May 2021

Word of the Month: Ontology

David Zapatka Last month’s column on “negentropy” elicited this response from a reader, “My thermodynamics class was at 8 a.m., and I slept through that particular law. Thanks for the review, albeit a little late to do anything with it.” There’s an art to scheduling university classes, and avoiding 8 a.m. classes was one of…

Desert Artists Club Update

Sue Sindelar This is a perfect time of the year to watch the cactus blooms opening to their fullest glory. Just take a walk anywhere in our community, and you will find such a huge assortment of blooms. As of this writing, April 11, we are still encouraged that meeting as a group safely will…

All I Wanna Do Is… (The Pandemic Line Dance)

Penny Petersen Verse 1 This COVID pandemic has done us in, We try to fight it, but we can’t win. Can’t concentrate, no choices to make, Alone and lonely, what path do we take? Chorus All I wanna do is hug somebody, Hug somebody, hug somebody. Open up my arms and hug somebody, And show…

Niners March 2021 Golf Results

Jim Wegman, Publicity Spring is right around the corner; the grass is looking greener and some field work is underway. If you see tiny holes on the greens, or larger holes in places around the course, it is the work of the crew needle-punching and tine-punching for better aeration and water dispersal. There might be…

Restless Minds Look at Post-COVID Era

Bill Gates Vaccination rates are approaching herd immunity. COVID restrictions like mask wearing and social distancing are being lifted. Life seems on track to returning to “normal.” But what will life look like in the coming months? The Restless Minds discussion group will consider the implications at its May meeting. The meeting will begin at…

Ready to Tackle Watercolors?

Margaret Crusoe Do you want to learn how to use watercolors? I give art instruction for small groups in my home. The cost for four, one and a half hour lessons is $150 for new students and $145 for returning students. The fee is non-refundable and due by the first lesson. Materials are purchased separately.…

Update on International Address Newspaper Forwarding

Effective May 1, 2021, if you would like to receive the Sun Lakes Splash at your international address during the summer months, the price of mailing will be $8 per month. You can also read the Sun Lakes Splash at our website at sunlakessplash.com for your convenience. Please call our office at 480-895-4506 for setup and further assistance.