Mass extinction events on Earth – Part 1 Pauline Lee In the beginning of the 19th century, people didn’t even believe living species could become extinct. Thus, when Lewis and Clark explored the unknown American Northwest, Thomas Jefferson was surprised no live mastodon was found, even though their bones had been found in New York.…
Category: October 2017
Generals, October 2017
Jazz styles
Helen Daley My personal opinion is that the greatest injustice to music was referring to so many different styles as jazz. It seems that if an early jazz musician who may have started with Traditional Jazz began experimenting with a different style, it was still called jazz. Examples are Latin, Bebop, funk, fusion, acid, straight-ahead,…
Generals, October 2017
OAL art Show and Sale
Diane Hitt The Oakwood Artists League (OAL) is having an art show and sale in the Oakwood Arts and Craft courtyard. The show will coincide with the IronOaks Open House. The show is on Saturday, October 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please stop by to see our artwork. We have 35+ artists in…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Sun Lakes Women in Assistance League help dress 6400 school kids
Sarah Auffret There were smiles all around as about 90 children from East Valley elementary schools poured into a Target store with their parents on a recent afternoon to go on a shopping excursion. About 20 women from Sun Lakes are active members of Assistance League of East Valley, an all-volunteer group that raised funds…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Italian-American Club open to everyone in Sun Lakes
Donna Haugland, Secretary The Sun Lakes Italian American Club membership rolls are open to those who are interested in Italian culture, food and a good time. Our regular business meetings occur on the first Monday of the month. Our October 2 meeting will be at the Palo Verde Country Club. We will begin at 5:30…
Generals, October 2017
2 Your Health: Seven herbs and spices that fight diabetes
In the Western world, for those who have been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, maintaining normal blood sugar levels is both important and an ongoing struggle. But it is possible! Here is a list of seven herbs and spices that will help you keep your blood sugar levels normal while maintaining…
Generals, October 2017
Ready to make your life more interesting?
Jan Ott The Sun Lakes Chorale invites you to attend our community’s upcoming annual October Activity Days. Join your friends and neighbors on one of three consecutive Saturday mornings in Sun Lakes. These annual events are hosted by our neighboring communities and provide an excellent opportunity to check out the array of interesting things to…
Generals, October 2017
Medicare Open Enrollment October 15 – December 2
Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: * Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Metal Lokators meetings to resume in October
Virginia Koehler Now that the weather is cooling down (hopefully), it is time to dust off your metal detector and get ready to do some searching. Sun Lakes Metal Lokators meet the second Monday of every month, October through April, at 1:00 p.m. Most meetings are held at Sun Lakes Country Club. Some are held…
Generals, October 2017
Yesterday Once More’s Rock and Roll Variety Show
Barry Miller Yesterday Once More ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70’s show and dance rock ‘n’ roll variety group will be performing at the Yesterday Once More’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Variety Show on Friday, November 24, at the SunBird Country Club, 6250 S. SunBird Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85249. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the show starts at…