Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club would like to remind our members and friends that our club meetings will resume in September. There will be no meetings in June, July and August. Please enjoy your summer and wherever your travels lead you. Our September 12 meeting will feature “Litigating for Liberty” with guest speaker…
Category: July 2017
Front Page, July 2017
Take the Summer Reading Challenge
Build a better world through reading! Do you read at least 20 minutes a day? Would you like to get rewarded just for reading? Come to the Ed Robson Branch Library to sign up for the summer reading challenge, going on now until August 1, 2017! We’re encouraging people of all ages to read at…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Energy yoga class schedule for July 2017
Morning classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:45-8:45 a.m., and on Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. I have a training class in Tempe at 9:00 a.m. through July and August. Afternoon classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. There will be no classes on Monday afternoon until fall. The Monday afternoon…
Religion, July 2017
Lone Soldiers: Profile of a Chandler volunteer
Michael Cohen Lone Soldiers are volunteers from all over the world who desire to serve in Israel’s military (IDF) to defend the security of Israel. The Lone Soldier Project at Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation has developed a program to both recognize and support these brave young men and women. Chandler’s own Hadar Hamu has served…
Front Page, July 2017
Music Therapy for families with Parkinson’s
Wayne Mangold The Sun Lakes Creative Engagement Partners initiated music therapy for families with Parkinson’s and memory impairment and has been supported by the Cottonwood Palo Verde Foundation. Many times, the participants develop a family of friends who help support each other and provide new socialization opportunities. The sessions are held each Thursday in the…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Bridge Results
Thursday Morning Novice Duplicate Bridge Game Maria Davis This is a practice-type teaching game for novices and social bridge players interested in learning about duplicate bridge and improving their skills in a relaxed atmosphere. There is a 15-minute lesson on bridge tips, followed by playing duplicated hands. During bidding and play of the hands, you…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
SL Garden Club July meeting to feature Master Gardener
Pauline Lee Our July 18 meeting will feature Jackie Rich, a Phoenix native and a Master Gardener. In 2010, Jackie’s yard was included in the Real Gardens for Real People Tour, organized by the University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Service Master Gardeners. At that time, she was interviewed by a reporter with Arizona…
Sports, July 2017
Three Sun Lakes men initiated into fourth degree, K of C
Maynard Iverson, Recorder/Scribe, St. Stevens K of C At a ceremony held at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel in Phoenix on June 10, three Sun Lakes men joined a hundred Arizonans from across the state to be initiated into the Knights of Columbus’ Fourth Degree. Four Sir Knights from St. Steven’s Assembly 2356, including presiding officer…
Generals, July 2017
Sun Lakes Posse recycle program
When the residents or non-residents are putting items in our recycle containers that are not recycle items, the company may pull the service. When items such as garbage, lawn furniture, glass and mattresses – yes, we have had mattresses put in the bins, the recycle associates have to remove the items, cut it up and…
Sports, July 2017
ILGA news
Marcella Brown Many of these summer days are made for golfing; wouldn’t you agree? Thursday league play continues, regardless of insignificant weather challenges. Judi Sloan, our Summer League chairperson, has posted a sign-up sheet for the next league play day, Wednesday, July 12. Enjoy juice and muffins at 7 a.m. with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun.…