Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about original Medicare (Parts A and B, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term…
Category: September 2015
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
DAR goes to Washington
Toni Bolling Lutter Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrated the Society’s 125th birthday in Washington, D.C. The Sun Lakes delegation included Gillian Morse, Arizona State Regent/Honorary Gila Butte Regent, as Daughters from around the world convened meetings “Celebrating 125 Years of Service to America.” Events featured presentations by U.S. Air Force Band,…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Shalom Chapter for Hadassah
Doris Codkind, Publicity It seems almost impossible that summer is over (by the calendar, not by the temperature) and that we are planning events for the last quarter of 2015. The Shalom Chapter of Hadassah has been busy working to bring you exciting and enjoyable events to attend either alone or with your significant other.…
Generals, September 2015
SLUMC offers 13-week class on GriefShare
When someone you love passes away, your journey of grief begins. Such a journey is unique to each individual and can be surprising in the way it evolves over time. Well-meaning family and friends can seek to comfort you, and yet, the pain of your loss still remains. If you find yourself struggling to cope…
Features, September 2015
All in the Family: Desert Lights gymnast goes to Pan Am Maccabi Games
Doris Codkind Tori Williams, granddaughter of Shirley and Ed Shalett of Sun Lakes, is a Level 10 gymnast at Desert Lights Gymnastics in Chandler. She will represent Team USA at the Pan American Maccabi Games. This is an international competition that will take place in Santiago, Chile in December 2015. Tori is going into her…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Are you ready to Zumba again?
Mary Tyree Are you ready to Zumba® again? I am getting ready to kick off my fourth season of Zumba® in Sun Lakes starting Tuesday, September 15. Along with my regular classes this season, you can look forward to special holiday events and my annual Breast Cancer awareness “Think Pink” programs. Zumba® Fitness is a…
Sports, September 2015
Softball player profile: Dick Bleich
Larry Wolfe Wesley, Iowa, is the hometown of two really good ballplayers. One, George “Showboat” Fisher, played in the major leagues in the ‘20s and ‘30s while the second, Dick Bleich, currently plays in the Sun Lakes Senior Softball League. Wesley’s a small farming community thirteen miles east of Algona in northern Iowa. Dick was…
Features, September 2015
Glass on Mars
Small brown lizards with Pop up eyes rotating as Bright little green orbs Squirted out of the bricks Surrounding my fire pit Set around the burning logs In this fossa formation were Two empty rocking chairs Gently rocking in the dusk From a steady breeze that Sweeps across this drought Stricken valley basin floor These…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Portrait workshop
Susan Plouzek is offering a colored pencil portrait workshop. Those who regularly paint in other media are welcome to explore the versatility of colored pencils. An emphasis on children will be taught, however, all age groups will be studied. (This is an excellent way of making portraits for Christmas!) Bring colored pencils and drawing pads…
Generals, September 2015
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation meet and greet October 18
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation is holding a meet and greet get together for new and prospective new members on October 18 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Chapel Center House, next door to Sun Lakes Chapel at Sun Lakes Country Club. Please join us so we can introduce you to all the aspects and functions…