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…
December 2020
Religion, December 2020
Will This Christmas Be Different?
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Having been in a pandemic for most of this year, our lives have changed in many ways. And because of this, we may think that Christmas this year will be quite different from previous years; perhaps less enjoyable or meaningful. But will it? It doesn’t…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Julie’s Fitness Classes
Julia Bauman Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the new Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays and Fridays at 8/9 a.m., and now also Wednesdays at 8:30/9:30 a.m.! For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching group fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She is…
Sports, December 2020
Men’s Niners October Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity The mornings are cooler, and we are seeing more of the friendly faces of Niners who have been absent for a few months. Glad to see you again, guys. Reminder: When we return to the Oakwood courses in November, we are scheduled for 9 a.m. tee time starts. Please keep current with…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Deck the Halls with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso This is my favorite time of the year. I have just completed November where I reflected daily on all the things for which I am grateful. I am thankful for my family, my health, my freedoms, and my essential oils. My essential oils have been within my reach throughout the pandemic, helping to…
Sports, December 2020
IMGA November News and Events
Bruce McCorkle Elections We are pleased to announce that we have a full slate of nominees for the IMGA 2021 officers. They are: * Robert Clark, President * Jerry Pederson, Vice President * Dan Jonker, Treasurer * Ross Serold, Secretary Wear a mask, please, before teeing off. I know we are all getting really tired of this…
Generals, December 2020
To Pick or Not to Pick Is No Longer the Question!
James Harrald The Sun Lakes Citrus Sharers do intend to glean fruit once again in 2021, marking our 15th season! We have met with St. Mary’s Food Bank, and they are eager to get our donations. As you can imagine with the virus, it has been very difficult on the food banks, both in terms…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Desert Threads Quilters Work on Community Service Projects
Sue Bart Members are making lots of quilts for different charity organizations in the area. Many quilts have been completed during these months of staying safe at home. Several local charities will benefit from these. Desert Threads has given many quilts to the U.S. Vets in Phoenix in the past and will continue to provide…
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Roadrunners RV Club
Cathie Smith, Secretary The Roadrunners RV Club is all about fun, travel, new adventures, good food, and great friends! The group enjoys many opportunities to see new sights, go on organized tours, or explore on their own. Members like to dine out or cook at the campsite, learn from others, and share their own ideas…