Visceral David Zapatka Do you occasionally find yourself having a gut reaction to a comment or situation you are exposed to? Do you notice yourself or others having immediate strong emotional reactions to stimuli with no basis in logic, reason or intellect? These reactions/emotions are described as visceral, this month’s word. Visceral – adjective vis·cer·al ˈvi-sə-rəl,…
May 2016
Features, May 2016
Conservation Corner
Pauline Lee Why is organic produce healthier than fertilizer grown produce? While they may appear no different from each other, their biochemical composition may have important differences. They both have common constituents such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Organic produce, however, has micronutrients that fertilizer grown produce lacks. These components are vital for total health.…
Features, May 2016
Speaking of Art
Being an artist is complicated business. First of all, artists are emotional and sensitive. We want you to like what we create. In our beginnings, we create works of art and wonder why we can’t paint exactly like someone else. Take Rembrandt, for instance. He painted pearls, brocade or lace like no other. Degas’…
Features, May 2016
Bucket list fly fishing adventure
My flight landed on time in Cancun to begin our adventure. The other guys should have landed about 30 minutes ahead of me. The plan was for everyone to meet at the Marriott Courtyard for dinner and then organize for the drive south to Xcalak the next morning. Everyone was on time; I was the…
Generals, May 2016
Upcoming programs at Ed Robson Branch Library
Programs are blooming at the Ed Robson Branch Library in May! Join us for the following: Monday, May 9 at 1:00 p.m. – Remembering D-Day The most difficult military invasion in history, D-Day, began just after midnight on June 6, 1944. Terry Mindham will present and explain a photographic look at the events and places…
Generals, May 2016
Sun Lakes UMC announces new counseling services
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is pleased to introduce an important new ministry within its church. Sun Lakes UMC Counseling Services was introduced to the congregation on Easter Sunday, and is now offering counseling services to not only the congregation but the Sun Lakes community as well. Two counselors, Dr. Julian Pickens and Debra Ralston,…
Generals, May 2016
Unit Happenings
Unit 19 Townhouses Mark your calendar for the following activities for Unit 19: Monday, May 9 – Monthly HOA Meeting, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Phoenix Room Thursday, May 19 – Possible Monthly HOA Working Meeting in the Phoenix Room at 4:00 p.m. If you have any questions regarding these activities, call Tom Stephens…
Generals, May 2016
IronOaks restaurant, bar, library, patio furniture sale
IronOaks is remodeling and will be replacing gently used bar and restaurant tables and chairs, patio furniture and library conference tables, as well as decorations and artwork. Items will be offered for sale on May 2 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and any that remain unsold will be donated. The indoor furniture would be…
Generals, May 2016
FOL sponsor’s children’s book author’s visit
Imagine you are a child. Imagine you live in a lower-income community. You don’t have a lot of opportunities to see different cultures, try new foods or see new places. You are content, though, because your friends and families live nearly the same lives. Sometimes you wonder about the rest of the world, but you’re…
Generals, May 2016
St. Steven’s Guild thanks you
St. Steven’s Ladies Guild would like to thank everybody who attended and contributed to our annual Luncheon and Fashion Show Charity Fundraiser Event March 9, 2016. We would like to express appreciation to Oakwood’s Director of Activities and Banquets, Linda Hollenbeck, along with her servers; Oakwood’s chef, Anthony Crocenzi; pianist, Mr. Ron Clavecilla; Sherrian Beagle,…