Category: October 2014

Sun Lakes Writers’ Group

Have you always had a desire to write? Would you like to try your hand at writing? Would you like to leave personal stories to your children and grandchildren? Examples: How you met your husband/wife? What you remember about your first date? Thoughts about your high school graduation? Now that you are retired, how do…

Are you afraid of falling?

As the years accumulate and we “act like adults” as we have been taught, we no longer take part in activities that require us to hop, skip, tumble, roll, run and swing like we did when we were kids on the playground or in the yard. Because we no longer participate in activities that require…

MOGA’s August activities

Oakwood/Palo Verde Home and Home winning team (pictured left to right) Neil Siegel (OW), Jack Wortley (PV), Bob Strong (OW) and Jack Hill (PV).

Charley Akin August was highlighted by a Home and Home tournament with MOGA and the Palo Verde Men’s Club. On August 14 the teams competed on the Oakwood course, then the Palo Verde course on August 16. The winning team, comprised of two Oakwood members and two Palo Verde members, was Bob Strong and Neil…

You’re Invited!

Club presidents and club social or event chairs are encouraged to attend an invitation-only important meeting on October 15 on the patio at Palo Verde Country Club from 2:00-3:00 p.m. This is sponsored by our Sun Lakes food and beverage managers and the HOA Food and Beverage Committee. This will acquaint you with our event…

Look for SLFD CAP Flash Drive Team at open houses

Brian Curry A committee from the Community Assistance Program of the Sun Lakes Fire Department has been working hard to be ready to unveil their new flash drive program with dedicated booths at all the open houses in the various Sun Lakes communities. “We realize that this an unique opportunity to have a huge amount…

Wet and wild

The main purpose of water aerobics is to improve cardiovascular conditioning. Weight loss usually is anticipated because of the increase in oxygen consumption. Water aerobics also increases flexibility if full range of motion moves are incorporated and it enhances muscular endurance and leaner body composition. Mainly it is fun! It also gives you a chance…

Sisterhood news

Suzy Ziegler The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood is ready to launch its new season with a variety of fun and educational programs and events. The first meeting of the year will be October 16 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel House. The program will be speaker Erica Mandigo, Assistant Bureau Chief of the Fraud…

Bocce Ball sign-up

Ellen Williams will be holding registration for Bocce Ball on October 22 and October 29 from 10:00 a.m.-noon at the bocce ball courts in Sun Lakes Country Club. The courts are located at the Oasis Pool area. Ellen will also be at the upcoming Open Houses for all the communities. It is important to contact…

Meet the new Chordaires Director!

Patrice Reis  “We’re so proud to introduce you to our wonderful new director, Dr. Adam Thomè,” advises Chordaires Show Chorus President Patti Entwistle, “We couldn’t be happier he accepted the job!” What led to this acceptance? “When I went to the group interview, everyone was so happy,” says Adam, “I could see their love for…