Sue Schwartz Brain studies have shown that learning languages has multiple benefits beyond just improving your communication skills. It can increase problem-solving abilities, critical thinking and even how to use your Apple products. Computer technology had us struggling with terminology until we decided to reboot and learn this new languages-essential vocabulary. Review hardware and software,…
Category: May 2018
May 2018
Find your inner artist
Margaret Crusoe Have you always wanted to learn to paint someday? Perhaps today is that “someday.” Now may be the time to explore your artistic interests. My personal instruction will help you learn the basics of painting with water-based paint. In addition to my degree in art education, I have over 40 years of teaching…
May 2018
VFW 8053 Auxiliary – a sponsor of the Easter Egg Hunt
Karen Shaffer The Auxiliary participated in the VFW Auxiliary Family Freedom Festival by sponsoring activities at the Sun Lakes Country Club Easter Egg Hunt. Families enjoyed the Easter Egg Hunt with four age groups “hunting” eggs and getting pictures with the Easter Bunny. Before and after the hunt, face painting and balloon animals were made…
May 2018
DAR elects regent; nominates state officer
Toni Bolling Lutter At the annual meeting in March, Gila Butte Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held its elections for the 2018-2020 Executive Board and elected Marjorie Nelson Chapter Regent. Regent Lesley Baran, who served from 2016-2018, is a nominee for the Arizona State DAR Executive Board. Nelson served as chair of the…
May 2018
Stay active for summer!
Noell Hyman Have your friends gone back north? Is it getting too hot for tennis, pickleball or golf? Is the intense summer sun making you sleepy midway through the day? Come inside with us and enjoy some new friends while moving, stretching and strengthening your body. Yes, we are still offering our therapeutic yoga classes…
May 2018
Golden Goalies – Two challenges
Bea Loozer Challenge Number 1: Our leader Sharon has mentioned that we’re putting together a cookbook of healthy recipes and tips. So I challenge you to hand-write a recipe or tip if you don’t have a computer and, if you do have one, then email it to Sharon. Thanks to Audrey for the idea and…
May 2018
Zumba with Mary
Mary Tyree Well, here we are winding down another great season before our summer break. Time is slipping by, so take this opportunity to make May a healthy month by joining my Zumba® Fitness workout. It was great to see all of you at my Zumba® Spring Fling Party at Stone & Barrel in Oakwood.…
May 2018
Grandparents Fishing Derby a huge success
Jim McWhirter The Anglers Club Grandparents’ Fishing Derby was held on March 31 at Lake 6. The event was very well attended, the weather was great and best of all, fishing was good and 18 fish were caught – 16 of them weighed over 3 pounds. The largest catfish caught weighed 4.1 pounds and was…
May 2018
Devorah Hadassah doings for May
Susie Shapiro, VP Publicity Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 10:30 a.m. at the EVJCC – Devorah General Meeting. Out to lunch follows the meeting. Tuesday, May 15, 2018 – Flick Chicks – Movie and time will be decided the Friday before the outing. Contact Barbara Ganz for info. Sunday, May 20, 2018 – Devorah Hadassah Road…
May 2018
Italian American Club
Carol Capano The Sun Lakes Italian American Club had a busy month. On Saturday, March 3, the members attended a picnic at Sisk Park. They also took a day trip on Tuesday, March 27, to see the Pompeii exhibit on display at the Arizona Science Center followed by a lunch at Amalfi’s. The exhibit was…