November was a month reminding us to be thankful for what we have, who we know, our families and “extended family,” aka the “line dancers who attend my classes.” It’s a blessing if we can be thankful all year long for those same reasons. It’s also a blessing when we can add that we are…
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Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Seeing the world as an artist
Margaret Crusoe Would you like to learn or improve your artistic skills in a small, friendly environment? I am a retired school teacher, and I base much of my art instruction on the principles of Betty Edwards. She wrote Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain and The New Drawing on the Right Side…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Sun Lakes Garden Club enjoys November field trip
The Sun Lakes Garden Club enjoyed a field trip in November to The Farm at Agritopia in Gilbert where we had a guided tour of the community gardens and the production farm. We learned about the Johnston Family Foundation that was formed to protect the farm and urban farming in Arizona. Afterwards, we enjoyed lunch…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Niners October golf results
Jim Wegman, Publicity The year is slipping away, and the mornings are cooler, so be sure to check the pairings sheets to be sure you know the correct starting times, courses and positions for the upcoming shotgun starts. Our annual overseeding program was going well until the record amount of rain threw a monkey…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
DAR National Day of Service
Each year on the anniversary of its founding, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrates a National Day of Service, with each chapter fielding a special project. October 11, 2018, Gila Butte Chapter visited Project C.U.R.E. to help sort and package medical supplies for shipment, stock inventory, prepare for shipments and load containers. Project C.U.R.E.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Sun Lakes Drum Circle
Julia Norton Well, December is here and there is no turning back. Holiday hectic times are here as well. Our October drum circle at the Veteran’s Oasis Park was a great turnout with the big Hunter’s full moon bright in the eastern sky. The evening event happened right on the full moon night. Not…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Fun Lakers Club news
Carole Sinicki A special welcome to all of our new members who joined the Fun Lakers Club during the November Open House in SunBird. Our club is growing, and we are planning a record number of events for everyone this season. Membership remains only $12.00 per year, and if you join now, your membership…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Aero Club members to hear about attack on Pearl Harbor
Gary Vacin “The causes for the attack on Pearl Harbor” will be the topic of a presentation at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering Monday, December 17, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The event will begin with coffee and camaraderie at 6:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7:00 p.m. The public…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Join the Fun Lakers for Dance Party
The Sun Lakes Dance Party, sponsored by the Fun Lakers Club, is held in the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom, always on a Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dance lesson begins 6:30 p.m. and open dance is from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Music is provided by Thaddeus Rose. Dates of future dances are as follows:…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
VFW Bingo improved
Cheri Almond Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) weekly Bingo fundraiser is getting a much-needed facelift. VFW Post 8053 in Sun Lakes has purchased a new Bingo call station and upgraded display lights. These improvements will enhance the flow and fun of the game. VFW weekly Bingo game is open to all ages 18 years…