Dear El Sol Travel, My husband and I would like plan a romantic getaway this summer. With our hectic schedules, we need to take some time for us. Do you have any suggestions of some great places to visit? Sincerely, Shannon and Jax, Phoenix, AZ Dear Shannon and Jax, Summer is the season to take…
Category: May 2015
Features, May 2015
Helpful tips
R Buchanan The door bell rings and you open the door … and a stranger walks right into your house. What do you do? Or, more to the point, what should you have done some weeks ago? Your security Let’s start with the least expensive devise that gives some protection. A security latch (that little…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
End of the year trivia party
Bernie Tighe The Bright Lights team enjoyed spending their winnings at the Cottonwood Bar and Grill on April 7. We ended the evening at Bernie and Joe Tighe’s house for dessert and of course, more trivia. We have a wonderful group and lots of fond memories. The 12 of us are looking forward to our…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Capture travel memories with colorful crafts
(Family Features) From road trips to grandma’s house to once-in-a-lifetime treks across the globe, nothing rejuvenates the spirit quite like travel. Now vacation memories can be shared for years to come with simple, do-it-yourself projects. Some of your best memories are made while traveling, so honor them with keepsake crafts that you can make uniquely…
Sports, May 2015
Pickleball Club members continue their successes
David Zapatka Robson Ranch, Eloy – In the 3.5 Men’s Doubles division the formidable Hank Bryce/Steve Smitham pair fought valiantly in a large bracket to their first medal together, bronze. Sun Lakes top point winner of the season, Jeannine McKinna, took gold in the 3.5 Women’s Doubles with Jan Ardis, a feat they have shared…
Sports, May 2015
CWLGA Winner
Penny Fox, Publicly Mikki Rydell is the 2015 Match Club Winner and 2015 Club Champion of the Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association. Mikki plays on our golf team and is a friendly high spirited golfer; she always has a smile and friendly attitude. Congratulations to Mikki and all the flight winners! Our member guest Wild West…
Religion, May 2015
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Pastor Ron Burcham Spring is in the air and Orange Pylons are in full bloom. They are popping up all over the East Valley. The symmetry of their growth gives the impression that someone carefully placed each one in its proper place – amazing! There are several varieties, but my favorite is the famed Orange…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Under the Big Top – OLGA-18 competes
Glo Malmberg, Publicity The Oakwood Ladies Golf Association held its Member-Guest on March 23 and 24. The theme, “Under the Big Top,” was received with great enthusiasm and 72 teams of ringmasters and clowns competed in the ring. This year’s chair, Leann Knox, added a horse race to the annual event. The horse race was…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Computer Booters
Sue Klein For the month of May our speaker is Carey Holtzman. Carey Holtzman is known for his high-energy, fun and participatory presentation style. There are no scripts or rehearsals and, as a result, no two presentations are ever the same. Carey spent six years as the co-host of the nation’s longest running, nationally syndicated…
Features, May 2015
East Valley Marines support Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride
Denise Landers Lott East Valley Marines, Detachment 1296, helped support a team in Phoenix’s March Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride. The Honor Rides series raises awareness and is the funding arm for Ride 2 Recovery. It gives the public the opportunity to ride with healing heroes and enlisted military on a non-competitive, fun ride. Our…