Fear in the water Bob Hirt Our old black Buick careened down the steep gravel wash toward the water’s edge of my family’s favorite swimming place. Burden Lake is a small lake in the back reaches of Rensselaer County in the Hudson Valley of New York State. It seems like very few people know or…
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Clubs & Classes, September 2017
DAR begins planning for 250!
Toni Bolling Lutter Lesley Baran, Chapter Regent of Gila Butte DAR, is pleased to announce that Lynn Forney Young, Honorary President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), has been appointed to a prestigious national commission created to plan celebrations and commemorations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States in…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
SAVE THE DATE
Charity Walk to honor Dr. Randy Walker, DVM on Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Sun Lakes, AZ – more details to follow. This is a fundraiser to raise money for two local charities: Rover’s Rest Stop (dogs) www.roversreststop.com & Muchos Gatos (cats) www.facebook.com/mjatos1; DONATE at www.gofundme.com/drwalkerscharitywalk For questions or information, please contact: Elise Rathke at…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Reach Out Sun Lakes continues to produce for Matthew’s Crossing
Ellen Engel Usually in this space we report the results of each month’s food drive for the Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank in Chandler, but collections were not completed before the deadline date of the Splash this month, so we decided to skip the results and simply to review the process and its progress. We will report…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
How I spent my summer vacation
Judith Kuse Sun Lakes Hiking Club members were recently asked to recommend memorable summer hikes they’ve taken in locales outside of the Valley of the Sun. These hikes may be of interest to those who return to the northern states or Canada for the summer, plan to vacation away from the Phoenix area during the…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Perfect Place
Perfect Place volunteers receive training periodically which is also open to caregivers, care receivers and the community. Join us on Friday, September 8, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Our presenter will be Gomonnie Olegba, a local dental hygiene student discussing Dental Hygiene for Older Adults. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, and refreshments…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Anglers fall fishing begins in November
Dan Hall The fish in Lake 6 SLCC have been resting and eating well. (The Anglers stock the lake and feed the fish.) So far, there are five derbies scheduled in November. The dates will be in the October and November Splash. For those who may not know what happens at the Anglers’ Derbies, we…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Sew-N-Sews news
Pat Kovarik It’s the start of a “new year” for the Sew-N-Sews. We have some exciting programs and many classes planned for this year. Our first meeting of the year will be Wednesday, September 13, at 1:00 p.m. in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club (Phase 1). Penny Sturgis, a designer of purses…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Energy Yoga classes September schedule
Paullene Caraher Experience the benefits of Energy Yoga with Paullene at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, third floor, at the following times: Morning classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:45-8:45 a.m. and on Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Afternoon classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Energy Yoga includes tapping…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Cheers Singles at Poolside Cafe
Ron Leimer, Publicity Cheers Singles Club recently moved back to the Poolside Café at Oakwood Country Club for their weekly socials, hurray! Now we have more room to socialize with our old (and new) friends. Weekly socials are held every Thursday at 4:00 p.m., so we hope you’ll join us to learn more about this…