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…
Category: December 2023
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
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…
December 2023, Features
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…
December 2023, Front Page
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…
December 2023, Sports
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…
December 2023, Generals
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…
December 2023, Features
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…
December 2023
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…
December 2023, Generals
Sheriff’s Posse Holds Successful Shred-A-Thon and Drug Take-Back Event
Bill Shedd The semi-annual National Drug Take-Back and Shred event was held Oct. 28 in Sun Lakes by the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, and other local organizations. This fall event was a huge success, with 358 cars going through the line. We shredded over 20,000 pounds of paper and collected…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
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…