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…
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Generals, August 2023
Successful Launch for New Music Ensemble
The Sun Lakes Instrumental Music Ensemble is up and running—er, practicing—and ready to grow! On Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3, under the skilled direction of retired music educator Gene Cline, we are exploring various levels and styles of music. We are definitely looking for additional members. If you ever played in a school band,…
Generals, August 2023
Senior Citizens Openings
Sharon Gale For the first time in my life I go to the grocery store without coupons and with a list of things I buy that aren’t brand names. My priorities have changed as to what I buy as I have gotten older. What I look for now is a product that is easy to open. Cooking…
Generals, August 2023
Women’s Association Makes Donation to NWC
Vickie Brush, president of Sun Lakes Women’s Association, visited the Neighbors Who Care office this spring to share some great news. After Executive Director Sheryl Keeme visited a meeting of the active Sun Lakes group, the two women formed a partnership among the two nonprofits to better serve the community. Ms. Brush explained that the…
Generals, August 2023
Swinging with the Arizona Classic Jazz Festival 2023
Helen Daley There is always a theme to the educational sets presented at the Arizona Classic Jazz Festival. The bands that choose to participate follow the theme for one set each by introducing their topic with music and lecture. For instance, the theme for 2021 was “Best of…” and 2022 was “IMAGINE the 1920s Roaring…
Generals, August 2023
Trips & Tours
Tours Departing Regularly: Utah Mighty 5 from Las Vegas Departs second Monday every month Price: $1,950 pp/double; $2,199 pp/single Airfare is additional. Grand Canyon South Rim Day Tour Small Group Departs first Thursday of every month Price: $225 per person Grand Tetons & Yellowstone Departs second Sunday every month (May through October) 8 Days |…
Generals, August 2023
Neighbors Who Care: Summer Speaker Series
Robson Reserve was the perfect host for this summer’s Neighbors Who Care Aging Made Easier Summer Speaker Series on Thursdays in June. Thanks to knowledgeable speakers from VeteranImprovedPension.com, Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix ER, and Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery speaking on a variety of important topics such as Extended Care Planning and Living…
Generals, August 2023
‘Where the Crawdads Sing’
Gwen E. Grace The current popularity of the movie and book titled Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens, has made many of us aware of crawdads. Well, they are here in Sun Lakes and in our Arizona lakes. When the lake water is down, creating muddy edges near the rocks, both the Green Herons…
Generals, August 2023
The Library Corner at SLCC
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.…
Generals, August 2023
It Takes a Village to Put on a Show
We all know what fun it is to attend our Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) productions, but weeks of preparation go into every show, with tons of behind-the-scenes work happening both before and during the production. Our fall production, Rex’s Exes, has already taken root. Director Sandy Bocynesky has been in talks with the construction…