Message from the President Roger Beagle July brings us to the middle of summer and hot days ahead. We look forward to celebrating the Fourth of July by watching fireworks, eating hot dogs, grilling hamburgers, and enjoying cold drinks. Let us remember the freedoms we have been blessed with in this country, and I wish…
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),…
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,…
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…
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…
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…