Breakfast Lions Name a Melvin Jones Fellow

David Coffman is the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions version of the Energizer Bunny, doing anything and everything he can do for the club in a variety of ways. As if to prove that point, he accepted a nomination for third vice president at the club’s last meeting! Then he became a very deserving and surprised…

Happy Birthday, Sharon

Sharon Gale celebrated her birthday a couple of years late! Her 80th birthday was celebrated with a bunch of friends, starting on a party bus stocked with many fine libations! What fun was had driving to the luncheon location singing the tunes from Mamma Mia! Yes, that’s right, “Here We Go Again.” My oh my,…

Your Health and Reflexology

Kathleen Ismael Touch is a basic human need. Studies have shown that infants who receive minimal care and seldom experience touch in early months will experience emotional and behavioral impact. Most people know that human touch and interaction is necessary for health and healing. Each organ and system in the body is influenced by a…

Word of the Month: Capo

David Zapatka While listening to the Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks tune, “I Have a Capo on my Brain,” last night, I thought, how could a “capo” be on a brain, and secondly, haven’t I heard this word used in another context? The movie The Godfather came to mind. This sparked research into this word.…

Lady Sluggers Honored at Tourney

Larry Wolfe Six members of the Lady Sluggers senior softball team were honored at the annual Spring Tournament and Cook-Out. Award certificates for the top five hitters were presented by Sun Lakes Senior Softball Association (SLSSA) President Doug Warwick to the following: Batting champ: Sharon Bergen (.795), Frankie DeMouth (second at .704), Sue Rodke (third…

Vaccinations and Your Pet

Everyone is asking about the new research on vaccinations, so we are sharing what the experts are saying. So, just how long do your pet’s vaccinations last? Definitely longer than a year! We all want our pets protected from life-threatening diseases, but did you know your pet may be carrying enough protection from their puppy…