Linda Shanahan My husband is alive today because I did call. On a Thursday, my husband, a Sun Lakes Softball League participant, was in the outfield, running to catch a fly ball, and collided with another player trying to catch that same ball. Unfortunately, both went down. Both players realized they could not continue and…
May 2021
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Wednesday FUN Bridge Group
The Wednesday FUN Bridge group got together for the first time in 13 months on April 7, 2021. And what a good time we had! Even though it was April and getting hot, we had four tables, with five tables signed up for April 14. We wore masks and had our hand-sanitizer bottles handy, and…
Religion, May 2021
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos As we look about and see the beautiful cacti and flowers in bloom, it reminds us that spring is here, bringing renewed life to nature and we humans, as well. Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation isn’t quite ready to start in-person services (hint, hint, but that’s a subject for a future article). We do…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
If the Shoe Fits George Stahl There are many unexplained phenomena in this world—UFOs, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Chupacabra just to name a few. Beyond these, another stands out as just as mysterious and often elusive. The seemingly endless collection of women’s shoes that can fit into even the smallest of closets. Unlike…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Desert Navy Update
Richard Volpe As we approach the summer months, many of our friends will be leaving us to head back to where they originally came from, while others are making plans to take advantage of the opportunities to catch up to old times with some short or extended vacations. We wish you all well and hope…
Generals, May 2021
New Adventures In Learning
Add Sizzle to Your Lazy Days of Summer! Mary Kenny The long days of summer are great for lounging about, reading a good book, hanging out at the pool, and leaving routine and chores behind. It is also the perfect time to learn something new, whether you remain here in the neighborhood or spend summers…
Generals, May 2021
Cheryl’s Swing ’n Dixie Variety Band
Helen Daley With so many changes over the past year, it is with great pleasure that we announce the Arizona Classic Jazz Society’s (ACJS) yearly tradition of celebrating Cheryl Thurston’s birthday. Please celebrate with us on Sunday, May 16, 2021, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix – Chandler Golf Resort in Downtown…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
May News from Cheers Singles Club
Ann Kisner It certainly has been 12 months of patience and perseverance, and here we are close to being together to see each other again and meet our new members! It has been a time to reflect and find new interests and learning to be home alone and enjoying it. We were able to secure Sisk…
Sports, May 2021
Coach Kwong’s Tennis Tip
Coach Kwong A long song from singer/writer Carly Simon says, “Anticipation is keeping me waitin’.” To be prepared for, look forward to, is a skill/act one would possess to have a competitive edge on others when playing. Many players would simply be reactive, not proactive, to outplay their opponents. Examples: If you do a short…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Garden Club: Meet Tara Emery
Starla Kramer The May 18 monthly meeting will be live, and members will meet Tara Emery, owner of Crème da la Baa Farm near Gilbert Road and Chandler Heights Road. Tara grows everything organically and sells her creamy fudge made with goats’ milk at local farmers’ markets, along with her homemade sourdough breads, cinnamon rolls,…