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…

Sun Lakes Writers’ Group

Developments Phyllis Oliver First she laughed and then she cried out loud and didn’t care who overheard her at the grocery store! She finally had won and although it would amount to only a few thousand dollars? It was a sight more than she had now for spending money? How could she not have checked…

Music Therapy for families with Parkinson’s

Director Sun Joo Lee works with Sun Lakes residents Don and Toni Kalschevr and Harry and Helen Folkvord.

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…

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…

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…

Lone Soldiers: Profile of a Chandler volunteer

Lone Soldier Hadar Hamu (left) with Israeli IDF friend

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…

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…

Three Sun Lakes men initiated into fourth degree, K of C

From left are Brant Weber, Joe Sigullo, and Richard Sobczak

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…

Fans of Freddy

Freddy Vesely along with his No. 1 fan Annette Carrington and her pals Audine Evans and Pat Leigh

Come join our group on Thursdays at Sun Lakes Country Club, Phase 1, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. to hear Freddy play his wonderful piano tunes and help us become his best fans! This promises to be lots of fun and a great way to make new friends. Hope to see you there! If you have any…