Dale Fanzo Twas the night before Christmas in Sun Lakes, Even the seniors were still awake. Houses were decorated with green and red lights, The Christmas tree bulbs were shiny and bright. We aren’t looking for presents this year for sure, All we want for Christmas is a COVID cure. A traditional dinner with ham…
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Features, December 2020
In Passing
Marilyn A. Carrels Marilyn A. Carrels, 93, resident of Aberdeen, S.D., and Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at Angelhaus in Aberdeen. Private graveside committal services took place on Nov. 14, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Aberdeen, and a family celebration of her life will be held in the spring.…
Features, December 2020
Sun Lakes Posse Welcomes New Members
Commander Craig Lloyd, SLSP The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse is proud to announce three very-high-quality individuals as new Sheriff’s Posse members joining our team! They include a professor at ASU, a former Eagle Scout, and general manager in the broadcasting field, and a former police officer and deputy sheriff currently working as a teaching professor…
Features, December 2020
Cottonwood Tennis Still Going—Women’s Monday League
Penny Petersen The Women’s Monday League at Cottonwood started Nov. 2, and all 20 participants were delighted to get going. The league is for Red and Green rated players, and the fall session will last seven weeks. This year, the women have adopted the format used by the Thursday Men’s League. Sign-ups are done online,…
Features, December 2020
Word of the Month: Cool
David Zapatka After reading last month’s WOTM “groovy,” sister and reader, Debbie Zapatka, wrote, “That was cool, man! Does ‘cool’ have the same sort of history as groovy? A friend at work uses the word groovy all the time.” Sister and reader Judy Haberstroh wrote, “Interesting. The only person I know who still occasionally uses…
Features, December 2020
Desert Artists Club: Creating Art and Friendships
Sue Sindelar The Desert Artists Club (DAC) of Sun Lakes is open to all Sun Lakes residents who are interested in a place to gather with other artists, to create and learn in a bright and fun environment. Our DAC club mission is “To provide a relaxed, friendly, encouraging atmosphere for all levels of artists,…
Features, December 2020
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook The current trend in residential remodeling design is to create a more healthy, happy home environment. With people spending more time at home, their needs go beyond an open concept, to having a great experience throughout the day. If a home isn’t quite working or if it’s not how you like it to…
Features, December 2020
Resident Authors
Local Author Publishes New Book <em>Second Chances</em> Sandra Givens Sandra Givens, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her latest book, Second Chances, available on Amazon. Young widow Claire McCann has decided it is time to move on with her life. To rediscover who she is without her husband, she sets out on an…
Features, December 2020
Send in the Clowns!
Roger Bonngard The clowns are here in Sun Lakes. Clowns reside in a place where laughter and crying are happening at the same time. Clowns are needed when things are falling apart and are needed to divert us from our chaos. Certainly, the COVID-19, the wild fires, our personal health, and the incivility within our…
Features, December 2020
So Many Books … So Little Time
Violetta Armour 100 Days of Happiness by Fausto Brizzi reviewed by Violetta Armour. It’s December. The month of good cheer and joy. So why would I choose to review a book that deals with terminal cancer and a diagnosis of 100 days to live for the main fictional character Lucio Battistini? Because although it is a sad…