Category: October 2020

Resident Author

John Gaudioso with a poster of his book Three Weeks, a Lie

Austin Macauley Publishers (London, Cambridge, New York, Sharjah) proudly invites you to read this astonishing memoir, personally experienced and vividly expressed by Sun Lakes author John Gaudioso. Three Weeks, a Lie is an intriguing memoir affecting a mother and her three young children. Events begin with their mother being forced into a mental facility, followed…

The New Diana Perez Trio Is Here!

Diana Perez

Lisa Wall Where has the time gone? I cannot believe it has been 20 years since the Y2K scare and that Princess Diana was taken from us over 23 years ago. We, however, have our own “Diana” right here in Sun Lakes whom we all know and love. She has been entertaining us and our…

Back on Track

Harry Huckemeyer October is the time in the fall when our area normally really comes to life. Unfortunately, with the arrival of the coronavirus, times have changed considerably, forcing us all to change our lifestyles in a manner that we have never experienced before. Hopefully, things appear to be heading in a positive direction, and…

Robson Trap Trials Canceled

The Robson Trap Trials for 2020 were canceled because of the coronavirus and were rescheduled for Dec. 4. Because of the continued uncertainty, the Dec. 4 shoot has also been canceled. Our plans are to combine the 2020 and 2021 shoots into one shoot to be held in February or March of 2021. Look to…

Sun Lakes Democratic Club

Dolly Loftin Welcome to the Sun Lakes Democratic Club. Our club was established in November 1995. Membership has grown to almost 200 active members and officers, plus about 200 guests. Please join us every second Monday of the month at Sun Lakes Country Club, 25602 E. Sun Lakes Blvd. N in the Navajo Room. 6:30 p.m. social; meeting begins…

Risen Savior’s 6th Annual Novemberfest

Jill Vermeire Risen Savior will host the 6th Annual Novemberfest on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. Save the date! It’s almost time for one of the Sun Lakes’ area’s best social events—the Risen Savior Novemberfest gathering featuring lots of good German food including brats, hots, sauerkraut, potato salad, dessert, along with beer, wine,…

Restless Minds Topic: Finally, the Elections

Bill Gates The seemingly unending election process that began two years ago is nearing its conclusion. Or, if you believe some of the skeptics, Election Day won’t decide the presidential races and other key races definitively. The Restless Minds discussion group will explore this year’s tumultuous election and its potential aftermath when the group meets,…

Energy and Functional Yoga October Schedule

Paullene Caraher Classes are held at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, upper level. Morning: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 to 11:15 a.m. Afternoon: Tuesday and Thursday, 4 to 5:15 p.m. As of this writing (Sept. 10), only SunBird residents are permitted to attend group classes. This may change by October. So, if you are…

Desert Threads Keeps up with Changes

Heidi Pridemore from the Whimsical Workshop presents to Desert Threads Quilters.

Diana Jones Recently, I was humming “Changes” by David Bowie from 1973. I pulled it up on my cell and listened. Sure makes me think about today’s times. Today I was asked, “Have you ever taken the time to look back on your life with observer eyes?” It reminds us that change is inevitable. It…

Computer Booters News

Helen Seaton, Public Relations Director The next meeting of Computer Booters will be on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, beginning at 1 p.m. This will be a virtual meeting on Zoom. Virtual meetings will continue until we can meet face-to-face again. Barry Berger, a Computer Booters member, is a strong proponent of free and open-source programs…