Sun Lakes Women’s Connection is preparing to resume their events on Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. in the Oakwood ballroom. After a spring gathering of the planning team to say farewell to two of their members, they are seeking new volunteers for the upcoming season. The first gathering in November will be a real western-themed…
Director Jo Birlin announced her choices for the cast of the upcoming comedy, Sex Please, We’re Sixty. The prim and proper B&B owner, Mrs. Stancliffe, will be played by Kathy Miller. Her next-door neighbor, Bud “the Stud” Davis, will be portrayed by SLCT newcomer Mark Wenz. Mario Carranza has been cast as Mrs. Stancliffe’s would-be…
In Memoriam, Don Prestin Named Rotarian of the Month Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director In memoriam, Don Prestin was named Rotary Club of Sun Lakes September 2022 Rotarian of the Month. Don joined RCSL in November 2007 and passed away in August 2022. He served as RCSL treasurer for eight years; served on…
Sarah Auffret Ten new members of Assistance League of East Valley, many of whom are Sun Lakes and SunBird residents, will model clothing at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, a fashion show and luncheon, at noon on Oct. 22, at SunBird Golf Resort, 6240 S. SunBird Avenue in Chandler. The fundraiser will help the organization…
Phyllis Prysock Our September meeting was a great get-together. We welcomed back some of those members who were away for the summer and enjoyed seeing old friends. Our program was a Mega Show and Tell, with our members showing off all the projects they completed over the summer and in our Christmas in July workshops.…
The Pursuit of Pleasure Lee Murray There are those who would argue the best pleasures in life are ones that involve a little guilt or shame but not enough to stop us from engaging in them. Okay, full disclosure. I love chocolate ice cream. Especially the ones with chunks of dark chocolate mixed in. So…
Maynard Iverson, President and Historian, SCSEV Area residents of Scandinavian ancestry, or those who have an interest in Scandinavia, are cordially invited to a fall smorgasbord/picnic! It has been seven months since our last meeting, and we are eager to see our Scandinavian friends and supporters again! The potluck picnic will take place on Sunday…
Rev. Derrick Elliott Last month I read a story about a forest in New Zealand. The kauri tree stump kept itself alive by holding onto the roots of its neighboring trees, exchanging water and other vital resources. If one looks at the stump, it appears to be struggling to survive or die; however, it was…
The African American Association of Sun Lakes (A.A.A.S.L.) Holiday Luncheon and Show is coming to the Oakwood Country Club ballroom on Thursday, Dec. 8, featuring Silhouette. Silhouette has performed at the Talking Stick Resort and Casino, Casino Arizona, and has worked with the Platters, Natalie Cole, Donny Osmond, Melba Moore, Dionne Warwick, and many others.…
Vocalist Jesse Washington will present his Fourth Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Musicale Concert on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. The 2022 event will feature Jesse, along with his special guest, vocalist Mary Anne Asciutto. The Musicale will include gospel, contemporary gospel, classical, showtunes, patriotic songs, and jazz for your entertainment pleasure. Jesse has prior experience in…