Spirit of the Desert is a gourd patch (or club) based in Sun Lakes. We have members from all over the Valley. Our new website at SpiritDesertGourds.com is designed for the patch members and the public also. The newest addition of members’ work can allow the public to shop online for a very personally crafted…
We understand the importance of socialization at Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living and take fun literally! So to celebrate the success of our first year, this last month Gardens at Ocotillo threw a community-wide Cruise Party! Joined by 200 family, friends and neighbors Gardens at Ocotillo celebrated with Hawaiian flair. Music from a steel drum…
Residents who are 55 plus in Parker, Arizona have been taking Tai Chi classes to help conquer their fear of falling. The benefits of this slow, gentle, flowing exercise were cited in a Wall Street Journal article dated May 24, 2016. The article shares how researchers explored the power of exercise to help seniors overcome apprehension…
Susan Plouzek Wow! It’s the heat of summer! Yet at Desert Artists’ Club it’s nice and cool. It’s interesting and satisfying to see the current work that each artist is creating. Some are painting beautiful watercolors, gouache, inks, acrylics and oils. Some artists are drawing wonderful portraits of people or pets, using pastels, colored pencils…
The Perfect Place is a non-profit community service organization dependent in part on donations and volunteers. In May we were honored to receive a donation of $3,000 from Hidden Treasures at 1610 Alma School Road in Chandler. Hidden Treasures is a resale shop whose profits are donated to a wide variety of community service organizations.…
Ron Leimer, Publicity Each month during the year a Cheers member hosts a wine tasting event. This photo was taken at Dottie Meade and Gaylord Lind’s lovely home. This is always a popular event for our members so sign up early to make sure you aren’t left out. Members bring an appetizer to start the…
Under the guidance of Regent Barbara Hugus, Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) served as host chapter for Arizona DAR’s 114th State Conference, providing the support to actualize the four-day event in Scottsdale. The chapter staffed the registration desk and furnished registration packets with customized notepads and pens, plus a gold dragonfly bookmark…
Results of recent events: 5/07. Ace of Aces qualifying – Flight 1 Gross: 1st Jim Curran, 2nd Grady Anderson and Bill Moore; Flight 1 Net: 1st Jim Curran, 2nd Phil Carlson, 3rd Bill Moore Flight 2 Gross: 1st Ron Sarnicki, 2nd Larry Nelson, 3rd Jerry Johnston; Flight 2 Net: 1st Ron Sarnicki, 2nd Don Bartolo…
David “The Godfather” Mork Come into the Billiards Room on Mondays and Thursdays in July (except July 4) to learn the basics of billiards. Come as a couple or as a single interested party and we will provide you with a history of the game, how it is played, scoring, shooting stance and pool cue…
