Linda Ryan Vocal warm-ups are important to good vocal health and offer a way to protect the singing and speaking voice. They reduce the risk of undue tension and damage to vocal cords, plus help to improve breathing and increase vocal range. Members of the Chordaires Show Chorus have been learning unique warm-up methods to…
Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 207 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
It’s time! 2025 Membership enrollment is happening now! The Fun Lakers (best social club around) activities are already going strong, and if you are not a member, you have been missing out! But it’s not too late! Even more activities are planned for 2025 that will make the upcoming season even better than the last!…
Charmaine Roberts What Is Kinetic Karate? The kinetic chain is the interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems. Our nerves, muscles, and joints work together to create human movement. Karate training teaches movements that require an increased awareness of one’s body and improvement in balance, reflexes, focus, and strength. Kinetic Karate generates movement that…
Eileen Turner As Sew-N-Sews members gather this month to celebrate the holidays, there is much to celebrate. Sew-N-Sews members are very focused on educating each other and giving back to the community. As the months go on, there are more and more opportunities to enrich each other’s lives. Monthly meetings have guest presentations, and most…
Jeanette Rajamaki Welcome to our last meeting for 2024 and our holiday meeting on Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Saguaro Room. We will be introducing a brand-new cruise company coming to the USA. Joseph Barney, our business manager, will introduce you to Explora Journeys. In 2023 Explora launched their first ship and recently…
Mary Kenny AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch (SEV) kicked off its 2024-25 programming year with an afternoon social attended by more than 50 members. Introductions of key volunteers were followed by highlights for the coming year, including the statewide Fall Forum, the Holiday Fund Brunch, and the annual Scholarship Fundraiser. In…
Dianne Winenger Margaret Ryan and Lew Crawford, two accomplished artists in our group, are currently working on their woodcarving projects. Watching their creative process unfold is inspiring, and it shows just how fulfilling this craft can be. Starting with a simple block of wood may seem intimidating, but with a mentor to guide you, learning…
Julie Hedges, Secretary The new season of the Sun Lakes Roadrunners RV Club has kicked off with the first two meetings of the year held in October and November. We attended the Sun Lakes Open House events this year to educate the community about our club. The Roadrunners are about fun, travel, new adventures, good…
Harry Huckemeyer As we rapidly approach the ending of quite a challenging year with a variety of unexpected happenings, the Short Line Model Railroad Club has taken a most positive approach and is closing out the year on a busy, happy, positive note. As we enter the final chapter of 2024, locally, with the weather…