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Don’t miss the Extravaganza on September 24!

The Arizona Ataxia Support Group is hosting the Arizona Ataxia Awareness Extravaganza Family Friendly Vendor Fair. Our event will be held on Saturday, September 24 at St. Xavier University, 92 W. Vaughn, Gilbert, AZ 85233. Ataxia is a rare degenerative neurological disorder. Currently, there is no cure or effective treatment. Symptoms include severe problems with…

Theatre awards $500 scholarship

Roger Edmonds and Sandy Pallett presented Alli Halliday a check and a certificate at the last Sun Lakes Community Theatre meeting. SLCT is proud to support local theater in area schools.

Andrea Hummel Sun Lakes Community Theatre is happy to announce the recipient of the group’s $500 scholarship. Alli Halliday, a graduating senior from Hamilton High School, was presented the scholarship check by Roger Edmonds, school liaison for the SLCT Board of Directors and Sandy Pallett, president of the SLCT Board. Halliday participated in theater for…

News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care Inc.

Eric Ehst, Executive Director In April Neighbors Who Care kicked off a major new initiative to better connect, cooperate and collaborate with the communities we serve. The initial meeting of the Neighbors Who Care Advocates’ Circle brought together a group of civic, business and community leaders, along with current and former board members of NWC.…

Auditioning – it’s scary for everyone!

Director Howard Hummel and Assistant Director Carol Horowitz take notes as they watch auditions. Watching other people read can sometimes help an actor adjust his own reading.

Auditioning for a part is scary! Whether it’s a part in a play, a choir or an orchestra, there’s a huge fear of failure. Interestingly enough though, it’s just as scary for the director. Can he get a strong cast? Is there anybody out there who plays the oboe? Is there anyone who doesn’t sing…

14th annual Progressive Dinner on Oakwood’s E. Crystal Drive

Perfect weather for the dinner!

Jo Schenk Sunday, April 17 found the inhabitants of Oakwood’s East Crystal Drive once again rocking the block with this year’s 14th annual Progressive Dinner. Beginning at 4:30 p.m., neighbors began arriving at Dr. Keith and Joyce Bachman’s tastefully appointed home. Perfect cocktail party weather assured a free-flowing gathering of happy neighbors both indoors and…

Word of the Month

Secede David Zapatka Our January, 2015 word of the month was malapropism, suggested by friend and bridge player Susan Hoffelt. We had a lot of fun learning about and playing with that word which ties in to this month’s word of the month, secede. The word secede is one of those common malapropic words. So…

Unit Happenings

Unit 11 Dorothy Thurman The Unit 11 Townhouse Association Board of Directors meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 15 at 4:00 p.m. in the Ceramics Room at the Cottonwood Clubhouse. All homeowners are invited and encouraged to attend. Unit 37 Annette Carrington. Communications For new homeowners, welcome! If you are not receiving Villas No.…

CAP volunteer receives “Pay It Forward” award

Sun Lakes Fire Department Community Assistance volunteer Scott Jaeger is interviewed by reporter Jason Barry. He was the recipient of CBS 5 (KPHO’s) “Pay It Forward” award of $500. Jaeger was nominated for his volunteerism with the crisis response units of Sun Lakes, Chandler and Phoenix Fire Departments as well as with the Red Cross…