Get Your Kicks on Route 66 September 27–October 1; price is $750 pp/double, $995 pp/single Take a tour back in time on the Arizona Historic Route 66. Known as the Main Street of America or the Mother Road, Route 66 spaced our country as we know it today. Beginning in Holbrook, travel west to the…
Category: September 2015
Generals, September 2015
Fall into New Adventures
The season is changing once again and it is time to think about what you want to do with the rest of 2015. It may be time to think outside your box and find a healthy, interesting activity for the fall. If so, New Adventures is for you. New Adventures, as the name implies, is…
Religion, September 2015
SLJC membership drive
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation is kicking off its summer/fall membership drive. The congregation meets on the second Friday of each month in the Sun Lakes Country Club interdenominational chapel. The $150 membership fee per person includes tickets to the Fall High Holidays services. Bar and Bat Mitzvah lessons, along with baby namings, can be…
Religion, September 2015
Strong winds, deep roots
Dr. Marc Drake, Sr. Pastor, Sun Lakes Baptist Church For some reason, I’ve always enjoyed thunderstorms (as long as I’m not out in them). When I was growing up in the South, my room had an unsealed roof and I still remember that deafening sound as the heavy rain pummeled the house. There was just…
Generals, September 2015
Yesterday Once More performing at Doo Wop and Rock & Roll Show
Barry Miller Yesterday Once More will be performing at The Richard Nader’s Doo Wop and Rock and Roll Show on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Mesa Arts Center. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. and tickets are now on sale for $34/$50. This all-star line-up of Rock ‘n’ Roll legends includes Gene Chander who…
Sports, September 2015
Flexibility—an asset for OLNGA volunteer
Ann Rounthwaite The Oakwood Lady Niners are able to offer members friendship and fun through golf and social events because of the efforts of its volunteers. Madeline Walker must be flexible – and not just in the yoga she practices or the variety of volunteer positions she has held. Madeline has lived and thrived in…
Religion, September 2015
Unity: Loving it all
Life is all about change and in a retirement community such as Sun Lakes, we are aware of those of us who face perhaps the most challenging changes of our lives. It can be sobering and can give us pause. But at Unity we adopt a positive attitude and life style. We believe that God,…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Tai Chi-QiGong to prevent falls
Kim Kubsch The first day of fall is September 23. By adding an easy and gentle Tai Chi-QiGong practice to your exercise plan, you can help prevent falls. All ages and abilities are welcome and chairs are offered for those who prefer to enjoy this moving meditation while seated. Improve your balance, coordination and reduce…
Features, September 2015
Veterans’ Voice
Art Sloane Operation Freedom Bird Healing Journey is currently raising funds for the 28th annual four-day Healing Journey; 50 combat veterans from all conflicts, along with counselors, will travel to Washington D.C. over the Veterans Day holiday. Operation Freedom Bird was established in 1988 to support combat veterans of all wars, suffering from post-traumatic stress…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Fascinating array of speakers at Sun Lakes Rotary
Norm Noble On Tuesday, September 1, Jim Bishop, a Southwest Airlines pilot who is working with the Chandler Unified School District as a parent, will bring an update on the District and talk about the bond election. He has a freshman and seventh grader in the school system and has worked as a volunteer in…