The Hot Spot

AFMA training day A large contingent of Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes Community Crisis Response volunteers attended a training given by Joanne Cacciatore, PhD, on “Traumatic Grief and Loss” at the Chandler Public Safety Training Academy. Fire Corps members of CR231 pictured with Doctor Cacciatore (front row, second from right) are (front row, left…

Annual awards – Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club

On February 19, Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club President Jim Utter presented the club’s four annual awards. The club is affiliated with the American Contract Bridge League, has over 400 members and holds games on four days each week covering all skill levels. Games are held at the Risen Savior Lutheran Church on Alma School…

Word of the Month

Bowdlerization David Zapatka Reading one of my favorite magazines recently, I came across an article titled “The Real Frankenstein and Its Author” by John Lauritsen. 2018 was the bicentennial of Frankenstein, the most famous work of English Romanticism. It was published anonymously on January 1, 1818. To commemorate the anniversary of its first publication, events…

Sew-n-Sews members’ update

It’s time for the Sew-N-Sews members to enjoy their Spring Luncheon, which will be held on Wednesday, April 10, at noon in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club (Phase 1). We will have a short meeting and then enjoy the lunch and lots of fellowship. We’ll also have a stash table and Show…

Getting outside is a prescription for better health

Sue Schwartz Due to some recently-planned and/or pending HOA construction projects around the five lakes, we’ve moved our walks to the Palo Verde tennis pavilion. This will take place starting April 13. The time remains the same with the Doc Walk starting at 9:00 a.m. followed by an optional brunch on the PV Patio. This…