Line Dancing with Judee

Judee Curtis Our Christmas Line Dance group was small, as there were family health issues and gatherings, going out of town, going “back home,” illnesses, injuries, you name it. But the dancers who came had a great time, did a good job, and we danced every dance on the list! We also decided that, next…

Desert Threads and U.S. Vets Graduation Event

Glenna Reeves On Nov. 22, Sue Bart, Desert Threads president; Charyl Garman, AQG president; and Yvonne Cozart, community service coordinator, traveled to U.S. Vets’ temporary housing complex in Phoenix. Due to all the donations, talented quilt-making, and huge hearts, 45 quilts were delivered to deserving men and women who served our country. Every Friday, U.S.…

Monday Mahjongg

Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in playing Mahjongg (lessons are available) on Mondays, October through April, please email me at stephaniehemberg@gmail.com and leave a phone number so I am able to call and talk with you. We play from 1 to 4 p.m. Please, non-smokers only!

Merry Mayan Christmas

Pastor Ron Burcham, Risen Savior Lutheran Church When my kids were younger, I had a great plan to save money. I was going to tell them that we celebrate Christmas according to the Mayan calendar, and Christmas is Jan. 12. Why Jan. 12, you ask? Because of the awesome after the holiday sales, of course!…

Poland’s Tastiest Tradition

Rose Pachura We are in the planning for a Paczki Party set for Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at Cottonwood Country Club in the ballroom. We will be ready for you to receive your paczkis for Fat Tuesday, which is on Feb. 25, 2020. You can freeze these for future usage. Plan on having some Polish food.…

In Passing

Sheryl (Sheri) Hopkins Sheryl (Sheri) Hopkins went to share her laughter, comedic timing, and musical talent with the Lord on Nov. 24, 2019. Sheri was born in Oklahoma on June 30, 1944, but grew up in her beloved Arizona, enjoying the sun, a good game of tennis, and participating in barbershop harmony whenever possible. She…