Category: Clubs & Classes

2017 Robson Trap Trials

Top shooter from each Robson Community, left to right: Ron Schroer, Robson Ranch; Roger Fendt, Quail Creek; Darwin Puls, PebbleCreek; Charles Chapman, Sun Lakes; Bruce Engle, SunBird; and Dave Sack, SaddleBrooke

The March 3rd Robson Trap Trials was a great success. PebbleCreek won first place and took back the coveted traveling plaque. Quail Creek came in second place, and SaddleBrooke took third. Thanks go to Casa Grande Trap and Skeet Club for hosting the shoot and providing the buffet luncheon. We had 60 participants and six…

Reiki – the secret art of inviting happiness

Lois Valleau The original Reiki ideals as set forth by Reiki’s founder Usui Mikao are as follows: The secret art of inviting happiness The miraculous medicine of all diseases Just for today, do not be angry Do not worry and be filled with gratitude Devote yourself to your work and be kind to people Every…

Advanced Spanish Conversation Group

Dianne Zimmerman Want to practice your Spanish? We are a group of advanced conversational Spanish speakers from various backgrounds who practice our language skills in an informal setting. We meet every Wednesday, all year round, from 4:15-5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood Country Club. We discuss a…

Doug Baker March Rotarian of the Month

Rotarian of the Month Doug Baker

Norm Noble Doug Baker of Oakwood was recognized by the Sun Lakes Rotary Club as March’s Rotarian of the Month. Doug is a hard-working Rotarian who is responsible for keeping one of our major fundraisers under control, month after month after month. Sun Lakes Rotary is very dependent upon the funds received from Robson Publishing…

Jewish War Veterans honor members at recent banquet

Gary Kanowsky receiving his award from Art Sloane, past Commander of the Post

Sandy Schmalzbach Jewish War Veterans Copper Post 619 of Sun Lakes recently held their annual Installation Banquet to officially install their new officers: Commander Mort Huskey, Senior Vice Commander Michael Levitt, Junior Vice Commander Bob Brooks, Junior Vice Commander Harve Kimmel and Judge Advocate Jesse Gersten. Also honored at the event were Sandra Schmalzbach and…

Dementia Support Group news

Please join us for an Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support group starting Friday, May 19, at 10:00 a.m. at the Renaissance, 9504 E. Riggs Road, sponsored by Hospice of The Valley. The group is open to anyone who is seeking a little extra support or education about caring for a person with dementia. This will be a place…

Camera Club begins summer schedule

Looking Back to the Beginning, by Dale Willey

A photograph comes down to its impact upon the viewer. What does it take to create impact? Is it the subject matter, the lighting or the technical composition? Some images are tack-sharp yet can offer no emotional connection without an interesting subject matter. Other images are soft and break all the rules of composition yet…

Sun Lakes Lady Niners honor winners

Back row (left to right) Donna Sullivan, Susan Geis, Jackie Aagaard and Rosie Raisnen; Front row (left to right) Betty Wainwright, Teri Nasett, Myrna Graves and Joann Brown

Verla Matuschka Congratulations to the winners of this year’s two tournaments. The winners are as follows: President’s Cup: 1st Betty Wainwright, 2nd Teri Nasett, 3rd Donna Sullivan Club Championship: Overall Rosie Raisanen, Flight 1 Susan Geis, Flight 2 Joann Brown, Flight 3 Jackie Aagaard, Flight 4 Myrna Graves Golf is winding down! The last day…

New Horizons Writers’ Group

Fisherman’s Legacy Jeri Holcombe Ragan Out in the bay the sun sequins the water as pristine sails glide past on lazy journeys, in white, unsullied beauty. Idyllic vision as sunrays illuminate jutting rocks where the seals come seeking heat. Until seal pup raises pain-filled eyes to reveal the bloody necklace he did not choose to…