Category: December 2017

New Horizons Writers’ Group

 AARP Romance Ruby Regina Witcraft They met, alone, in the darkened kitchen of their home while soft jazz was playing in the other room. Passion has no meeting place boundaries as their eyes met. She had visions of him sweeping the bowl off of the dining room table and laying her gently down on the…

Bridge Results

Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Alan Behr The Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club games are held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church (23914 S. Alma School Road). Open games are held on Monday at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. There also is a Novice game on Thursday…

Hiking Club picnic features hiking tips from leaders

Judith Kuse On November 10, SLHC members and potential members gathered at Oasis Park in Sun Lakes I for the opening picnic. All were treated to a bountiful smorgasbord of fried chicken, salads, casseroles and desserts. After lunch, leaders of the club shared their advice for successful hiking. The list of safety tips-in-a-nutshell follows: Choose…

Annual Golf Cart Parade set for December 1

Linda Caton All Sun Lakers and guests are invited to this year’s Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade and Show. The date is Friday, December 1, starting at Palo Verde at 5:00 p.m. for free hot turkey soup, Golf Cart Parade, Santa and the singing of Christmas songs. Prizes will be given to the top four…

Golden Goalies – The Hungry Dance

  Bea Loozer Let me introduce my dog Zoe. When asked, “Are you hungry?” Zoe makes us laugh as she jumps and jives to do the hungry dance. (Visualize the running back after he runs 60 yards to make a touchdown and shows how happy he is.) Sometimes I think we all do the hungry…

Yoga for men

Sheila Axtman If you have been curious about yoga, or maybe even attended a class but were uncomfortable being one of the few or only man in class, this is your change to practice yoga in classes designed for men. For the months of November and December, I will be teaching yoga classes for men.…

Wreaths Across America

  Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12-year-old paperboy for the Bangor Daily News when he won a trip to Washington, D.C. His first trip to our nation’s capital was one he would never forget, and Arlington National Cemetery made an especially indelible impression on him. In 1992, Worcester Wreath…

Korean War/Korea Service Veterans news

Stacy Sweet The R Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will not be having our normal monthly meeting in December. Instead, we will be having our member luncheon and election of officers on December 12. RSVP by December 5 if you wish to join us! A special thanks to our October speaker, Judy…

Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7

  Neil Tamber Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: * Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid),…

Sun Lakes Country Club

 Upcoming December events Blood Drive Date: Wednesday, December 6 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: SLCC Parking Lot Find the hero in you! Please bring a photo ID and donor card. Free cholesterol testing with every donation! Sign-up sheet for scheduled appointments available at the Administrative Services desk at SLCC. Parade of Lights Date:…