Sue Schwartz We’re walking, you and me and the family. This year, we’re all over America; some in Minnesota, others in California, the always-popular retracing our youth on Route 66. Many of these are virtual walks, self-paced and discovering unexpected memories along the way. What would we do without our iPhones? While our structured walks…
Category: July 2019
Features, July 2019
In Passing
Bernice E. Kantrowitz Bernice E. Kantrowitz died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family, on June 6, 2019, in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was 95 years old. Bernice was born June 17, 1923, in the small town of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Her parents Max and Elizabeth (Miller) Lipsic raised her there while operating their clothing…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
The SL Jewish Congregation first annual putting contest
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club recently held their first annual putting contest at Golfland in Mesa, followed by lunch at the Arizona Wilderness Brewery. First prize went to Jeff Burnce with a score of 41. The Men’s Club is a social organization that meets monthly and invites interesting speakers to address the group.…
Features, July 2019
Thank You, Friends
Pat Nicholaisen I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Sun Lakes Fire Department and the Maricopa Sheriff’s officer who responded to our 911 call for my husband on May 7, 2019. My daughters and I were given a great deal of help in this trying time. We are so lucky to have…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Dolly Dressers and more
Instead of our monthly meetings, we will hold workshops this summer to work on capes for the Super Hero event that Child Help holds in September. Come join the fun on August 1, starting at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakwood Sewing Room. We will have separate work stations set up for cutting, sewing on binding…
Generals, July 2019
Sun Lakes – Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
Message from the President Anne Montgomery Kudos to our General Manager Steve Nolan and his management staff for the comprehensive and ongoing water conservation efforts that are being implemented. Through April, with a little help from Mother Nature, they have achieved a 23% water-cost savings as opposed to last year. Just as important is that…
Features, July 2019
Act of kindness leads to long friendship
Penny Petersen Moving is always a hassle! But when my husband Ron and I bought a house in Sun Lakes a year before we could move in, it was worse. Our jobs were in Show Low, Arizona, at a community college. We decided to move our furniture down gradually, taking a load in our van…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Come join the Chess Club
Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Ceramics Room (A-8) in Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Traveling well with essential oils
JoAnne Gaudioso We have hit our 100-degrees mark, and many of us are planning our escapes from the heat. As we prepare to travel, whether for the entire summer or a brief getaway, whether by plane, car or train, careful attention is given to what we take along. Essential oils can be easily incorporated into…
Religion, July 2019
Unity: July/August summer hiatus
We will be taking the summer off but invite you to join us on our first Sunday back on September 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room at Sun Lakes Country Club. Rev. Jeanne MacLaughlin is our Spiritual leader, and Francine Alexander is our music and choir director. Please remain after the…