Renee Politi If you enjoy kids, volunteering at Hancock Elementary School near Sun Lakes may be for you. The kindergarten teacher is looking for classroom help. Work on skills that include reading, numbers, alphabet letters and sounds; also fun games, reading, crafts and music with four and five year olds. Flexible time is between 9:00…
Category: October 2015
Features, October 2015
The Hot Spot
SLFD’s “Brush 231” Brian Curry During unprecedented wildfire season Sun Lakes Fire Department’s Brush 231 deployed again, this time to northern Montana. Firefighters receive anniversary recognitions Acting Chief of Department, Dan Guerra, recognized three members of the Sun Lakes Fire Department including his number two in command at the monthly fire board meeting. Acting Deputy…
Features, October 2015
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook October is National Kitchen and Bath Month! No other rooms get such national attention, for how well the kitchen and bathroom are designed will affect our experience and value of the home. The knowledge of an experienced remodeling designer can help create a timeless custom kitchen and a spa-like bathroom. What are the…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Line Dancing with Judee
Judee Curtis “Have you called Judee at 480-802-0201 after 10:00 a.m. to register for Ultra Basics class?” Repeating this quote from last month is a test to see if the results will be the same. Many new dancers did call and started Line Dancing and we had a great time. Yes, call after 10:00 a.m.…
Generals, October 2015
We aren’t an “old folks” home
Sue Schwartz To shift society’s perceptions of aging, ICAA’s Changing the Way We Age® Campaign is taking action to overturn stereotypes and encourage more positive, realistic views of aging. This campaign offers us an opportunity to make a lasting difference by encouraging a new vision of aging in CWPV. By being part of the solution…
Features, October 2015
16 reasons = No coprophagia
Rover’s Rest Stop So, the title is not appetizing but it is important. Rule out medical reasons first that could lead your dog to eat poop. Poop eating may be as simple as boredom or something more complex like diabetes. For additional information see: www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/16-reasons-dogs-eat-poop-and-what-to-do-about-it/ First look at medical reasons: Enzyme deficiency – Digestive enzymes…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Computer Booters ramp up Windows 10 training
Allan Levy This summer every Windows 7 and 8/8.1 user received an invitation for a free upgrade to Windows 10. Since it popped up on the computer it was difficult to ignore. In response, the Computer Booters, www.computerbooters.org, sent out a notice to all members giving them advice on Windows 10. Windows 10 is Microsoft’s…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
New Horizons Writer’s Group news
Bob Hirt If you enjoy writing and reading your stories but want to be in a small group of eight to ten and enjoy camaraderie and good humored exchange, chatter, ideas, etc. maybe we are the group for you. We meet once monthly. We encourage critiquing. We limit readers to 10 minutes each. Original works…
Generals, October 2015
Sun Lakes Dance Party at Oakwood
Mark O’Neill Dance Party meets monthly from November to March on a Wednesday evening. Group dance lesson begins at 6:30 p.m. Open dance is from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Casual dress. Open to all in the Sun Lakes Community and others. Guests and newcomers welcome. Mark the dates: November 11, December 9, January 20, February…
Generals, October 2015
Lions do eye screening
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club and the Sun Lakes Lions Club use state-of-the-art auto refractors in place of standard eye charts. For Lions Club members doing vision screening Thursday at Superstition Mall, a few seconds with the new Spot auto refractors is all it takes. The auto refractor – a handheld device, a little larger…