The Gilchrist family wishes to express their gratitude for your heartfelt condolences and attending the Celebration of Life in memory of Barbara Gilchrest who passed away April 9, 2014. Your generous donations to RAD will benefit many Special Olympians with your gifts. Irene Gilchrist and Family
Category: June 2014
Features, June 2014
Ask An Agent – June 2014
Dear Tammy and Cheri, We rarely travel during the summer months because we heard it cost more than fall or spring. Do you have any tips on how to get the best deal for summer vacation plans? Janice and Jim, Sun Lakes AZ Dear Janice and Jim, Typically summer months are costlier; however, here are…
Features, June 2014
Rules for flying the American flag at night
Spencer Roberts Did you know the American flag is not to be flown at night unless it is illuminated? It’s the law. The law was adopted by Congress on June 22, 1942 when it passed the National Flag Code, which clearly spells out the proper procedures for displaying and respecting our national symbol. The National…
Features, June 2014
Snap, Crackle and Pop
Brian Curry To me, that used to be the catchphrase for a popular Kellogg’s breakfast cereal, but now it’s just the various sounds my body makes with ever increasing frequency. It only became an issue when we went to visit our daughter Amanda in Tampa a few months ago. We decided to go check out…
Clubs & Classes, June 2014
Hats off to the Cotillion Dance Club
Pat Wolfe The last dance of the 2013-2014 Cotillion Dance Club was recently held in the Ballroom of the Oakwood Country Club. Celebrating springtime and the Kentucky Derby, the semi-formal affair theme for the evening was The Mint Julep Ball. Greeted by Allen and Ruth Lavin and Shirley Spade, the 166 attendees arrived, as always,…
Clubs & Classes, June 2014
Free meditation class
Meditation quiets the mind, body and soul. When one sits quietly and settles down the mind the body follows. If the body is too rattled and uneasy it is hard to settle the mind. Therefore gentle exercises are done at the beginning to help the body get relaxed. You will feel your muscles relaxing after…
Clubs & Classes, June 2014
60 Plus Club news – June 2014
Nancy Fisher, Publicity 60 Plus Club is a large not-for-profit club whose sole purpose is to provide fun and entertainment for its members. Dues are $7.50 per person per calendar year. 60 Plus Club is looking for a volunteer to serve on its Board of Directors as a Vice President. If you or someone you…
Clubs & Classes, June 2014
Golden Goalies: Thick and Thin
Bea Loozer Let’s give credit to Carol White for being the biggest loser of the last half year. She made the decision to take charge of her weight and demonstrated that she can be successful at improving her health. And our other Carol was queen of the month, based on weight loss. Almost everyone in…
Clubs & Classes, June 2014
Want to be cool? Learn to dance!
A summer session of Social Dance classes will begin the week of June 16. The classes will be held in the dance studio (Room A6) at Cottonwood. Get a head start on becoming the dancing sensation of the next winter season. If you missed the free sample class held on May 20, contact the certified…
Clubs & Classes, June 2014
Sun Lakes Garden Club moves to Chapel Center
Donna Haugland, Publicity The next meeting of the Sun Lakes Garden Club (SLGC) will be held at the Chapel Center 9240 N. Sun Lakes Blvd. across from the Sun Lakes Country Club on Monday, June 2 at 9:30 a.m. The June program will be “Container Gardening,” specifically how to plant a salsa garden and all…