Colleen McKnight Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch is starting the new year off on a run. January was a VERY busy month for us gourders. As a patch, we’re preparing to host the Arizona Gourds Society’s annual competition at the Wuertz Gourd Festival in Casa Grande, February 9-11. Over 220 entries are expected into…
Linda Reber * What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? * How can someone be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s if there is no definitive test? * At what point in the illness do people become violent? * Why does the person with dementia hallucinate? * What changes in diet and exercise will prevent dementia? *…
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will again be available at Sun Lakes. It will be open on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to noon starting on February 2, 2018. The preparation will be in the Sun Lakes Posse building at 9531 E. Riggs Road. Returns will be scheduled by appointment. You will need…
Bobbie Reed Now is a great time to stock up on greeting cards for the coming year. The Crystal Card Project can help you do just that. You can buy beautiful cards for just $1 each. The money raised goes entirely to charity. Birthday cards, get well cards, thank you cards, thinking of you cards…
Maria Davis FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering two bridge classes starting in February/March. Learn with Maria Davis, a certified ACBL Better Bridge Instructor and Game Director. Beginning Bridge: Friday mornings from 9:00-11:15 a.m., February 2 to March 30, in the Friendship Room at the Sun Lakes Clubhouse. Eight weeks, $80 plus texts. Starts…
Janet Myrick Chuck and Janet Myrick celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on the exact same day that they were married, December 16, in 1967. The celebration was performed during their week stay at Sandals, South Coast, Jamaica. Playing in a pickleball tournament vacation and then noticing it was during their anniversary, they decided to…