Drydock Roy Parfitt Within a month of reporting aboard the USS Wrangell, an ammunition ship out of Norfolk, Virginia, we steamed north to the Brooklyn Navy Yard to go into dry-dock for retrofitting and repairs. I remember just before my very first underway watch, standing on the deck at 4:00 a.m., looking at the…
September 2018
Sports, September 2018
PV Ladies golfers bright as fireworks
Liz DeMichael The scores posted in July by the Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA) lit up the course each week like fireworks on July 4. Look how explosive they were… 7/03. Low Gross. A tough game to play in the heat, but the members of the PVLGA were up to the challenge! The…
Generals, September 2018
Trips and Tours
Escape to Flagstaff September 9, 2018 Price: $99 per person Escape the heat for the day and travel to Flagstaff. Tour the Museum of Northern Arizona and take the chairlift at Snowbowl to the top of the mountain where a picnic lunch is included. Mystery Tour September 20, 2018 Price: $99 per person Back…
Religion, September 2018
Shalom Hadassah September news
Evey Freed Shalom Hadassah is a philanthropic organization and is open to everyone. We have speakers, activities and social events throughout the year that reflect the varied interests of our membership. Please come check us out. We’d love to meet you and tell you more about our group. If you’d like more information about…
Clubs & Classes, September 2018
Medicine chest makeover with essential oils
JoAnne Gaudioso If you have been seriously considering following a more natural path to health and wellness, introducing essential oils into your daily habits is a good way. Essential Oils can be used for both emotional and physical wellness applications. Essential oils can be used in three ways: Aromatically: Simply place a drop of…
Clubs & Classes, September 2018
Cheers Singles Club out and about on a ‘Mystery Tour’
Ann Kisner Eight brave souls embarked on a mystery tour somewhere into the unknown this summer. The adventure turned out to be fun, exciting and educational. These brave souls were well rewarded for venturing into the unknown. The trip took them to several places, including Smoki Museum in Prescott and the Copper Art Museum in…
Clubs & Classes, September 2018
SLHC members hike in Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
SLHC member Mike Josephson coordinated a great experience for the club in Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park this past season. Many made the trek up to Superior, Arizona, to join Mike and guide Rich Adams, a park volunteer, for a narrated walk along the unique hiking trails the Arboretum has to offer. There are a…
Clubs & Classes, September 2018
Spanish Conversational Group continues to meet
Dianne Zimmerman This fun, friendly and lively conversational Spanish group continues to meet each Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood Country Club. We discuss a wide variety of topics in an informal setting and assist each other with grammar and vocabulary. Sun…
Generals, September 2018
Wreaths Across America
Roman Martin We’re back! We have returned for another chance to Remember, Honor and Teach. The Chandler Elks Lodge #2429, in partnership with The Exchange Club of Chandler and Wreaths Across America, will once again be placing memorial wreaths on the graves of those people who have served in the Armed Forces of the…
Clubs & Classes, September 2018
SLWA upcoming bazaar
Ellie Clark Members of the SLWA are looking forward to their November bazaar as it draws nearer with each passing day. At our last meeting, President Judy Caniglia asked some of our “crafty” ladies to demonstrate some of the things they will be doing to prepare for the bazaar. Diane Enders, one of our…