September 2015

Savvy Travelers summer news

Savvy Travelers at Panama Canal and Costa Rica

Savvy Travelers have traveled at home and abroad this summer. Many of the river cruise companies are offering some fabulous discounts for late fall and winter sailings in Europe as well as discounted air for Europe in 2016, so get in touch with Jeanette at 602-909-2000 for details. Uniworld and AMA Waterways have several river…

IMGA happenings

Tom Wheaton

John Concannon IMGA recorded its first Ace of 2015 when Tom Wheaton scored his on the 13th hole using a Five Hybrid. Tom also scored an Ace last year at Oakwood. I hate when that happens, but, congratulations, Tom. It is a bit surprising that we have seen a drop off in the number of…

Aging is a blessing

sun l, D.D. Okay, bad things happen to us. Bad things happen to all people, regardless of age. Things that cause pain are real and lasting. When we were younger we felt invincible. Now we are feeling vulnerable. Our youth was spent dreaming. As we age we tend to remember the past, but with a…

Trivia Team in Phoenix finals

Pictured (back) Chris and Annelle Newcomb, Sandy and Ralph Casale; (front) Cody Newcomb and Brooke Jones

Denise Lott One of our Sun Lakes trivia teams, No Clue, was invited to the semi-annual Trivia Team Finals for the Phoenix/Greater Arizona region. No Clue, comprised of members Chris, Annelle and Cody Newcomb, Sandy and Ralph Casale and Brooke Jones, often play three times a week in the Sun Lakes trivia sessions. You can…

SLJC news and services

The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Services are a great opportunity to meet new people, connect with Judaism and learn. New attendees are invited to be introduced at the service and members of…

Happy Birthday to you!

William “Bill” Johnson

William Henry Johnson, “Bill”, was born on Labor Day, September 2, 1940 at his home in Westbrook, CT. He is the second of four children born to Donald and Eileen Johnson. He attended Morgan High School in Clinton, CT where he participated in soccer, basketball, baseball, track, student council, and choir. He was also a…

9ers have the best golfers

On Tuesday, July 21, Verla Matuschka, member of the Sun Lakes 9ers, had 10 putts for nine holes. Congratulations, Verla!

We always welcome new members. If you are interested in joining the Sun Lakes 9ers. Please contact Phyllis Swanson at 480-883-3819 or you can leave your name and phone number at the Pro Shop. Our new season starts Saturday, October 24 with a Welcome Back Brunch at  10:00 a.m.

Praying in Color

Want to pray, but don’t have the words? Ready to pray, but can’t sit still? Yearning to pray, but not in the same old way? Sybil MacBeth writes in her book, Praying in Color, “Praying in Color is an active, meditative, playful prayer practice. It is both process and product. The process involves a re-entry…

Feeling uninspired? Take a walk

Getting your creative juices flowing doesn’t have to be complicated. It may be as simple as joining the I Love Walking Group between 7:30-9:00 a.m. any Monday, Wednesday or Friday. In September we launch our Hearts and Soles series at the Palo Verde Clubhouse. Step into your walking shoes, bring a water bottle and join…