Cottonwood Pinochle Join us for Pinochle every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Clubhouse, A-7 Painting Room. 5/08. Women: 1st Arlene Burkhardt 761, 2nd Sharon Zubchevich 686, 3rd Lydia Kolsch 647; Men: 1st Steve Kauffman 827, 2nd Jerome Schultz 817, 3rd Ken Reidenbach 764 5/15. Women: 1st Sharon Zubchevich 751, 2nd Jackie Baker 651,…
Category: July 2019
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Rover’s Rest Stop and Ranch news
Who is that holding Bogie? It is Angie Lunn, one of Rover’s special Ambassadors. Angie has a wide range of experience as a volunteer. Her husband was in the Army and they lived all over the world. Angie fell in love with volunteering when she was in Germany. She found herself doing many jobs for…
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…
Sports, July 2019
The traveling Ironwood Lady Niners
On March 8, 2019, Ann Gavin and Linda Liberti traveled to Tempe to represent the Lady Niners in the Shalimar Invitational. Ladies from all over the Valley came to play in the 9-hole tournament. The Hawaiian theme added to the fun. Ann’s team won second place which entitled them to a $50 gift certificate which…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Spirit of independence
Ann Posiviata We are blessed to have as a member Lynn Thompson. As a photographer, Lynn participates in our monthly competitions, has enjoyed recognition in the Arizona Camera Club Council’s semi-annual roundups and has taken on organizing the Photographic Society of America – just a few of his many contributions to the art of photography.…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Sun Lakes Lions Club members receive awards
John Peterson Sun Lakes Lions who received awards at their meeting on June 6, 2019, were gathered together for a group photo. Left to right: Forrest and Shelva Kohler (received 20-year membership pins), Nancy and Clark Meiner (awarded a Certification of Appreciation with gift card from President Palmer for chairing, leading and working the Fly…
Features, July 2019
Word of the Month: Sarcophagus
David Zapatka Just having toured the Valley of the Kings and Queens in Luxor, Egypt, my mind is filled with hieroglyphic and sarcophagus images. Touring the tombs of Tutankhamun, Seti 1, Seti 2, Ramses 2 and Nefertari, I was astounded by the beauty, artistry, vibrant colors, carvings and intricate work done by these ancient people.…
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)…
Sports, July 2019
PVLGA members enjoyed May golf
Liz DeMichael May was an incredible month to play golf in Sun Lakes. The heat held off for a while, and the Palo Verde Ladies took advantage of it. Take a look at some of the scores. 5/7 and 5/14. Match Play. In match play tournaments, the golfer earns a point for each hole in…
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…