The Lions Clubs International motto is “We Serve.” As the Sun Lakes (evening) Lions Club, we support this motto with your help! More than 1,600 of our fellow Sun Lakes community members subscribe to our club’s Fly the Flag program in its fundraising effort. Did you know that every dollar (beyond expenses) raised through the…
August 2023
August 2023, Clubs & Classes
Card Making Class
Linda Smart and Sarah Lythgoe Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator. Class fee is $8 and includes everything you need, except adhesive. Bring yours or purchase during class. Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one of…
August 2023, Clubs & Classes
¿Habla Español?
Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate Spanish speakers to…
August 2023, Clubs & Classes
Card Makers of Sun Lakes
The Card Makers of Sun Lakes will be meeting on Aug. 16 at 1 p.m., in the Arts & Crafts Room of Sun Lakes Phase 1. Members will gather at 11:30 a.m. for lunch in the Sun Lakes Phase 1 Grill, but lunch is totally optional. Our meetings consist of making beautiful cards, with supplies…
Features, August 2023
Word of the Month: Piastre
David Zapatka Reader Chuck Hakkarinen, commenting on the May WOTM column, writes, “In the 20th century, Paladin was the name of the character played by actor Richard Boone in the TV western “Have Gun, Will Travel.” He was quite the dandy, living in San Francisco, quoting the Classics, fast on the draw. I think he typically…
Features, August 2023
Bugs Be Gone with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso ’Tis the season! No, not Christmas. It is the season when bugs and all sorts of pesky creatures invite themselves into our homes, our backyard gatherings, and our campsites. Whether you are trekking through the backwoods or stepping out in the backyard, you need protection against insects and bugs. With an alarming amount…
Features, August 2023
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook The best construction and home remodeling conferences are the International Building Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). They are great forums to share best practices and design trends and a venue for industry-related companies to showcase their products. Both IBS and KBIS have new product award competitions and judge…
Features, August 2023
Caregiver’s Corner
Do you know who can help you navigate your caregiving journey smoothly? Your treatment team can help you. Do you know your treatment team? It’s important to remember that knowledge is power! Know your treatment team. You are not alone on this journey. Help is available. Benefits of knowing your team include but are not…
Generals, August 2023
Deed Fraud: Protecting Yourself Against a Growing Threat
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Deed fraud, also known as title fraud or property fraud, is a scheme that has been on the rise in recent years, posing a significant risk to property owners across Arizona and throughout the country. This form of fraud occurs when scammers illegally transfer ownership of a property without…
Generals, August 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. August Events: Registration is required and space…