Marti Scott Water aerobics, if done correctly, can be safer than land-based aerobics programs because of the lessened impact. Water aerobics also promotes more muscular endurance and tone because of the water’s resistance and it allows participants to remain comfortably cool during the workout. I like it because it is fun, allows me to make…
December 2015
Generals, December 2015
The Wolfman returns
Barbara Schwartz Once again, The Wolfman, a/k/a Tom Wolfe, returns to Sun Lakes Country Club Arizona Room for a wonderful afternoon of song and memories of days past. Wolfman sings all sorts of songs from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Dancing will be available for those to dance the stroll, jitterbug and even line dance! This…
Sports, December 2015
IronOaks tennis duo claims gold at World Senior Games
Denise Lott Several IronOaks Tennis Club members participated in the Huntsman World Senior Games held in St. George, Utah in October. This annual event brought in over 10,000 athletes from 72 countries, involved in 27 different sporting fields. Of those participants, 350 came for the tennis competition. There were many challenging matches, but that did…
Generals, December 2015
Fashions with a flair
Barbara Schwartz Once again, the Sisterhood of Temple Havurat Emet is pleased to announce our annual Fashion Show to be held at the Oakwood Clubhouse in Sun Lakes. Be sure to join us at 11:00 a.m. on February 28 for a sumptuous luncheon catered and served by the Oakwood staff. Then comes the show of…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Anglers wind up the fall fishing
Dan Hall The anglers finished their second fall fishing derby on November 10. This group included a school class of all international immigrant students learning English. There were 27 youngsters on a chilly morning but the fishing was very good; lots of laughter and helping each other land the fish. We receive hands on help…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Calling all crafters
The Crafter’s group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month with hours from 9:00 a.m.-noon. The meetings take place in the Cottonwood Ladies Card Room which is at the first door to the left of the library entrance. Bring your projects, be they beading, macramé, etc. and spend a pleasant and fun…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Sun Lakes Women’s Association golf cart raffle winner
Colette McNally, President The winner of our golf cart raffle this year was Susan Carew from Oakwood. Each year the Sun Lakes Women’s Association raffles off a golf cart as part of their efforts to raise funds in support of organizations in the community that serve seniors. In collaboration with A–1 Golf Carts, we were…
Generals, December 2015
The Perfect Place – a social destination for seniors needing day care
One of our caregivers who volunteered for Neighbors Who Care would drive participants to the Perfect Place. When she realized the services we provided for adult seniors she was intrigued. Now on Monday, Tuesday and Friday she brings her husband to spend time us. She uses this time to get herself to a doctor’s appointment,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Edgar Cayce study group
Our “Search for God” study group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Room A-2 of Cottonwood Country Club. We explore the readings of Edgar Cayce who is recognized as the greatest psychic of the 20th century and the founder of holistic healing. We strive to be healthier, peaceful and to be one with the…
Generals, December 2015
Breakfast Lions help those who don’t have glasses
Many thanks to all those who showed up to help the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club sort and clean glasses; 29 Sun Lakes Lions, volunteers and students from the Pueblo Middle School cleaned and sorted 5,000 pairs of glasses. These glasses will now be read for the prescription and distributed to those in need around…