Word of the Month: Shungite-fullerenes

David Zapatka Shungite-fullerenes: a unique combination of carbon and silicate minerals found in an ancient deposit in Karelia, Russia. Friend and fellow wisdom seeker book club member, Sandria (Joy) Valente, gave me a special gift recently—a shungite-fullerenes rock. I had never heard of these before. Joy explained shungite-fullerenes rocks have special properties and are called…

SLCC pinochle – edited

SLCC Pinochle Join us for Pinochle cards every Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Friendship Room of Sun Lakes Country Club. 10/04. Women: 1st Bunny Sullivan 754, 2nd Betty Echgelmeier 733, 3rd Marlene Hinkle 696; Men: 1st Konrad Spicker 872, 2nd Dennis Mulcahy 870, 3rd Harry Smelser 780 10/11. Women: 1st Sue Stevenson 810, 2nd…

Sweetie

Ruby Regina Witcraft I can’t imagine, in my wildest imaginings, what has happened between childhood and aged but everyone is calling me “Sweetie” nowadays. As a child, it used to be “Rusty” because I was so tan and “Rhubarb” because I loved the stuff; and would often be seen chewing on a spear of the…

Trips and Tours

Sue Arko For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com. Zoo Lights and Dinner at Organ Stop December 9, 2019 Price: $99 per person Phoenix Zoo’s holiday light spectacular will make your season sparkle! Includes dinner at Organ Stop. California Holiday Spectacular December 10-13, 2019 Price: $850…

Wreaths Across America

Roman Martin The winter visitor season is upon us, and our Chamber of Commerce weather has returned to remind us that it is time to Remember, Honor and Teach. Yes, we are remembering our 2,740 veterans who have died and are interred at Valley of the Sun Cemetery on Chandler Heights Road. All of these persons…