December 2016

Sun Lakes Writers’ Group

Stop the World and Review the Situation Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt Someone recently said they felt everything in life had been accomplished. Roads traveled, people to see, books read, movies watched, foods sampled, flavors to taste, children grown and nothing more to do. There is so much more to accomplish at any age. More than anyone…

Greater stability

Rina Cupples “Healing is anything we do that helps us remember who we truly are: perfectly whole and divine beings, at peace with the universe. Reiki is one way to do that.” This is a statement made by Reiki Master and my friend, Jan Smith. Both of us have been Reiki practitioners for over 30…

Two outstanding Rotary speakers this month

Norm Noble On Tuesday, December 6, Daniel Robertson will present a fascinating talk, “Understanding the Power of Hypnosis.” Dan began his business career investing in and developing mountain recreational real estate. That evolved into building commercial office and industrial buildings in the Bay area. In 1980, he moved to Scottsdale and continued with real estate…

P.E.O. Christmas luncheon December 3

DW members Gwen Fleming, Kay King, Susan Anderson and seated Diane Gramze and LaVerne Walters are working on table decorations for the December 3 P.E.O. Luncheon at Palo Verde Country Club dining room.

Sun Lakes Chapter DW is hosting the Christmas luncheon and suggest arrival at 11:00 a.m. for shopping and social time. Welcome and Christmas music by Hamilton High SOL Choral Group under the direction of Vanace Acker at Noon with lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Following lunch Jan Kloster, past state president of North Dakota State…

Come join the Chess Club

Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Dance Room A6 Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees. For more…

Rotarian of the Month

Lee Widener

Norm Noble Longtime key member of the Sun Lakes Rotary Club, Leland D. Widener was chosen Rotarian of the Month (November). Lee has held almost every service position in the club since joining in 1990, including secretary and president, as well as chair of several committees. He is a Paul Harris Fellow/Benefactor, served as Rotary…

Interested in writing?

Have you always had a desire to write? Would you like to try your hand at writing? Would you like to leave personal stories to your children and grandchildren? Examples: How you met your husband/wife? What you remember about your first date? Thoughts about your high school graduation? Now that you are retired, how do…

Metal LoKators have a new logo

Virginia Koehler One of our members, M.J. Clement, designed an official logo for our Metal Lokators Club. We thought it was very appropriate for our club, slow and steady. Instead of meeting at Sun Lakes Country Club, the Metal Lokators will have their December meeting at a restaurant. Please call Virginia, our Treasurer, for any…

Restless Minds will consider ways to reconcile

Bill Gates The 2016 presidential election campaign was filled with invective. One candidate was accused of being a crook and a liar. The other was labelled a misogynist and racist. Supporters of the candidates were painted with unflattering words, the most memorable of which was “deplorables.” So where do we go from here? How can…