Kathy Skrei The Cottonwood Palo Verde Crystal Awards Committee, along with its general manager, has made a very difficult decision to cancel the banquet and ceremony that were scheduled for March 6, 2021, in the San Tan Ballroom. Preparations for this event need to start in October, and we simply do not know, at the…
November 2020
November 2020
Sun Lakes Chorale: We Miss You!
Yvonne Orlich All of us in the Sun Lakes Chorale, including Director Cris Evans, want you to know we miss everyone, and we will sorely miss performing our annual Holiday Concert. On behalf of all of us from the Chorale, we want to wish everyone a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season and a safer,…
November 2020
Card Making Class
Linda Smart Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. The class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one of multiple class sessions which will begin at 9:30 a.m. Presently,…
November 2020
Relishing Pickleball: The Ready Position
David Zapatka One of the most common errors I see on the pickleball court is not being ready to play. What does this mean? Being ready to play means a number of things. It means being focused on the point at hand. Paying attention to debris on the court, listening to what someone is saying,…
November 2020
Word of the Month: Groovy
David Zapatka The “59th Street Bridge Song,” known by many as the “Feelin’ Groovy” song by Simon and Garfunkel came on the radio. I was asked if I knew the history behind the word “groovy” which led to this month’s WOTM, “groovy.” Groovy – ˈgrü-vē Adjective 1. marvelous, wonderful, excellent 2. hip, trendy Origin and Etymology – “pertaining to…
November 2020
Who’s Up for a Challenge?
Sue Schwartz, Matthew Karger, and Bryan Romney We’re excited to announce that Dignity Health Chandler Regional Trauma Services is partnering with “Walk with a Doc” to get active and participate in the Walk Challenge 2020. Now more than ever, it is important to stay active and healthy! This year’s two-week trek is a safe, virtual…
Generals, November 2020
Easy-to-Access Online Classes
Mary Kenny This year, fall classes at New Adventures started in late September, and extended into December. Classes continue to be offered online via Zoom. October classes are almost over, but it’s not too late to register for our 13 classes in November and December. If you are new to New Adventures in Learning, here…
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
The Autumnal Season Never Disappoints for Fabulous Photography
Ann Posiviata Wow, it’s November already. The temperatures took a while to cool down, yet this may have allowed our beautiful fall colors to saturate the Arizona landscape longer, starting in Flagstaff and working its way down to Tucson. A creative grab bag full of photographic opportunities to capture, such as using macro techniques on…
Features, November 2020
Five Tricks to Teach Your Dog
D. Williams If your dog is a puppy, adolescent, adult, or a senior, almost any dog can learn to do at least a few tricks. Be sure to have short sessions, so your dog does not get tired. We do not want him to associate trick training with frustration. Trick training should be a fun,…
Sports, November 2020
Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association CARES Committee Donates to Worthy Cause
Mary Nelson Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA) has a charitable committee called PVLGA CARES. Donations are collected from PVLGA members, friends, family, and the public, through the sale of facial masks and other fundraising activities. Members of the committee are Val Verbeck, Gail Assenmacher, Mary Horn, and Judy Diadone. On a regular basis, the…