Category: October 2018

Welcome back and all aboard

Harry Huckemeyer October is probably one of the most popular months for those who spend time here in the Valley. The summer heat is slowly becoming a thing of the past, and as the monsoons move on, the opportunity to spend some quality time just continues to grow. For starters, in the Sun Lakes area…

AAUW kicks off 2018-2019 season

Barbara Stewart The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will begin the 2018-2019 session with a program presented by an outstanding leader in the Chandler area, Trinity Donovan. Mrs. Donovan serves as the CEO of AZCEND, a nonprofit organization that helps people move from crisis to stability and ultimately to…

Computer Booters = no tricks

Kc Coller, Publicity Director Computer Booters October calendar is in order. So much is happening besides “Trick or Treat.” At the September general meeting, Kasey Wemyss and some of the Best Buy Geek Squad provided information about buying a new home computer. They also spoke of the several types of service plans they offer their…

Fun Lakers Club news

Carole Sinicki Welcome back to all new and current Fun Lakers Club members in the Sun Lakes and SunBird communities. Our fall season is now in full swing. In September, we held an Escape Room challenge where teams of eight attempted to solve a mystery with clues and information in order to escape the room.…

DAR commences new site and chapter administrations

In August and September, Arizona DAR (ASDAR) and Gila Butte DAR Chapter (DAR) launched new administrations, led by State Regent Marilou Fellman and Gila Butte Regent Marjorie Nelson, respectively. The first official meeting was in August, as ASDAR’s Summer Workshop was held in Scottsdale/Fountain Hills. The State Regent outlined her two-year projects which include placement…

Tai Chi is healing

Kim Kubsch Teaching your body to relax allows it to turn off the stress hormones and tap into the “rest and digest” cycle that is important for your overall health. The healing activity of relaxation is one of the central principles of Tai Chi. We modify or personalize the Tai Chi movements for our comfort…

Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club

George Abernathy October is always a busy month for the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club, and this year is no exception. On Tuesday, October 2 and 16, we’re meeting for breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at the Stone & Barrel. Our club will have a table at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Open House on Saturday, October…