Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com. Sierra Nevada Journey June 26-30, 2017 Price: $995 pp/double; $1250 pp/single Fly from Phoenix to Sacramento and discover Old Town. Then travel to Reno on Amtrak through Donner Pass, along the Truckee River. Visit Lake Tahoe a pristine 22-mile-long…

Yay for Pickleball clinics!

Pickleball at IronOaks

Janet Myrick Now that pickleball at IronOaks has temporary use of one of the tennis courts, we have scheduled clinics for all of our rated players. The clinics fill up fast and are held on Wednesday afternoons 3:00 p.m. We are still doing free intro to pickleball for anyone who would like to try playing…

Savvy Travelers summer news

Savvy Travelers in Botswana in April with guides

Our last meeting of the season until October was on May 11 with Van Newville, guest speaker. Van teaches at NAIL and knows this state inside and out. His topic was “Arizona Indian Adventures: Navajo and Hopi Highlights.” We are considering having Van host a three-day tour for the Savvy Travelers in the late Spring…

Mixed reviews

Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes A few years ago, it was my wonderful privilege to visit Mars Hill in Athens, Greece, where the apostle Paul had preached on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us in Acts 17 that there were actually three different responses to his message.…

Oil painting class for beginners

It’s something you’ve always wanted to try but didn’t have the time. Now you have the time, and here’s your chance! Many of Bob’s students are now turning out beautiful paintings and really enjoying their new-found skills. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Art Room in Oakwood. For…

June at the Ed Robson Library

Mark your calendars for our special events in June! Also, our Summer Reading Program is up and running, from June 1 to August 1. It’s for all ages, preschoolers to adults. Sign up today for fun online challenges and be eligible for prize drawings. Upon completion, you’ll earn a free book! Thursday, June 1, at…