Category: December 2023

Electronic Keyboards Are Needed

The Keyboard Connection is looking for replacements of the electronic piano keyboards for their group. Over the years, some of the keyboards have stopped working. Perhaps you have a keyboard you are not using and would like to put it to good use or would like to help fund the purchase of new keyboards. We’d…

Sew-N-Sews Treated to a Massage

Phyllis Prysock Dr. Peter Sutton, a local chiropractor, spoke to us at our November meeting. He talked about how sewists very commonly have back, neck, and shoulder issues. We all do so much looking down these days, whether looking at our phone, tablets, or sewing machines, that we need to be aware of taking breaks…

May You Stretch

Dannette Hunnel It’s December and that magical, mystical time of each year. It’s not the lights, gifts, or the story of a miraculous birth that’s so magical. To me, the mystical part associated with December is our ability to miraculously S.T.R.E.T.C.H. We are able to stretch and expand time and money, but only during the…

Community Invite to Christmas Musical

Jeanette Cline Come Messiah King, a Christmas musical, will be presented on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 4 p.m. at Sun Lakes First Baptist Church by the church choir. The community is invited to attend. This is a free event. This musical is filled with a variety of numbers. The Arizona Messianic Dancers will perform with…

Softball Player Profile: Dan Malachuk

Larry Wolfe Dan Malachuk is flying high—in more ways than one! Now starting his third year in our program, Dan was named Most Improved Player in the Lakes Division last year, increasing his batting average from .566 to .683—good for a Top Ten spot. He also flies high as a pilot of 737 aircraft for…

IronOaks Veterans Celebration Breakfast Highlights

Reggie Wegman A wonderful tribute to our men and women in the military was held in the Oakwood clubhouse. The event was sponsored by various groups. John Reyhons introduced the event with a moving tribute to all the veterans in the audience. The Chordaires entertained the more than 180 attendees with a round of patriotic…

Our Colorful Winter Standard

Dannette Hunnel Petunias are the standard winter flower here in metro Phoenix. Petunias are a cheerful, colorful plant with a light, pleasant scent. They are great in the ground, in pots, or as a hanging plant. Petunias are a vigorous, low-growing plant that spreads. Plant them from late October through mid-February. It takes no soil…

Joyful Downsizing: The ABC’s of Photo Organizing

Kim Kubsch Everybody has them—those boxes of loose photos that you have moved time and again. Is it time to downsize and preserve your photos once and for all? A good rule is to eliminate 80% of your photos and keep your favorite 20%! That means keep only 20 out of every 100. What is…

Card Making Class

Linda Smart and Sarah Lythgoe Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator. The class fee is $8 and includes everything you need, except adhesive. Bring yours or purchase during class. Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one…