Leonard Horst Happy 4th of July to each of you! What an amazing and special time of year we are in as we celebrate our nation’s 247th birthday. Our hearts swell with pride as we think about our history and the many meanings of Independence Day. We will sing patriotic songs, listen to speeches, wave…
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Generals, July 2023
Sunset Over Sun Lakes
Generals, July 2023
Panel of Local Authors and Meet and Greet
Sun Lakes Friends of the Library will kick off the fall season with a program featuring a panel of local authors. The date is early November (more info on that later). It will be a mixture of an author panel and then a “meet and greet.” If you are a published Sun Lakes or surrounding area…
Generals, July 2023
Wondering What to Plant in Extreme Heat? Vincas Are Summer’s Answer
Dannette Hunnel Vincas are like hippies: carefree, free-spirited, brightly colored, wanderers, requiring little maintenance. Vincas are our color savior here in the Valley of the Sun, with bright, happy summer colors available in white, lavender, pink, dark pink, and red. Vinca Minor/Vinca Major are just a little different—a perennial periwinkles a groundcover and low to…
Generals, July 2023
More Ways to Enjoy Your Book
Jan Bobbett One sizable area of our library is dedicated to large-print books (LPs), which many of our customers appreciate. Newer LPs are in the locked Best Sellers cabinet, along with other best sellers. A librarian can help you borrow these best sellers (Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). While on the…
Generals, July 2023
Rangers Honor Veterans
Michael Berry Your Arizona Rangers-Sun Lakes Company was honored to participate in a flag placement ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on Memorial Day. Burial in a national cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active-duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than…
Generals, July 2023
New Adventures in Learning—New Friends and New Knowledge
When asked the benefits of taking classes at New Adventures in Learning, Leo Recker answered, “My brain has stayed active, and my curiosity continues to grow. I have met some interesting people, many of whom have become friends.” Since 2008, she has taken multiple classes on topics such as Arizona history, issues in healthcare, investing,…
Generals, July 2023
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse at Memorial Day Celebration
The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse supported the Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery’s Memorial Day Celebration on May 29. The event, honoring those veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country’s freedoms, was well attended by members and veterans of our community, along with several members of the Chandler City Council. The…
Generals, July 2023
Fun Games to Play
Board Games Do you like to play a variety of board games? We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games. We play board games such as Alhambra, Carcassonne, Cartagena, Sequence, Splendor, and Ticket to Ride. We play board games in Oakwood, Sun Lakes, but can schedule a game event…
Generals, July 2023
Sun Lakes Community Theatre Announces September Auditions for Fall Show
Sandy Bocynesky will be looking for nine females and three males for speaking parts in the upcoming fall production of Rex’s Exes. There is also one male non-seen voiceover role and a non-speaking walk-on role for a tall person who can be either male or female. Scripts will be available beginning Aug. 15 for borrowing…