weather, but eventually, it has started to warm up to…
Rev. Steve Foss, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes There are 10 common types of depressive disorders: major depression, dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder), manic-depression (aka bipolar disorder), postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, psychotic depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, atypical depression, situational depression, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. Folks, there are a lot of depressed people out…
Carole Rockland Slightly wet courts didn’t dampen the spirits of everyone who attended the annual IronOaks Tennis Club Valentine Social on Feb. 10. The turnout for tennis was low, but a large crowd gathered to enjoy ice cream sundaes, cake, and Carol Mellinger’s beautiful cookies. A good time was had by all!
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for…
Bill Shedd The semi-annual Shred and National Drug Take-Back event will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. until noon, and the Drug Take-Back from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 10440 E. Riggs Road (northeast corner of Riggs Road and Alma School Road). The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse, the Arizona Attorney General’s…
Susan Lamb We have a new Presidents Cup Champion (net score) at PVLGA. Marilyn Lloyd successfully posted a two-week net score of 116! She made it look so easy, as she left most of the other ladies in the dust. What a champ! Marilyn had to give our pro Joey some of the credit, as…
Neighbors Who Care: ‘Keeping Company’—Respite Care Is Simply Visiting with a Neighbor Remember the days when the crickets were chirping outside and the kids were scrambling to collect fireflies in jars and sitting on the porch keeping company with the neighbors? Shooting the breeze was the way we kept in touch before we scrolled through…
Personalized, objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), and ALTCS (Arizona Long…
Kwong Young One of the toughest shots a player can display is referred to as a “Tweenie” or a “Tweener.” In this shot, they are chasing down a deep lob that’s heading toward the baseline and swing their racket between their legs, returning the ball to their opponent. A few players, when serving, will trick…