Category: July 2016

Softball Player Profile:  Terry Finley

Larry Wolfe “She doesn’t throw like a girl!” That’s an accurate description of the way Terry Finley plays ball. She also doesn’t field or hit like a girl! Thanks to her brothers, she learned how to play ball just like them. She’s had plenty of practice since she started playing as a nine-year-old in the…

Sun Lakes Writers’ Group

Pusillanimous Bernice Kantrowitz I have never used the word “pusillanimous.” Until recently I never knew there was such a word. In addition I didn’t know the correct pronunciation. Recently the word was brought to my attention so I hurriedly Googled it. First, I discovered the correct way to say it. It is pronounced pu-sil-lan-i-mous. In…

New Horizons Writers’ Group

Judgement ground? No! Bob Hirt The gate is usually open; mostly there’s no gate at all; all the secrets of every departed soul quietly reside there: in Forest Lawn Cemetery and in all the checkerboard-like plots in every land. all the memories, all the happenings, sit closely guarded under cold, hard stones that cannot speak,…

Reach Out Sun Lakes needs your help

Ellen Engel We start this month’s report with a plug for our beneficiary organization – Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank of Chandler and a want ad – an appeal on our own behalf, an opportunity for community service as transportation director for Reach Out Sun Lakes. First, the plug: Our Sun Lakes community continues to have…

Energy Yoga classes July schedule

Morning: 7:45-8:45 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday afternoon class will go to 5:15 p.m. for more relaxation time. Where: SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room, third floor. No cost – donations are accepted If you have questions call Paullene Caraher on cell phone at 602-292-7858 or email at…

Niners results May 2016

Jim Wegman, Publicity The heat is on, so hydrate before, during and after a round. Wet wash cloths and small cold packs will take the heat off and make for a more comfortable round of golf. Don’t neglect the bug spray, especially in the early morning hours on the course. Sun block is an absolute…

Monday Yoga class is held year-round

Kary Sinkule Come start your week off with a yoga practice that will focus on improving the range of motion and healing of your joints and connective tissues. From years of sitting in chairs, slouching over computers and everyday activity, our movement suffers. However, all is not lost. By applying the yoga principles you will…

The Hot Spot

SLFD Captain Ron Puchta (right), who is also President of the firefighters union, accepts a donation from the President of the Sun Lakes Breakfast Club, Jim Brotherton, for the union’s SLERF (Sun Lakes emergency relief fund) fund. The SLERF fund is used to help people who need immediate assistance and need with a large majority…