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…

Opportunity Quilt raffle gets underway

The Desert Threads quilt chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild is very excited to reveal its beautiful Opportunity Quilt for 2019-2020. This fabulous quilt can be yours by participating in our quilt raffle: Tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00 from any active DT member. This quilt debuted at the AQG quilt show in…

Card making class

Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. Class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. We have two classes: The first begins at 9:30 a.m. and the second begins at 11:00 a.m. Space is limited to…

Softball Player Profile: Paul Eskridge

Larry Wolfe Like Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, Paul Eskridge hails from the south side of Chicago, but he’s not “meaner than a junk yard dog.” Actually, he’s a really nice guy! Several months after graduating from Thornridge High in Dolton, Illinois, Paul flew from Chicago to Los Angeles on a cold, gray and blustery day…

GriefShare begins May 1

Pastor Jean Newell Silently, tears streamed down her face. “I miss him so much,” she said softly. “I don’t know what to do with myself these days.” Sometimes the death of a loved one comes after an extended illness; sometimes death comes suddenly and unexpectedly. Either way, for those who grieve a loved one’s passing,…