Dianne Winenger We welcome back those returning to enjoy the lovely Arizona sunshine and a myriad of choices for fun and social events offered in Sun Lakes. Welcoming back the wood carvers and inviting those who consider trying this art form is high on the list of who have been working on projects all these…
Category: December 2017
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Low Vision Support Group
Linda Horton The Low Vision Support Group will meet again on Wednesday morning, December 13, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the first floor Card Room of the Renaissance Retirement Community. Meet friends who are legally blind. Learn about low vision equipment, diagnoses and daily living “tricks.” Share experiences with others who are losing their vision. For…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Sun Lakes Walkers support NAMI Valley of the Sun 3rd Annual Walk
Carol McIntyre, Team Captain The NAMI Valley Walk raises awareness and reduces stigma about mental illness in our community. The Walk is NAMI Arizona’s only fund-raising event. NAMI Valley of the Sun is the Maricopa County Affiliate of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. NAMI is dedicated…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
F-35 pilot to speak to Aero Club
Gary Vacin An F-35 pilot from Luke Air Force Base will be guest speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering Monday, December 18, at the Sun Lakes Country Club. The session begins with coffee and fellowship at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Maj. Peter…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Gone fishing
Jim McWhirter The Anglers Club had its first two of six scheduled November derbies. On November 7, they hosted 25 junior high students. It was a beautiful day to be outside by the lake fishing, the sky was overcast with a fresh breeze blowing, a near perfect day. The kids came running off the bus…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Getting into the spirit
Ann Posiviata Congratulations! The Sun Lakes Camera Club (SLCC) members made a strong showing at this year’s Arizona Camera Club Council 2017 Fall Round Up. The SLCC hosted a grand event with featured speaker Kathleen Reader. Overall, our club took four placed awards, 28 Honorable Mentions and 58 Acceptances. For a presentation of the images,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Sun Lakes Drum Circle
Julia Norton Merry Christmas (almost)! The Sun Lakes Drum/Sound Circle met at the Veteran’s Oasis Park for our November session. The Beaver Moon was not quite full yet, but it was bright and beautiful. The full moon was on Friday, November 3, and I did a ceremony for our prayers and intentions then. We had…
Sports, December 2017
Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot card group
Susan Gottschalk The Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot card group, which meets on Thursday afternoons at Poolside in Oakwood, gathered recently for their sixth annual fall potluck at Sisk Park in Palo Verde. Enjoying the perfect weather and good food are (left to right) first row: Kathi Bobek, Ruth Munzer, Jackie Jones and Pat…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Share love, happiness and music
Jan Ott Join the Sun Lakes Chorale at their annual Holiday Concert held at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road (next to the Sun Lakes Library) on Thursday evening, December 7. Tickets cost only $10, and there is still time to make your purchase. Call Caroline Ellis at 480-883-6997 regarding ticket…
Sports, December 2017
Other Card Results
Tuesday Cribbage 10/03. 1st Stan Wengrzyn 13-75, 2nd Michael Roberts 12-92, 3rd Lydia Kolsch 12-61, Low Jean Drenthe 2- -119, 24 Hand Stan Wengrzyn 10/10. 1st Michael Roberts 13-77, 2nd Bill Bade 12-62, 3rd Stan Wengrzyn 10-92, Low Willie Saracco 2- -75, 24 Hand Neil Olin, 24 Hand Patty Donahue 10/17. 1st Barb Bade 15-112,…