Yvonne Orlich After a fine and well-received Spring Concert on March 17, the Sun Lakes Chorale had only one more order of business before taking a summer break. That business was our annual meeting, which was held on April 4. The meeting afforded some of our newer members the opportunity to express their feelings about…
Linda Ryan Recently, Chordaire Barb Hyder launched a summer education series called BarbED for members and those who are considering joining the show chorus. I am excited, because it will be like a free summer camp for senior women like me. Everything I know about music I learned by the age of 15. That was…
Ken Duquaine On April 21 the Sun Lakes Camera Club (SLCC) had its annual year-end banquet in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club. Following dinner, the club held its end of the year competition. Entries in this final competition represent the best print and projected image photos that members submitted to monthly…
Helen Seaton, Publicity Director The next Computer Booters meeting will be on Wednesday, June 8, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. There will be time for socializing and meeting other members. The general meeting will be from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center, in the former Physical Fitness Center near the pool…
Sue Bart The Welcome Center of Phoenix receives refugees who have entered the United States legally through the asylum-seeking process. This Center is a stop-over for legal refugees to obtain much-needed supplies, food, change of clothing, personal items, and tote bags before they continue on to sponsors around the United States. Desert Threads is making…
Harry Huckemeyer As we close out the first half of the 2022 season, we leave behind a busy, exciting schedule where we were active in participating in a large number of events, large and small, both locally and on the road. The Short Line Model Railroad Club would like to thank all who stopped by…
Fellow actors, Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) directors, co-committee members, and SLCT members all paid tribute to longtime member Jim Nielsen for his years of dedication to the organization. Many may recognize Jim from any of the 19 productions in which he’s acted, but they may not be aware that Jim has quietly and efficiently been…
Debi Loofburrow The Agavé Quilters Guild met on May 4 (May the 4th be with you!). This was our final meeting until we return in September. Member participation was the theme for this month, and we were challenged to bring in all UFOs (unfinished objects) that we wanted to complete over the summer, in any…
Deborah Goodacre On April 2, at 1 p.m. the Daughters of the American Revolution, Gila Butte Chapter, held our first-ever flag burning ceremony at the Chandler American Legion Hall, Post 43. As soon as I arrived, Commander Lang had one caveat to tell me: Maricopa County would not allow a burning due to contamination of…
Phyllis Prysock Sew-N-Sews met May 11 for the last time before our summer break. We installed new officers for the next two years. Our new officers are President Phyllis Prysock, Vice President Patty Hutson, Secretary Ann Barberg, and Treasurer Janet Rogers. We thank all for volunteering, and a special thank you to all of the…