November 2014

IMGA news

John Concannon, Publicity The weather is finally cooling, and our Canadian residents and snowbirds are returning to the valley. So too, IMGA News returns to the Splash from a summer hiatus, at least temporarily. Plans are already in the works for the 2015 activities schedule and the play day schedule. A significant change to the new…

Agave Quilters: Quilters who care

Helen Robinson from Sew Kind of Wonderful demonstrates curved piecing for Agave member Sue Jordan.

Johnie Scofield The Agave Quilters got off to a fabulous start this fall. Our “Quilters Who Care” group has designed the cutest ladies bag possible and is distributing kits at each meeting. Come and get a kit at the November meeting and return it in December! All completed bags will go to local women’s shelters…

I will meet you at Howard Johnson’s

Howard Johnson’s may never be the same as SLCT’s cast and crew prepare to entertain you under their roof. Top row (pictured left to right): Linda Caton, Gloria Kelinson, MJ Clement, Dave Stevens, MaryAnn Stevens, John and Irene Blakely; bottom row: Joyce Recupido, Maureen Norris, Diana Nelinson, Harlie Youngblood and Bill Munn. Crewmembers not pictured are Kathy Jones, Roger Edmonds, Ted Peck, Marcia Stevic, Carole Hollar, Bob Hollar, Barbie Berguson, Lynn Munn, Sandy Bocynesky, Norm Harris, John Crawford, Veda Baack and Howard Hummel.

The SLCT cast and crew are ready to introduce you to Murder at Howard Johnson’s. Remember back to the time when Howard Johnson’s or HoJo’s as some affectionately called it, was the place to go for a meal and meet with family and friends? Remember when they were a restaurant and Howard Johnson’s Motor Inn…

AAUW guest speaker

Sherri Soria, AAUW speaker

Toni Corrigan Sherrie Soria of Central Arizona College will be the speaker at AAUW Southeast Valley Branch meeting on Monday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ballroom of Oakwood Country Club of Sun Lakes. At CAC she is the Project Director for TRIO Student Support Services as well as our AAUW College/University Representative. Ms.…

Cotillion “Falling” Into Step

Pat Wolfe The Cotillion Dance Club opened the 2014-2015 season dancing to the music of Route 66. Following the theme “Shades of Autumn,” the Oakwood Ballroom was a reminder of the beautiful colors of fall. The entryway and ivory covered tables were decorated with colorful leaves and candles. The ivory covered chairs were accented with…

It’s Cookie Walk time

The United Methodist Women’s annual Cookie Walk is coming on Saturday, December 6 at 9:00 a.m. at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church at 9248 Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. Once again, we forget about the calories and make homemade cookies, bars, candy and fudge oozing with lots of butter and sugar. We spend hours in…

Energy (Dahn) yoga classes November schedule

November Schedule: Mornings from 7:45-8:45 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Afternoons from 4:15-5:15 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; on Mondays a Qi Gong practice will be emphasized Where: SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room, third floor There is no cost; donations are accepted If you have questions call Paullene Caraher on cell phone at…

Water Aerobics classes

Karen Hall We know that fall is here, as the snow birds are making their way back to Sun Lakes. Our Water Aerobic classes at the Cottonwood Pool are Monday through Friday, but please note that effective Monday, November 3, our hours are changing to 8:00 a.m.; Saturday’s class will remain at 8:00 a.m. and…

Hatha Yoga classes begin

Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will again be offering weekly Hatha yoga classes starting in November. Hatha yoga is excellent for increasing flexibility through stretching exercises, aids in relaxation and strengthens muscles through certain poses and balances. The class is designed for active older adults and uses mild exercise to improve your health. Classes will…