Pat Horning, IronOaks President IronOaks Food and Beverage Operations Were Profitable in 2024! Did you know that the average lifespan of a non-chain restaurant is around five years, with a significant portion failing within the first year and most closing within five years of opening? And did you know that it was only seven years…
Category: April 2025
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
AAUW SE Valley Annual Scholarship Fundraiser a Great Success!
Mary Humecke Party Like It’s Mardi Gras!, the annual scholarship fundraiser held by AAUW Southeast Valley Branch (SEV) on Feb. 21, exceeded expectations! Nearly 200 people attended and were treated to delicious appetizers while enjoying New Orleans-style music provided by the Hamilton High School Maroon Jazz Band. Justina Burks, student services analyst at Chandler-Gilbert Community…
April 2025, Generals
Stinknet Is Here
It’s the time of year again when stinknet (Oncosiphon piluliferum, also called globe chamomile) is growing fast here in Phoenix from the winter rains. This non-native, invasive weed is spreading rapidly across Maricopa County and is a fire hazard, in addition to being damaging to our native ecology by outcompeting our native plants. There are…
April 2025, Features
Dollars & Sense: Estate Planning Wisdom from Warren Buffett: Part 2
Dr. Harold Wong The March 2025 article was “Estate Planning Wisdom from Warren Buffett: Part 1.” Here are some other key issues that many may not have understood when you completed your estate planning documents (or need to update them if yours do not address these concerns). Most articles and seminars on estate planning focus…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Desert Artists Club
Sue Sindelar Welcome April here in the desert as our landscape continues to inspire artists’ appreciation of its evolving beauty. April also means some of our friends will be returning to northern climates for the summer. You surely will be missed, but enjoy the heartfelt times with family and friends you so cherish. The Desert…
Clubs & Classes, April 2025
Daughters of the American Revolution
Melinda Eshpeter The Gila Butte Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) assisted with a pizza party hosted by the Jewish War Veterans (JWV) at the U.S. Veterans Home. The chapter partners with the JWV on various activities as part of the DAR Service to Veterans Initiative. Chapter members also participated…
April 2025, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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April 2025, Clubs & Classes
HIIT Water Aerobics to Start Tuesday, April 1
Dena Brinkman HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Water Aerobics with Dena will start on Tuesday, April 1, in the Sun Lakes Phase 1 remodeled pool. Two classes will be taught every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 8 a.m. and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The workout will include cardio and strength training. Aquatic exercise…
April 2025, Generals
Connecting with Your Care Partner
Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes and Sun Lakes United Methodist Church are hosting a follow-up class to the April 3 “Demystifying Dementia” Conference. Join us on Tuesday, May 6, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, Education Center, Room 1, for “Connecting with Your Care Partner.” As a follow-up to our April…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Science and Technology
Karen Vollis Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool…