Liz DeMichael The Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA) took on the heat in June and really sizzled. Let me tell you how. 6/4. O-N-E-S Tournament. The ladies used only their scores on the holes starting with O-N-E-S toward their final scores, even though they played a full round. Someone, like this ol’ gal,…
August 2019
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Chordaires welcome five new members and enjoy summer cards
The summer is flying by, and the Chordaires are having fun together, meeting for lunch and playing cards every other Thursday during this off season. After the very successful 2019 Spring Show, the Chordaires were approached by five women who had made the decision to join the chorus. They are already considered members and are…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Democratic Club update
The Sun Lakes Democratic Club will hold its next meeting on Monday, August 12, 2019, in the Navajo Room, located at the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 E. Sun Lakes Blvd. N. Social: 6:30 p.m.; Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Speakers: Sandra Kennedy, Arizona Corporation Commissioner: Ms. Kennedy will address APS involvement in the 2014 Corporation Commission…
Features, August 2019
She’s all that! She’s Tamara Deems
Dr. Madelaine Paschal I’ve worked with her for a long time, in “performer” years. She had been “on the stump” for years as a “rocker” girl and then a country singer in Nashville and, really, she was way better than I could ever hope to be. We were both “professional singers,” but she had experience…
Religion, August 2019
Grief is a journey: Where are you on that journey?
Linda Gercken Have you lost a loved one recently and just begun your journey of grief? Or has it been weeks, months or maybe years since you lost your loved one, and you still suffer from bouts of sadness? Grief is a journey with all kinds of twists and turns and unexpected obstacles. Sometimes…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Release your inner artist
Margaret Crusoe Was art one of your favorite subjects in school? Sometimes life happens and that inner artist gets pushed aside. Now is the time to tap into that childlike delight. My personal instruction will help you learn the basics of painting with watercolors, acrylics or drawing. Intermediate instruction is also available. In addition to…
Generals, August 2019
Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
Message from the President Anne Montgomery Dear Homeowners: It is that time of year when we begin to think about the coming season and the return of our committee members whose meetings commence in early September. The important contributions to our community that are made by our nine standing committees cannot be overemphasized. These…
Features, August 2019
Spotlight On Advertiser: K&R Refrigeration thanks the community
A lot of things in the Sun Lakes and SunBird area have changed in the last 35 years. One thing that hasn’t is that the summers are very hot, and seemingly getting hotter. Back then, Kenneth Ratliff started a one-man HVAC business called K & R Refrigeration. Well, because Kenneth was so good at what…
Generals, August 2019
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care, Inc
When good things become great Neighbors Who Care is proud to be a founding partner of Creative Engagement Partners. The coalition of community leaders known as Sun Lakes Creative Engagement Partners, which was established to enrich the lives of family members of people living with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and memory impairment, is experiencing a metamorphosis.…
Generals, August 2019
Crystal Card Project volunteers keep busy over the summer
Bobbie Reed Volunteers have been busy this summer making cards as part of The Crystal Card Project. These cards will be sold at upcoming events, and the monies raised will go to charity. Since its inception in 2016, the project has raised over $29,000 for charity. Most has been donated to My Sister’s Place, a…