Now that you’ve completed your prerequisite Lapidary One course, it’s time to move up the gem ladder to faceting! So, what’s a facet? A facet relates to the word face, which is one of the flat polished “faces” of a faceted gemstone like a genuine diamond, emerald, ruby, sapphire, amethyst, topaz or other less expensive…
Larry Stadler On Sunday November 11, the Breakers Pool League held its annual social get together. Thirty members and their spouses attended the dinner party. The event was held at Pool Side Café in Oakwood. Based upon multiple very positive comments the food catered by Stone and Barrel was excellent again! Drawings for gift certificates…
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. to 3:00 p.m. in The Music Room, A-8, in Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or…
Susan Reynhout Celebrate with Marjorie Overload at Women’s Connection Holiday Brunch. Elaine James will delight the audience with her humorous performance of Marjorie Overload. She is a certified personality trainer and graduate of Leaders, Authors and Speakers Seminars, an actress and certified storyteller. This talented woman has created skits filled with cute characters such as…
Experience the benefits of Energy Yoga with Paullene. Classes are held in the Navajo Room, which is on the third floor of SunBird Golf Resort. Regular Yoga: Mornings: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:40 to 8:50 a.m. Afternoons: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 to 5:10 p.m. Note the slight time changes. The classes will be one…
Give yourself a gift that will keep on giving… better health… a new skill… increased social opportunities. The list goes on and on. Where do you go for this kind of opportunity? Answer… on the dance floor. The benefits of dancing with a partner range from better balance to heading off dementia and then some.…
Barbara Stewart The Southeast Branch chapter of The American Association of University Women (AAUW) held its annual Fund Raising Holiday Luncheon on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Cottonwood Country Club in the Saguaro Room. This “Red Envelope” event is held every year to collect funds to present grants to women in graduate and post graduate…
Gifting the gift of love Mother Theresa once said, “It is not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” This sentiment rings true year-round, but is especially relevant during the holidays. With so much emphasis given to presents and parties and food — all of which are wonderful things —…
Michele Michaels, the Hard of Hearing Program Manager at the AZ Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, will lead us through some scenarios where hearing is challenging. We will leave the meeting feeling empowered and more in control of our ability to hear, listen, comprehend and communicate with others. Please join us…
FUNdaMENTAL Bridge is offering Beginning lessons for those who wish to learn bridge, Boot Camp Bridge lessons for those who play bridge but want to learn contemporary bidding, 2 Over 1 lessons for those who want to incorporate the latest important modification to Standard American bidding and End Play and Simple Squeeze lessons for…