Jean Wheeler The Krafters of Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, will hold their annual Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lindsay Hall. The bazaar will include a variety of fall and Christmas décor, including placemats, napkins, table runners, wall hangings, wreaths, centerpieces, and…
Jim McCutcheon The theme of the 2019 SunBird Singers’ Christmas concert is “Memories of Christmas Past.” That theme is not to be confused with the “Ghost of Christmas Past,” and there will be no “Bah, humbugs!” allowed. The concert will be a joyous celebration of all things Christmas. In addition to choral pieces, there will…
Jeanette Fletcher Don’t miss a performance of the Mesa City Band on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church sanctuary, 9248 E. Riggs Road (west of Robson Library). The 60-musician band, directed by Larry Baedke and assisted by Chris Perry, will transport you to a city park during a spring day…
Tenor saxophonist Jermaine Lockhart has performed gospel music, jazz, straight-ahead, and rhythm and blues. His versatility has won respect from jazz lovers in many areas. He has shared the stage with Gospel artist Isreal Houghten, James Moody, David Garfield, and several local artists in Cleveland, Detroit, and Phoenix area. He has opened for Earl Klugh, The…
Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System)…
Helen Daley If you don’t have Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2019, reserved for the Arizona Classic Jazz Festival, you will be missing out on a world-class event. The festival offers a wide range of music sure to please most musical preferences. All the music is danceable, and the festival offers professional dance floors. ACJS/F is a…
Yvonne Orlich For some residents of Arizona, this writer included, getting into the holiday spirit here in the middle of the desert can be challenging. Where is the snow and cold, crisp air to go along with the Christmas music and the décor? It is not always easy to adjust to open doors and windows…
Located in the Cottonwood courtyard opposite the Cottonwood Pro Shop is the Cottonwood Library. It is “staffed” by a dedicated group of CWPV homeowner volunteers. Their responsibility is to keep the library shelves neat, clean, and organized. They volunteer one day a week, every week, to support this wonderful amenity. If you are interested in…