Outstanding lineup of Rotary speakers this month

Norm Noble On Tuesday, May 1, Ben Braker will talk about life as a U.S. Border Patrol Agent – something he has done for over 12 years. For the first seven years as an agent, he spent his days on horseback on the Horse Patrol Unit. He patrolled the most remote and rugged portions of…

Fun Lakers Club news

Carole Sinicki In April, the Fun Lakers Club nominated new board and committee chairs for the upcoming season. All members were eligible to participate and vote for the new board on April 25, at the monthly FLC meeting. Due to the deadline for this publication, we will share the results in next month’s newsletter. At…

Writers’ Page

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…