The Restless Minds discussion group will tackle one of the most controversial issues of the past half-century during its first meeting of 2019. “Pro-Life and Pro-Choice” is the topic when the group meets at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 8, in the Sewing Room of Oakwood’s Arts & Crafts Center. Discussion leader Dar Brasch wants…
Sun Lakes musicians provided an hour-long program of music for the Sun Lakes Women’s Connection in November. Cellist Sue Thomas had a varied solo program including “The Swan,” composed by the French composer Saint-Saens. Several of her selections were from the more popular literature including “Bridge Over Troubled Waters,” “Open Arms” and “Stairway to Heaven.”…
Lion John Peterson On December 6, the Sun Lakes Lions Club hosted its Lions International Peace Poster awards ceremony. This program encourages young people ages 11 to 13 to create a poster depicting “Kindness Matters” for this year. Locally, 15 students in the Chandler Unified School District submitted posters for evaluation. Our club agreed to…
Donations to Chandler Food Bank Junita Alexander and Julia Norton Thank you so much to the friends in Sun Lakes who so kindly donated non-perishable foods to be delivered to the Chandler Food Bank. There were cans, pasta and even spices. The food was donated the week of Thanksgiving by Juanita and Jolynn Alexander who…
Spirit of the Desert sponsored an Arizona Gourd Society Play Date on November 17 in Sun Lakes. Projects were focused on Christmas and included Santa Ornaments and Holiday Tea Lights. The Annual Christmas Party took place December 6 at Oakwood and was enjoyed by all. Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch was established to share…
Janet Hayes and Sandy Holmes A Mosaic Birdbath Class is scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Ceramics Room, Oakwood. The class will be taught by David Jarvinen. David is a mosaic artist and teacher. He teaches mosaic art in fun and engaging environments, focusing on technique and…