Verla Matuschka The year is coming to an end much too soon and festivities begin with parties, Christmas programs, concerts and activities. So, take a deep breath and enjoy the season! The Niners will start the month with a Christmas party December 5 with a social hour beginning at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner at…
December 2015
Generals, December 2015
CAP graduates 11 new members
The Sun Lakes Fire Department’s volunteer Community Assistance Program graduated 11 new members to its ranks after classroom training. Lead instructor Bob Bruce (top left) poses with the new graduates who will now do working ride-alongs to apply their new skills out in the field responding in SLFD’s CR231 (Crisis Response Unit) to fire and…
Generals, December 2015
Everyone enjoyed the IronOaks Halloween Party
Sandi Bargioni and Judy Gahide, Co-coordinators It was another beautiful day at Lake Diamond in Oakwood. Well over 100 dogs attended the pet party, most of them beautifully dressed in the most creative of costumes. While this makes it difficult for the judges to choose the winners, it sure is fun to see how the…
Sports, December 2015
IOTC upcoming events and news
The IronOaks Racquet Center will be hosting their last Tennis Social of 2015 on Monday, December 21 from noon-2:00 p.m. All tennis players in the community are welcome! A mix and match tennis format is played from noon-1:30 p.m. with a light holiday snack served after play. There is always a theme to the socials,…
Religion, December 2015
Something was missing
Pastor Jean Newell, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Alright, I give up! Where has this year gone? It seems the older I get, the faster time goes! Anyone else feel like you’ve lost track of time? I thought I was taking time along the way to stop and smell the roses, but now I have…
Generals, December 2015
CAP celebrates anniversaries
The Sun Lakes Fire Department’s Community Assistance Program Steering Committee members Scott Jaeger (far left) and Betty Earp and Dave Mattson (far right) congratulate CAP volunteers on their membership anniversaries. Pictured left to right are Irwin Plafker (13 years), Judy Manley (13 years), Judy Gahide, Paul Gahide and Mack Jennings (all five years).
Features, December 2015
Check Out – Check In
Fiction: Zig Zag Girl by Elly Griffiths When the body of a girl is found, cut into three, Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens is reminded of a magic trick, the Zig Zag Girl. The inventor of the trick, Max Mephisto, is an old friend of Edgar’s. They served together in the war as part of a shadowy…
Generals, December 2015
Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts post upcoming important dates
Bette Lu Buchanan The Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association will have its biannual meeting on Monday, January 11. The meeting will be held in the Friendship Room at Sun Lakes Country Club at 10:00 a.m. Members will receive their applications for the spring show at that time. Applications will not be mailed out, so…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Other Card Results
Lady Joker’s Wild fall potluck The Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot card group, which meets on Thursday afternoon in the Bradford Room of the Oakwood Clubhouse, gathered recently for their fourth annual fall potluck at Sisk Park in Palo Verde. Following many delicious dishes, Hand and Food was played by the group. Tuesday Cribbage…
Features, December 2015
Conservation Corner
Pauline Lee Many of us know of bacteria as germs. Germs make us sick. Since the existence of bacteria was first discovered in 1676, much of the scientific literature has been focused on pathogens and that has also framed our view of bacteria. Yet, the majority of bacteria we come in contact with on a…