October 2015

SLWA offers comfort

Barb Meisberger In August, 2015, I approached the Sun Lakes Women’s Association for help with a project I had recently undertaken to aid breast cancer patients after surgery and was greeted with an overwhelming response. Coming from a family that has a breast cancer victim in each generation (mother, sister, daughter and self included), I…

Performing Arts League

Mary Scala To all of our members and friends, PAL wants to remind you that we are still here. We are still working hard to finish our season and are anxious to let you know all about it. The Opera and Coffee Classics are all set and have been sent to our members. The theater…

A time to act

Dr. Marc Drake The story is told of a farmer whose old shed was struck by lightning. He wasn’t too concerned and, in fact, said it relieved him of having to tear it down. Then the rain washed off his car and saved him from that chore as well. When asked what he was doing…

Popular Rotary pancake breakfast returns in November

Hot off the griddle!

Norm Noble Heads up – The Rotary Pancake Breakfast returns to Oakwood Country Club on Sunday, November 8. As many have said, “Start your mouths watering now!” for one of Sun Lakes’ favorite annual events. This will be Sun Lakes Rotary’s nineteenth annual Pancake Breakfast held again in Oakwood’s Ballroom. Breakfast will be served between…

Fly fishing with my brothers

George Abernathy Forty-five years ago, while flying on a scouting mission in Nam with Apache Troop One, Ninth Cavalry, we came upon a river and, being somewhat bored from the two previous hours of flight, my pilot and I opted to do some fishing. Without notifying our Cobra-Gunship cover bird of our intentions, which was…

Fit and Fun Club

Susan Reynhout Fit and Fun is an informal, positive Health and Wellness group. We learn about getting healthier and slimmer too. We are women who are ready to make changes! We are taking charge of our bodies, lives and attitudes together! We help each other with positive support, reinforcement and information at our weekly meeting.…

Calling all crafters

The Crafters Group fall session starts September 14 with hours from 9:00 a.m. to noon and is held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The meetings take place in the Cottonwood ladies card room which is at the first door to the left of the library entrance. Bring your projects, be they…

ILGA October news

Shirley Weaver shows perfect form for her pre-game warm up.

Marcella Brown Slowly but surely Thursday league numbers are rising as members return from vacations or summers in cooler climates. Fall events are all in the planning stages. Member/Guest day is November 12. It is a 10:00 a.m. shotgun followed by lunch. With a theme of Wine-stone Cowgirl, let your imagination roll! See the website…