May 2017

National Day of Prayer May 4

Communities all over America will be gathering for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Every U. S. President since Harry Truman in 1952, has proclaimed by law that the first Thursday of May be designated as National Day of Prayer. The Sun Lakes Women’s Connection is hosting this event at the…

Restless Minds will look into “Bucket Lists”

Bill Gates The “Bucket List”—a list of things you want to accomplish before you die—has become a popular concept in recent years. Numerous books with bucket list suggestions have appeared. And there was the popular 2007 Rob Reiner movie starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. The Restless Minds discussion group will dip into bucket lists…

Thank You, Friends

Sandy Lepping Thank you to all the wonderful IronOaks tennis gals who showed their caring kindness following my recent major surgery. You were there for me delivering dinners, snacks, gift bags, flowers and time spent walking with me. I was astonished by you all and am forever grateful.

Dolly Dressers prepare Easter Baskets

Eight ladies attended the April meeting of Dolly Dressers. Two will be leaving later in the month to go back to their summer homes. Donations were sorted, although we didn’t receive much since our last meeting. We filled 55 small bags with candy to be used in Easter baskets. Helen’s Hope Chest will be getting…

RAP/Discussion session

Please join us on Thursday, May 11, 2017, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. in the Ed Robson Branch Library, Lecky Center, 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. This is our last meeting of the season until we meet again in October. We will be sharing our questions and concerns about living with hearing…

Regent hosts DAR Committees planning session

Toni Bolling Lutter Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held an all-committee meeting to hear the latest news from national and state societies and to jump-start committee work for the upcoming year. Leading the meeting was Regent Lesley Baran, who presented budgets and distributed information from state committee chairs. DAR does its principal…

Scandinavian Club elects new officers

Officers just elected for the Scandinavian Club (pictured from left to right) are Past President Jerry Johnson, Director Ellie Watman, Treasurer Carol Jacobsen, Director Jackie Cox, Director Butch Hall, Director Connie Santwire, President Carolyn Hawkins and Secretary Valerie Rehrer. The group represents five Scandinavian countries and has entertaining dinners monthly on the third Sunday during…

Conservation Corner

Sustainability of our food production – part 1 Pauline Lee The amount of food and water we consume will not be sustainable for future generations due to the depletion of our natural resources. In the last 40 years, 30% of arable land has become unproductive, and 25% of the planet’s soil is severely damaged. What…