Master Gardener to Speak on Beneficial Insects

Kim Rosenlof speaking on seed saving at the county fair

Starla Kramer Members are looking forward to Kim Rosenlof speaking at the Nov. 17 monthly meeting. Kim is a Master Gardener and Immediate Past President of the Tempe Garden Club. Kim spoke to the club about “Seed Harvesting” via Zoom in the spring, and members are looking forward to meeting her in person, with social…

Wishing You All a Happy Thanksgiving

This picture, taken at the last major event we were able to participate in earlier in the year, might bring back some fond memories.

Harry Huckemeyer The month of November is the start of all the good things that happen as we approach the ending of a challenging 2020. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is a time when friends and family have the opportunity to enjoy many happy moments together, as we prepare for the new year.…

VFW Post 8053: Time to Get Out the Vote

Carmine Iosue, member of Post 8053

L. Jay McIntyre This month, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and all patriotic Americans are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. We thank the many thousands of veterans who fought in that war, and in the military conflicts since World War II: the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, the Gulf War,…

Help on the Homefront

Peter Meade On Saturday, Nov. 21, at Sun Lakes Country Club between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., the Arizona Patriot Guard Riders and Sun Lakes Rotary Club are hosting an appreciation festival to celebrate veterans. Come out and have a bit of lunch and a drink, while checking out the silent auctions and other veteran…

New Hiking Season Begins Now!

A flashback photo from our club hike at Chiricahua National Monument in Southeastern Arizona

Warren Wasescha Yes, it will look a bit different, but the 2020-21 hiking season is “on” with COVID-19 precautions in place! As mentioned last month, no social dinners, picnics, brunches, Special Hike, or endorsed lunch stops after a hike. It is too risky to be in close proximity with lots of people, both indoors or out.…

Ironwood Men’s Golf News and Events

John Chow, former IMGA Club Champion

Bruce McCorkle John Chow From Joe D’Amore: “It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of one of our longtime members, John Chow. John was a former Club Champion. I always enjoyed playing golf with John and, from time to time, learning some of his golf techniques. Those of you who knew John,…