Janet Cook In the days before Pinterest and Houzz, to get an idea for remodeling, one either had to buy magazines or travel around to model homes and take photos. Social media makes gathering ideas and images easy. We can do it right from home! Blog articles that synthesize what professional journals are reporting…
Category: June 2018
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Trend Report: Stained glass decor makes a comeback
Doug Williams Poor old stained glass – one of the most old-school art forms dates back thousands of years. Today’s most creative designers have taken stained glass out of the holy houses and put it into our homes, using it in new forms of window hangings. Full of tradition, creativity and majesty – what…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Writers’ Page
My Class Reunion Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt Which one? My high school reunion. Last evening I received an email from a classmate of mine from high school regarding an upcoming reunion in September this year. The email had an attachment of members of our class who cannot be located. Our last reunion was 10 years…
Generals, June 2018
Sun Lakes – Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
Upcoming June events All tickets for Cottonwood Palo Verde shows and events can be purchased at our Homeowner Services location. Upcoming “TAD” Concerts: Tuesday, June 12 – “Not Fade Away” (Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper) Tuesday, July 24 – “December ‘63” (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tribute) Tuesday, August 14…
Religion, June 2018
Risen Savior Food Drive collects over 2.5 tons of food
Bryan Newman Rev. Ron Burcham, Sr. Pastor of Risen Savior Lutheran Church, expressed the heart-felt thanks of Risen Savior’s congregation and staff to the countless Sun Lakes residents who joined us in contributing to the tremendous success of Risen Savior’s 2018 Spring Food Drive. “We first ventured into this food drive in 2014 to…
Sports, June 2018
Softball Player Profile: Cyndy Hilby
Larry Wolfe In trying to come up with one word to describe Cyndy Hilby’s impact on Sun Lakes softball, I settled on the word “pillar.” Webster defines the word as “a supporting, integral or upstanding member of a group.” Cyndy is all of that and more. She’s a member of our Lady Sluggers team…
Sports, June 2018
PVMGA Tournament results
Bob Armstrong, Publicity The “Spring Pro Showdown,” a new format for the Palo Verde and Cottonwood Professionals’ competition/exhibition spring match, was held at the CWCC golf course at high noon on Tuesday, May 8, with a large flotilla of golf carts following the action! The temperature was as hot as the action! (29 degrees…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Card making class
Linda Smart Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. Class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m., and the class begins at 9:30 a.m. Space is limited to 18 participants; therefore, registration is required in…
Sports, June 2018
Brenden Financial wins Sun Division Tourney
Larry Wolfe The top-seeded State Farm Insurance team, managed by Ron Carmichael and sponsored by the Ralph Vasquez Agency, hosted the number four seeded Young Realty squad in the opening game of the Sun Division’s Spring tournament. The Realtors were managed by Mike Gloyd and sponsored by Terry & Susan Young. The Insurance Men…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Other Card Results
Tuesday Cribbage 4/03. 1st Madelyn Toews 14-108, 2nd Jack Toews 11-95, 3rd Eldon Drenthe 11-92, Low Patty Donahue 0- -101; Perfect Score Madelyn Toews 4/10. 1st Steve Olson 12-111, 2nd Dan Flicker 10-32, 3rd Barb Bade 9-36, Low Jean Drenthe 4- -107, 24 Hand Steve Olson, 24 Hand Eldon Drenthe, 24 Hand Michael Roberts…