Melinda Eshpeter Statewide members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met in Springerville, Ariz., on Sept. 30 to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the unveiling of the Madonna of the Trail statue. From 1928 to 1929, the DAR commissioned 12 Madonna statues to be erected along the National Old Trails Road from Maryland…
Sun Lakes Women’s Connection (SLWC) invites you to their Gift Basket Bazaar and Raffle on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Kingston Ballroom of the Oakwood Country Club, at 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., in Sun Lakes. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for the raffle. The continental breakfast and program will begin at 10 a.m. The…
Fun and informative classes for Parkinson’s patients in boxing, balance, and strength are available at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon. You must be a Sun Lakes resident to attend. Information classes for patients and caregivers are on the third Thursday of the month from…
Gary Mentz You can have all the latest fishing equipment, which costs you hundreds of dollars. But you still need to have the right bait with the right presentation. Fish have a clear idea of what’s worth nibbling, biting, or striking. If you want to catch fish, you must get the bait right; it’s that…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As November rolls in, families across the country prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, a time for expressing gratitude and sharing moments of togetherness. Unfortunately, it’s also a season when scams tend to be on the rise. Scammers are skilled at exploiting the holiday spirit, preying on people’s emotions and generosity.…
Arlene Block The SunBird Lions Club is having the following fundraisers: Thursday, Nov. 16, from 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Barro’s Pizza, 950 Riggs Road, Chandler. A percentage of the sales will be donated to our Lions Club. Thursday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant, 4210 S. Arizona…
Janet Cook Knowing current bathroom remodeling design trends can help you create a look that can stay current for many years. It also can help with decisions of elements you want to make sure are included in yours! The 2023 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends study surveyed over 1,900 homeowners who are actively planning, working on,…
Bill Shedd, Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse was recognized by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office as the East Patrol Posse Group of the Year for 2022. The Posse, formed in 1987, was recognized for its involvement in the Law Enforcement and First Responder Open House, American Red Cross Blood Drives (five…
Pastor Judy Claycomb The holidays can be challenging, especially when one is grieving a loss. During the months of November and December, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) will offer a safe place for sharing, support, and learning how to navigate the challenges of holiday traditions, plans, and memories faced by people who are grieving.…
Kathy Burns Criss Cross was the Play of the Day (POD) on Sept. 12. This game can be a little complicated, but Mary Perry came out the winner in Flight 1, followed by Susan La Salvia, Dang Teater, and Sue Pederson. In Flight 2 the winner was Dari Akin, followed by Pat Schepp and Terry…