Wealth of Will Kris Szlauko Begin each break of a new morning with the desire to invigorate all that is good and peaceful. Count your blessings and act upon their ever-exciting influence on those around you. Hold close in your mind and spirit that which inspires what you can do, and look to all that…
September 2022
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Desert Navy Update
Richard Volpe As we move forward toward the Labor Day weekend and leave the summer months behind, we can all look ahead to the good weather we’ve been waiting for, a lot of new faces coming into the area, and so many new opportunities for all to enjoy everything that this great state has to…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Desert Artists Club News
Sue Sindelar The Desert Artists Club (DAC) enjoyed a social gathering in August where longtime members met new artists who have joined the club. We shared delicious treats and visits with friends. It was a nice break in the heat of the summer. We will be having another social and “Share Your Art” gathering this…
Generals, September 2022
U.S. Military History
U.S. Flag Folding—Part 1 of 2 Ross Dunfee While not officially adopting a flag at the time of the Declaration of Independence, the “Continental Colors” (aka the “Grand Union” flag), has historically been referred to as the first national flag of the United States. That flag has a striking resemblance to the British East India…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Desert Threads Will Meet Wednesday, September 14
Sue Bart Our first meeting for the new season will be in the Phoenix Room in Cottonwood at Sun Lakes. Kimm Wheeler will give a presentation about entering your quilt in quilt shows. She’ll talk about why you would want to do this and how to enter the Arizona Quilters Guild Show, March 23-25, 2023,…
Generals, September 2022
Attention IronOaks New Homeowners
Judith Gahide, Chair, IronOaks Welcome Group You are eligible for: Free round of golf for two Free month at our Fitness Center Free month of tennis and pickleball BOGO meal at Stone & Barrel or Grill on the Green All you need to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Group, c/o Howard Lundgren, at 480-369-2015 or email him…
Generals, September 2022
The Wildcat Jazz Band
Helen Daley Imagine (which, by the way, is part of the theme for special sets at the Arizona Classic Jazz Festival, Nov. 3-6) you are an accomplished, professional guitarist, banjoist, ukulelist, and the leader of the popular Arizona Wildcat Jazz Band and you wanted to bring more excitement to your music. What might you do?…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Welcome Back, Sew-N-Sews Members
Phyllis Prysock We look forward to getting together with all our sewing friends when we resume our monthly general meetings on Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club. Many of us have done some cleaning out in our sewing studios, and we anticipate members will bring lots of…
Generals, September 2022
Sun Lakes Chorale—We’re Coming Back
Yvonne Orlich, Sun Lakes Chorale The Chorale is starting to prep for its return in September to rehearsals for the Dec. 8 Holiday Concert. The summer break is always too long for those of us who sing in the Chorale, so we are anxiously awaiting our first rehearsal on Monday, Sept. 12. Rehearsals will be at…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
FUN da MENTAL Bridge Lessons for Everyone!
Maria Davis FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering a variety of Bridge classes starting in October. Learn with certified ACBL Better Bridge instructors Gordon Markham, Karin Hansen, and Maria Davis. Back by popular demand! Have fun. Exercise your brain. Hundreds of your neighbors have taken stimulating FUN da MENTAL Bridge lessons. Beginning Bridge. Friday mornings from…