October 2014

Looking for the Fountain of Youth?

Jack and Annie Hall at their first dancing field trip!

Seek no further; it’s on the dance floor. Besides being fun, dancing is an activity that offers many rewards to the participants. You can exercise without working out, improve your social life, increase flexibility and agility, strengthen your core muscles, improve your balance, develop more social poise and confidence, meet new friends, and improve your…

PVLGA news and views

Summer League visits Bear Creek Golf Course. Participating were Palo Verde, Ironwood and Sun Lakes Country Club.

Janet Baron, Publicity Chairman The prevailing weather conditions in Arizona contributed to the wretched heat and humidity we experienced during the month of August. Some of our fearless ladies found their way to Palo Verde golf course every Tuesday morning to indulge in their passion for the game. They were determined to ignore the existing…

“I can’t draw a stick figure”

I want to draw!

Susan Plouzek Have you wanted to draw or sketch? Basic drawing classes are every Saturday beginning November 1 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. The cost of tuition is $20 per month. Susan Plouzek teaches the class. She is a long-time instructor of art from kindergartners to adults. Her method of teaching helps students easily understand and fulfill…

VFW addresses suicide awareness and prevention

Lt. Hughes, wife Kristi and Betty and Neal Peer

Cheri Almond Suicide prevention was addressed at a joint meeting of the Sun Lakes VFW Post and Auxiliary. Post Commander Neal Peer and Auxiliary President Betty Peer welcomed Danny Hughes (1st Lieutenant/Arizona National Guard and Pastor at Chandler Community Church) to address the critical suicide prevention and awareness needs of our veterans and their families.…

Agave Quilters news

Johnie Scofield The Agave Quilters of Sun Lakes got off to a fabulous start in September with their first guild meeting of the year held September 3 in the Oakwood Ballroom of the Oakwood Country Club. One of the founding members, Dorrie Meehan, was given a small token of appreciation and love for all that…

Lucky Shot Pool Club ends 2013-2014 seasons

The Lucky Shot Pool club’s second summer tournament season ended September 10 with the winners as listed below. Congratulations to all the winners and also to all who participated. The first regular tournament will start on November 1 and run through December 12. Persons interested in joining the club can sign up at the Cottonwood…

A celebration of life planned

A celebration of Life will be held at the home of Sandra Iosue, 8922 East Minnesota Ave., Sun Lakes, AZ. The date is Thursday, November 6 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The purpose of the luncheon is to celebrate the lives of Post, Auxiliary and community members who have survived cancer, men and women. Iosue is…

SLJC news and events

To learn more about the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, come to a meeting on the second Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m.!

The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Services are a great opportunity to meet new people, connect with Judaism and learn. New attendees are invited to be introduced at the service and members of…

Golden Goalies – power to you

Bea Loozer Recently we had a discussion about a particular way we, as Golden Goalies, can empower ourselves. The approach we looked at was that of using affirmations, which are positive statements that we repeat frequently. To be effective, an affirmation is stated in the present tense and is positive, personal and specific. Saying “I…