Mark your calendars! The Scandinavian Club plans to add inspiration and vitality to everyone attending its first meeting on Nov. 19 in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club. The social hour begins with herring, sausage, and cheese and crackers, provided for free snacking. Dinner of beef burgundy, potatoes, vegetables, and dessert will be served…
Dannette Hunnel Throughout the country, near Thanksgiving, there is one all-time standard favorite flower: the beautiful Chrysanthemum, or “Mum.” Arizona is no different. Mums provide a brief but intense splash of color in Phoenix landscapes from late October through mid-December. Mums are great as a fall accent in gardens, in containers, or even as cut…
Sue Sindelar Welcome to November and our beautiful fall season, which is in full bloom. We are grateful for the beauty of our desert as it continues to present itself with gifts of glory for all to enjoy. Here in our low desert, we have been busy planting our bulbs for spring surprises and planting…
Come to the Electronics Recycling event at the Sun Lakes Phase 1 parking lot, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., on Friday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon. Sorry, no early drop-offs. This event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes, partnering with AZStRUT (Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology). Drop off computers, laptops,…
Steve Foss, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Living in an attitude of thankfulness is a personal discipline requiring concerted, intentional effort that recognizes we neither own nor are proprietors of any real resource. Think about it: Our water, electricity, propane, natural gas, food, clothing, etc., all come from sources which we have come…
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club November marks the start of the Sun Lakes Hiking Club 2023-24 hiking season and, hopefully, much-needed cooler weather! Our first event is a Welcome Back picnic for returning hiking club members and is open to anyone else living in Sun Lakes or SunBird who is interested in learning more…
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt The year was 1972 when I moved from New Jersey to Northern Virginia. My first apartment was in Arlington, close to Fort Myer Army Base. Each morning I woke with the sounds of Reveille and in the evening the beautiful bugle sounds of “Taps.” I followed my senses and interest in the…
John Yu Well, many of us will be looking for ways to get back to our pre-Thanksgiving weight at the end of the month. So why not dance off the pounds? Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Venue presents “Dance Off the Turkey” at the San Tan Ballroom (25630 S. Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248) on…
We provide wonderful singing therapy for people with Parkinson’s in a supportive environment. Tremble Clefs Arizona provides effective music therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease on a bi-weekly basis. By participating in rehearsals, those who live with Parkinson’s strengthen their voices and have fun singing with others, including their caregiver. Participation in the program makes…
Join us for the Built By Referral Realty Classic Car Show on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Country Club Phase 1 clubhouse, in conjunction with the Sun Lakes Women’s Association Holiday Bazaar. Do you have a special car you’d love to show off? Whether it’s a classic beauty,…