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My Friend Diane Keneally I spoke to my friend last night. A long, satisfying conversation, uninterrupted by family duties or needs interfering with alone time. This friend lives far away, 2500 miles to be exact and we don’t get the time or opportunity to talk often. We both have our own lives, busy and full.…

“Old Schoolers” learn to speak like a geek

Sue Schwartz Brain studies have shown that learning languages has multiple benefits beyond just improving your communication skills. It can increase problem-solving abilities, critical thinking and even how to use your Apple products. Computer technology had us struggling with terminology until we decided to reboot and learn this new languages-essential vocabulary. Review hardware and software,…

Find your inner artist

Margaret Crusoe Have you always wanted to learn to paint someday? Perhaps today is that “someday.” Now may be the time to explore your artistic interests. My personal instruction will help you learn the basics of painting with water-based paint. In addition to my degree in art education, I have over 40 years of teaching…

VFW 8053 Auxiliary – a sponsor of the Easter Egg Hunt

Karen Shaffer The Auxiliary participated in the VFW Auxiliary Family Freedom Festival by sponsoring activities at the Sun Lakes Country Club Easter Egg Hunt. Families enjoyed the Easter Egg Hunt with four age groups “hunting” eggs and getting pictures with the Easter Bunny. Before and after the hunt, face painting and balloon animals were made…

DAR elects regent; nominates state officer

Toni Bolling Lutter At the annual meeting in March, Gila Butte Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held its elections for the 2018-2020 Executive Board and elected Marjorie Nelson Chapter Regent. Regent Lesley Baran, who served from 2016-2018, is a nominee for the Arizona State DAR Executive Board. Nelson served as chair of the…

Stay active for summer!

Noell Hyman Have your friends gone back north? Is it getting too hot for tennis, pickleball or golf? Is the intense summer sun making you sleepy midway through the day? Come inside with us and enjoy some new friends while moving, stretching and strengthening your body. Yes, we are still offering our therapeutic yoga classes…