Nancy Harrison The Sun Lakes Ukulele Group, led by Cottonwood Palo Verde resident Nancy Harrison, will kick off its sixth season on Sunday, Nov. 7. We meet on the first and third Sundays of the month in the Cottonwood Dance Room (A-6). We learn songs, chords, strums, fun licks, and tricks on the ukulele. Many of…
Kim Kubsch “Organizing Your Auto” is 12th in a series of articles featuring techniques for decluttering your home and personal space. As owner of Joyful DOWNSIZING and a Sun Lakes resident, I am passionate about helping boomers and seniors declutter to simplify their lives with downsizing unwanted stuff and organizing the remaining items. This month,…
Warren Wasescha Talk to anyone in the Sun Lakes Hiking Club and, undoubtedly, they have a favorite hike. With hundreds of different hikes the club has led over the years, there are a lot of good choices to consider. The hardest part of this exercise, however, is to narrow it down to one or two…
James (Jim) Lloyd Bianchi James “Jim” Lloyd Bianchi passed away in his home in Sun Lakes, Ariz., on July 15, 2021. Jim was born April 3, 1946, in Seattle, Wash., to Larry and Lois Bianchi. He married his childhood sweetheart and beloved wife Pam. Jim and Pam raised their three children in their hometown of…
Rina Cupples Reiki has been established here in Sun Lakes because of Lois Valleau. She brought it with her from Alaska/Washington in 1995. Lois made her transition to Higher Life on Aug. 6, to the deep sorrow of everyone who knew her. During all the years Lois lived here, she taught Reiki, comforted people with…
Janet Cook Houzz Inc. is a leading online platform for home remodeling ideas. A picture says a thousand words, and it can be a great starting place to visualize what you want your home to look like and to communicate that with your project designer. With the powerhouse of computers, Houzz can determine the most…
Sandra Givens, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her latest book Love at the Ranch, available on Amazon. This story follows the characters Cassandra Markham and Jake “Running Horse” Kelly. When they first met, Cassandra was married to a tyrant. Following his death, the two reconnected, but will Cassie’s troubled past prevent future…
JoAnne Gaudioso One of the easiest and most effective ways to enjoy essential oils is through diffusion. Placing a few drops of oil in an essential oil diffuser can immediately alter the atmosphere of your home, office, hotel room, or any indoor area, as the potent aroma of essential oils travel through the air. The…
The Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors (AIRA) presented the 2021 Emanuel M. Katten Award to David Mork. Mr. Katten was a founding member of AIRA’s predecessor organization, and he was instrumental in the development of the Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor (CIRA) program and other association and professional initiatives. In recognition of Mr. Katten’s…
Dale Fanzo Leaning back on my chair looking up to the sky, The soft blue color, with white clouds passing by. The tree with needles from branch to branch, Some darker, some lighter adding beauty to enhance. My pulse is at ease and my ears feel a breeze, The Whispering Pines are speaking to me.…