The Wine Life

Food and wine—the perfect pairing Andrew McCreery CS, CSW, d’Vine Gourmet Friends arriving, table set, glasses polished and in order, food prepared and candles lit, everything thing ready for the perfect dinner party. Yet doubt still remains, will the Halter Ranch Paso Robles Cabernet go with the Southwest Stroganoff? One of the true innovators and…

Oakwood author to speak on his latest book

Come listen to Oakwood resident and author Fred Martin who will be speaking about his book, Abraham Lincoln’s Path to Reelection in 1864: Our Greatest Victory on August 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Bradford Room of the Oakwood Country Club.

Fred J. Martin Jr. Oakwood author Fred Martin’s book, Abraham Lincoln’s Path to Reelection in 1864: Our Greatest Victory, allows the reader to grasp the importance of that election – as this year we celebrate its 150th anniversary. Martin will speak about the book on August 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Bradford Room at…

In Passing – August 2014

Arthur L. Banner Arthur L. Banner, age 83, of Brockport, New York, passed away after a long illness. He is survived by four children, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and his love of 10 years, Patty. Funeral services and internment were held in Brockport, New York on July 8, 2014. He was so loved and…

Writing: Divided loyalties

Brian Curry I like sports. Football, baseball top the list, but I admit to as much World Cup fever (at least while the USA was in it) as the next guy. But being a sports fan here in Arizona, especially in a community where most of us are transplants from somewhere else, poses certain challenges.…

Fine dining with Cheers Singles

Cheers Singles Club members enjoyed a great evening at Chop on June 24!

Ron Leimer, Publicity Cheers dined at Chop on Tuesday, June 24 for the monthly event dinner event; 14 members enjoyed the companionship and of course the fine meal that was prepared for us by a very efficient staff. If you haven’t gone I recommend it for an evening out for a fine meal! Laurie Starr…

Come join the Chess Club

Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Oakwood Clubhouse Greenbriar C Room. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees. For…