Rina Cupples It was a long, hot desert summer. It was a long, contentious election autumn. Now, here we are, full of hope and expectation for a wintertime of old-fashioned happy holidays. Some of it will probably look, and feel, different—gifts shopped online, fewer holiday visitors, less family travel. Any holiday shows? No matter what, the…
Category: December 2020
Generals, December 2020
Featured New Member Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse: Bill Shedd
Commander Craig Lloyd, SLSP Please welcome Bill Shedd as one of our newest members of the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse. Bill has been volunteering in the Sun Lakes Posse for the past year, assisting in the medical equipment loaner program and various community events serving our community’s needs from the Posse building located at 9531…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Holiday Cheer!
Ann Posiviata Here is wishing all of you and those close to you a very Merry Christmas and Holiday Season! We have had a very long year and made it through together with a few adjustments, yet still fabulous photographic images! Keep moving doing the activities you love with “a twist” to them. Looking forward…
Generals, December 2020
Trips and Tours
For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Please note: Due to decreased capacity restrictions, it is important to book early, as space is limited. New Year’s Eve at Historic La Posada Dec. 31, 2020 to Jan. 1, 2021 Price: $425 pp/double; $495 pp/single La Posada in…
Religion, December 2020
December Is a Time of Faith
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D., Spiritual Leader, SL Jewish Congregation If it is December, it must be the time of Hanukkah and Christmas. Each year, interfaith couples agonize whether the celebration of these holidays are religious adventures or commercial enterprises. There is a tugging at the heart strings because respect for one another’s faith is the…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club
George Abernathy, Founder, Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club The annual Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club (SLFFC) trip and fly-fishing competition to Lees Ferry was one of the best fly-fishing trips in 2020 for 12 members from our club, especially for club member Morris Johnson. Twelve members showed up at the river on Monday, Oct. 19,…
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,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Other Card Results
Tuesday Cribbage 10/06. 1st Stan Wengrzyn 9-47, 2nd Richard Lewin 8-12, Low Jeff Scott 4- -24, 24 Hand Stan Wengrzyn 10/13. 1st Jeff Scott 10-85, 2nd Bill Bade 8-55, Low Donna Smid 1- -100, 24 Hand Richard Lewin 10/20. 1st Jeff Scott 10-35, 2nd Bill Bade 8-85, Low Richard Lewin 4- -88 10/27. 1st Richard…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
AAUW Honors Scholarship Winners
Barbara Stewart Each spring, the Association of University Women (AAUW) Arizona Southeast Valley Branch selects three scholarship winners from the six Chandler high schools. Each winner receives a $1,000 scholarship to further her education. This year, three young women were selected by the consultants from AAUW, Judy Baur, Gail Jones, Anne Newman, Beth Zdeblick, and…
Generals, December 2020
Free Haircuts for First Responders at Salon Excellence
Kelly Nipper In honor of our hardworking first responders and military personnel, Salon Excellence will be hosting a First Responder Appreciation Day on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All firefighters, police officers, medical, and military personnel (both active duty and veterans) are invited to come in for a courtesy haircut and…