Dollars and Sense: Upgrading Dad’s Retirement

Holly Revenig, Certified Reverse Mortgage Specialist First, let me say that I love my dad, and he’s one of a kind. But we argue about the fact that he still carries an old flip-phone and won’t trade it in for a smartphone. At 77 years old, he refuses to update his phone, because he admittedly…

Practice Bridge on Fridays

Bridge skills a little rusty? There’s a practice group playing in the Ladies Card Room at the Cottonwood Clubhouse on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or noon. There are no fees. Bring cards and a sweater and get some extra practice. If you have any questions, call the summertime phone number at 319-480-6020.

Card Making Class

Linda Smart Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. The class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one of multiple class sessions which will begin at 9:30 a.m. Presently,…

Grilling Time

Marilu Trainor It’s grilling time! Seven out of 10 adults own a grill, smoker, or BBQ. Enjoy those tasty meals safely and avoid a disaster by adhering to a few safety tips from the Goodyear Fire Department. The Stats: * From 2014 to 2018, grills, hibachis, smokers, and barbeques accounted for 10,600 home fires annually,…

Save the Date for July 8 Blood Drive

Dean Athmer The Sun Lakes Posse will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, July 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The event will be in the meeting room, with plenty of space to comply with social distancing requirements. Here are the basic…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook June is a time to celebrate dads. Not much has been written about what a man wants for their bathroom remodel—I looked! It is his space, too, and there are personal wants for his daily experience he may not have mentioned. Another area men tend to make do is in outdoor cooking at…