Cheers Trip Opportunities: Several of our members escaped the heat and enjoyed themselves at the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach, Calif. The combined art shows and evening presentations in which the actors recreate famous pieces of art is always interesting. Later this year, the very popular Albuquerque Balloon Festival on Oct. 12 to Oct. 15,…
Karyl Garbow Fit and Fun is a positive health and wellness group that embraces a healthy lifestyle! Receive information about health and lifestyle issues as we take charge of our own health, lives, and attitudes together! We cover a new topic every Wednesday in Cottonwood Country Club Room A-7. The meeting is from 9:30 to…
July Rotarians of the Month Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) has named Alan Kurth and Dr. Fred Crist the club’s July 2023 Rotarians of the Month. Each month a RCSL member is recognized and honored as the Rotarian of the Month because of his/her involvement in club…
The Sun Lakes Ukulele Group, led by Cottonwood Palo Verde resident Nancy Harrison, will kick off its eighth season on Sunday, Nov. 5. We meet on the first and third Sundays of the month in the winter season in the Computer Learning Center, Room 1 (Phoenix Room). We learn songs, chords, strums, fun licks, and…
Cottonwood Ladies Bridge 7/06. 1st Janelle Gibson, 2nd Lori Scharbach, 3rd Liz Schubert; Hostess: Ilena Lea 7/13. 1st Patti Potter, 2nd Janelle Gibson, 3rd Judy Ligas; Hostess: Maurine Howell 7/19. 1st Maurine Howell, 2nd Ilena Lea, 3rd Linda Meylink 7/27. 1st Janelle Gibson, 2nd Sally Culbertson, 3rd Gerry Ellinwood; Hostess: Karen Harnish 8/03. 1st Joan…
On Sept. 19 members and guests will welcome Chris Stinchcomb to answer all of their tree and plant questions. Chris resides in Chandler, Ariz., with his wife. Chris has a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science from Linfield University and, upon graduating, has always worked in either landscaping or the field of arboriculture. He…
You’ve Got Trouble George Stahl There is a song in the musical, The Music Man called, “Ya Got Trouble!” It’s about the evils that can come out of playing pool, in a billiard room, or worse yet, a pool hall. It warns how young men can get wrapped up in all sorts of illicit things…
Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner, IronOaks Fitness Club There is nothing more important than a firm foundation—houses, floors, patios, gardens, faith, and feet! How we step out every day makes a big difference in how we feel and in the wellness of our feet, knees, and posture! Footwear plays a large role in the development of…
The first meeting for our new year will be Wednesday, Sept. 13, in the Lecture Hall located in the Cottonwood Computer Training Center. This is a new location for Desert Threads meetings and provides a larger room for our gathering. The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m., but doors will be open at 9 a.m. for…
Helen Seaton, Publicity Director The Computer Booters general meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The meeting and general announcements will be from 1 to 1:30 p.m., followed by a presentation on Video Conferencing, Online Meetings, and Conference Calling. When it comes to creating or attending an online meeting with friends or family, is…