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Hypoallergenic Pets? 

True or False According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), three in ten people with any allergy will also be allergic to cats and/or dogs. If you know you have allergies, chances are you have investigated the possibility of getting a “hypoallergenic” pet. However, the reality is the existence of hypoallergenic dogs…

Fun Games to Play

Games, Games, Games Sue Sargis Like to play games? Come join us for our game nights. We are a very welcoming, low-key group of women who enjoy playing a variety of board and card games. We play at the poolside in Oakwood on Wednesday and Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. (We are temporarily meeting…

Michael Johnstone, PhD, Graduates MCSO Academy

Commander Craig Lloyd Please join me in congratulating Michael Johnstone for completing the rigorous Qualified Armed Academy and receiving his MCSO certification. As a fully vetted law enforcement volunteer QAP posse member with MCSO, Michael is qualified and trained to back up and assist our deputies on all calls for service. Michael has undergone extensive…

Stage II Fire Restrictions Are in Effect

Eric Kriwer, Deputy Chief Effective immediately, the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) is implementing Stage II fire restrictions due to Extreme Fire Danger conditions. These restrictions apply to the entire AFMA service area (including Tonopah, Wittmann, Sun Lakes, and Sun City West). The following restrictions will remain in effect until further notice: Stage II…

The Library Corner at SLCC

Bette Hargrave July, one of our hottest months of the year! Arizona, the real West, and you just can’t beat a good Western! Once again, I’m pushing a Louis L’Amour novel. Conagher, copyright 1969, filled the bill. Jacob and Evie Teale, newly married, travel west by wagon with two young children from Mr. Teale’s first…

Summer Fitness Classes

Ila MacKerman Strength and Balance classes will be going all summer long on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Southlake United Methodist Church. All participants can do this class easily, as we use chairs for some support. The cost is $2 per class. Core Express classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays…

Is the Avian Flu Here?

Gwen Grace There have been some questions from Sun Lake neighbors about a number of dead doves. Is it the avian flu? We have the white-winged dove, the mourning dove, and the prettier Eurasian collared dove a plenty. I now see the smaller Inca doves with rufous-colored primaries or underwings. The deaths of doves may…

NWC Celebrates Donation from Breakfast 

Lions Club Kay Glantz of Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club dropped by the offices of Neighbors Who Care (NWC) in early June to bring by contributions for NWC from the club’s fundraising efforts. Neighbors Who Care is grateful for the generosity of the Sun Lakes community groups like Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club and their…