Kim Kubsch “Creating Welcoming Home Entrances” is ninth in a series of articles featuring techniques for decluttering your home—one room at a time. As owner of Joyful DOWNSIZING, I am passionate about helping boomers and seniors declutter to simplify their lives, organize remaining items, and downsize unwanted stuff. This month, we will tackle home entrances. The…
July 2021
Religion, July 2021
For Our Country
Senior Pastor Marvin Arnpriester In the United Methodist Hymnal is a prayer titled “For Our Country” by Toyohiko Kagawa. I believe it appropriate for this July 4th weekend. “Oh God, keep our whole country under your protection. Wipe out sin from this land; lift it up from the depths of sorrow, O Lord, our shining…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
Daughters of the American Revolution: Our National History
Deborah Goodacre Hopefully, as you read this article, you are somewhere celebrating the Fourth of July. Besides a time to gather with family and friends to barbecue and picnic, have you taken the time to think about what this wonderful day means to us Americans? Independence Day, also called Fourth of July or July 4th,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
September 19: Sunday Evening Music, Dinner, and Dance Venue
John Yu This season our Sunday venue will salute everything “nostalgic.” Starting on Sept. 19, we will begin with the salute to none other than the “Sultan of Swoon” or “Old Blue Eyes,” the leader of the Rat Pack (Frank Sinatra). Future Sunday venues will include salutes to the British Invasion (Beatles and Herman’s Hermits),…
Front Page, July 2021
57 Quilts and Afghans Delivered by Desert Threads
Sue Bart On Friday, May 14, 2021, Community Service Chair Jody Edwards and President Diana Jones delivered 15 quilts to U.S. Vets. They also delivered 31 kids’ quilts, nine adult quilts, and two knitted afghans to United Methodist Outreach Ministries (UMOM) in Phoenix. What was amazing about this delivery was that all of the quilts…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
Bird Watching Is Good for Your Health!
Gwen Grace This last year, many of us have turned to birdwatching in our backyards and out the kitchen window. The mindful birdwatching creates a connection to nature and exploration and introspection—a deeper understanding of ourselves. This leads to less stress and anxiety. This new form of therapy is called ornitherapy birdwatching. Desert Rivers Audubon is…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
A New Year for the Ladies Chit and Chat Group
Rose Pachura Mark your calendar for the Meet and Greet Luncheon on the second Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club, 25630 S. Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes, Ariz., starting at 11 a.m. The meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. Be on time. The meal is $12 per person. RSVP…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
Garden Club Enjoyed Several Field Trips in 2021
Starla Kramer Members enjoyed (private) field trip tours and lunches at the Olive Mill in March, Butterfly Wonderland in April, and Schnepf Farms Peach Festival in May! The featured guest for the July 20 meeting is Josh Waltemeyer, whose family owns Treeland Nursery. Josh is a favorite among members, and he’ll discuss the importance of…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
Rotary Club
June 2021 Rotarian of the Month: Howard Rudge Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) is proud to name Howard Rudge as its June 2021 Rotarian of the Month. Howard, who joined RCSL in November 2016, is an ardent contributor and noteworthy supporter of many of the club’s…
Religion, July 2021
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos It is with great joy and happiness (along with maybe a tiny bit of apprehension) that Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) announces the return of in-person Services at the Sun Lakes Chapel, beginning with our July 9 Twilight Service at 5:30 p.m. Though many of our members have departed for cooler climes, it…