D. Williams Yep, Santa called and wanted to adopt an older dog to keep him company while Rudolph leads the way with his bright, shiny nose. I asked Santa, “Why an older dog,” and, boy, did I get the answers! Thought I would share with you this holiday season what Santa said. First off, Santa said…
The holiday season is a time of warmth, togetherness, and creating cherished memories with loved ones. At Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, this festive time is celebrated with an abundance of joy and plentiful excitement, thanks to the new and inviting additions to the community. From the heartwarming carolers to the delightfully planned activities and…
Mary La Tourelle With 107 members strong, the Agave Quilters Guild is starting the new season off with all kinds of activities. We meet the first Wednesday of the month, September through May, at 1 p.m. in the Navajo Room at Sun Lakes Country Club (25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd.) and offer monthly speakers, smaller…
Yvonne Orlich “Music imprints itself in the brain deeper than any other human experience … Music brings back the feeling of life when nothing else can.” —Dr. Oliver Sacks Almost everybody you know has a favorite holiday or Christmas song. That song is imprinted in your brain, and as Dr. Sacks said, it “brings back…
Dr. Honora A. Norton When in the midlife of my life it was a change of season—a season of discontent and gradually became a journey towards wholeness—I realized that half of my life was over. It was a time of reflection, acceptance, and discovery, marking changes that affected all aspects of my life and the…
Play is underway for the Lucky Shot Pool Club’s 2023-24 season, with 39 players competing in two pockets of 9-Ball and four pockets of 8-Ball at the Cottonwood Country Club Pool Room. Play runs until Dec. 10, 2023. The club elected new officers at its fall meeting. Michael Dalsanders is the new club president. Club…
Esther Spear The next meeting of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will take place on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel Center. The guest speaker will be Julie Bauman, a group fitness instructor. She will demonstrate easy exercises that can be done while sitting in a chair. Wear comfortable clothes and…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The holiday season is a time for spreading joy and giving, but unfortunately, it’s also a prime time for scammers to prey on unsuspecting individuals. As the holidays approach, it’s essential to be vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams that can ruin your festive spirit. Here are some…
Jerry Higgins The Cottonwood Tennis Club celebrated Community Day with many other HOA organizations to show old and new residents the multitude of varied activities available to them. The Cottonwood Tennis Club is hosting the Bradshaw/Neu tennis fundraiser tournament from Dec. 3 through Dec. 9.
A small but enthusiastic crowd joined the Sun Lakes Friends of the Library for their author event on Nov. 8. Six authors related their personal journeys, from plot conception to putting words to paper and eventually to publication. Sorry if you missed this event, but you can find some of their books in the Maricopa…