Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch news

Spirit of the Desert gourd patch ended the year with a fantastic Christmas party at Poolside in Oakwood. Wonderful food and a gourd ornament gift exchange were the highlights. Getting together socially and sharing is a key part of our group. The patch starts the new year with new officers. Colleen McKnight will serve as…

It’s cruise night at Savvy Travelers Club meeting

  Jeanette Rajamaki All are welcome to join us at 6:30 p.m. in the Saguaro Room, Cottonwood Country Club. We will have refreshments and door prizes and a special presentation by Laura Okonowski, District Manager for Holland America. November meeting with Viking provided us with lots of specials. Call 602-909-2000 to get your share. February…

Republican Club meeting notice

  Carolyn McCorkle, First Vice Chair, SLRC The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature special guest speaker Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick presenting “Our Constitutions and the Courts,” at its regular meeting Tuesday, January 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun…

Games, gift baskets and more at SLJC Card Party

  Esther Spear Calling all players of Mah Jongg, Bridge, Canasta, Scrabble and lots more! The annual Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood Card Party will take place on Monday, February 12, at 10:00 a.m. in the Oakwood Ballroom. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. The $30 entry fee includes a delicious new and improved buffet lunch.…

State Parties

 Michigan – January 13 Pearl Ryan Calling all Michiganders! Mark your calendars for a January 13 gathering at Cottonwood Clubhouse to enjoy the U of M and MSU basketball game with others from Michigan. This is a social gathering, and you are on your own for refreshments. The game will start at 10:00 a.m. Arizona…

New Horizons Writers’ Group

  Santa Claus’ Failure Bob Hirt We had a neighbor back east who bordered on what might commonly be called “a weirdo” or maybe more succinctly, “a crackpot.” He was a nice enough fellow when he stopped by to chat, always coming with a joke that was either corny or didn’t have a “punch line.”…