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July 2023
Generals, July 2023
Brutal Arizona Summer and Your Dog
D. Rovers Arizona summers are brutal and can result in heat stroke, and hot pavement can burn feet. Balancing summer recreation and heat safety is serious business for dogs in Arizona. With rising temperatures, pets can become easily overheated outdoors or in vehicles. Take precautions and watch for signs of heat stress to ensure your…
Generals, July 2023
Ed Robson Library Offers a Broad Range of Programs
Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July Events: Registration is required and space…
Generals, July 2023
Red Cross Blood Drive August 5
The Sun Lakes Posse will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The event will be in the meeting room with plenty of space to comply with social distancing requirements. Here are the basic requirements to…
Generals, July 2023
Science and Technology
Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool indoors and…
Generals, July 2023
Tuesday Nights Together in July
Cathy Smoot Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) at 9248 E. Riggs Road hosts Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free programs, every month! Topics vary from lively and entertaining to serious and informative. A light meal will be offered for a free-will offering at 5 p.m., and the gaming begins at 5:30 p.m.…
Sports, July 2023
Hole-in-One!
Local resident Shawn McGinn made a hole-in-one on the tricky 120-yard 17th hole at Sun Lakes Country Club on May 5, 2023, using a pitching wedge. Congratulations!
Features, July 2023
In Passing
Jeanne Capeloto Jeanne Capeloto left us on June 11, 2023, after her third noble battle with cancer. Her son Glenn and daughter-in-law Donna were at her side in Chandler, Ariz. Jeanne was born and raised in Seattle, Wash. She was born May 28, 1934, to Joseph and Margaret Benveniste. She was one of five siblings—with two brothers,…
Features, July 2023
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook For over 20 years, Remodeling magazine has conducted annual surveys of over 6,000 realtors, giving them 23 home remodeling project specifications and average costs and asking, “How much would this project increase the sale price of the home?” Typically, each year the exterior cosmetic improvements (i.e., garage door, siding, stone veneer, new door)…
Features, July 2023
Hey Siri, Help Me Organize My iPhone
Kim Kubsch iPhones have a built-in assistant named Siri to organize your life and help you feel less frustrated. Here are five ways Siri will help you get your life more organized and your brain less cluttered. To turn Siri on, go to Settings on your iPhone. Scroll down about 16 lines to “Siri &…