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…
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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…
Generals, July 2019
Matthew’s Crossing wins Diamondbacks Foundation award
Ellen Engel Matthew’s Crossing announced that they are honored because they have been selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation for a $100,000 award for the purchase of a new refrigerated van and other badly-needed transportation equipment. Here are some Arizona hunger statistics: Arizona is tied as the fifth worst state in the U.S. for overall…
Generals, July 2019
Women’s Association needs your donations for annual bazaar
Ellie Clark Sun Lakes Women’s Association members are busy getting ready for our annual bazaar which will be held on the first weekend of November. More details will be provided next month. In the meantime, we look to you members of the Sun Lakes communities for donations of items you no longer need or want.…
Generals, July 2019
“Show the colors” with the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club
Have you noticed that the greater Sun Lakes community has been looking especially patriotic with a huge number of American flags presenting the red, white and blue these last few months? This was, of course, the longest period of continuous flag postings that encompassed May (Memorial Day), June (Flag Day) and July (the fourth). Would…
Generals, July 2019
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
Breast cancer survivors wanted for “Recovery and Rejuvenation Study” Here’s an opportunity for Sun Lakes residents to contribute to possible medical advances and make a little money, all while engaging in activities designed to make you feel better. That’s what eligible breast cancer survivors can gain from participating in the “Recovery and Rejuvenation Study,” which…
Generals, July 2019
The Library Corner at Sun Lakes
Bette Hargrave Have you read the story by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables? Have you seen the 25-year anniversary production musical of the same story on PBS? It was beautiful, and the music was fantastic. The author, Victor Hugo (1802-1885), wrote and published his book in 1862, and I read it in 1962! It is a…
Generals, July 2019
The Hot Spot
AFMA celebrates anniversaries The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Fire Corps Community Crisis Response team recently celebrated the one-year anniversaries of members Deena Bunzel and Karen Snow. Pictured (left to right) are Advisory Board members Jim Mottern and LouAnn Sedgwick, Bunzel, Snow and Advisory Board members Nancy Roberts and Roger Fell. (Photo by Brian Curry)…
Generals, July 2019
Gardens for birds
Summer is a great time to think about gardens and yards. Would you like to have birds hang out in your garden? Are there native plants in your yard? If not, how can you create a beautiful and water-saving landscape that brings birds? Each year, the Desert Rivers Audubon Society has a day in November…
Generals, July 2019
SLUMC hosts “Tuesday Nights Together” in July
Bev Tarpley Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC), located at 9248 E. Riggs Road, continues to host Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free summer programs on Tuesday evenings. Topics vary from light and entertaining to more serious and informing. Everyone is welcome, and no reservations are required. July 2 – No TNT tonight.…