Release your inner artist

Margaret Crusoe

Margaret Crusoe Was art one of your favorite subjects in school? Sometimes life happens, and that inner artist gets pushed aside. Now is the time to tap into that childlike delight. My personal instruction will help you learn the basics of painting with watercolors. Intermediate instruction is also available. In addition to my degree in…

Korean War/Korea Service Veterans

Skip and Judy

The R Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will meet on Tuesday, April 25, in the Friendship Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club at 10:00 a.m. KWVA is proud to welcome Sun Lakes resident Mr. Sid Singer. Mr. Singer served his first mission in World War II as a 21-year-old top turret…

A flower knows the return of the butterfly

Black Beauty by Wayne Divoky

Janet Ballard Spring is a glorious time in Arizona. Our blue skies and pleasant temperatures make it a great time to frolic around the state. There is so much to do and photograph: hiking, visit the zoo, spring training, catch a round of golf, outdoor concerts, visit national parks and monuments, attend several festivals including…

RAF air controller briefs Aero Club members

Roy Partridge (right) guest speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on February 20 with club President Cannon Hill; photo by J.R. Scheidereiter

Gary Vacin The role of a Royal Air Force base during the Korean Conflict was the topic of a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club February 20. Sun Lakes resident Roy Partridge served as a controller at RAF Manston during the conflict. The 20-year-old British-born Partridge directed takeoffs and landings of USAF fighter jets…

Arizona Wind Symphony presents “That’s Entertainment”

Vicki Deken For the final concert of the 2016-2017 season, the Arizona Wind Symphony presents “That’s Entertainment!” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, at the Tempe Center for the Arts (700 W. Rio Salado Parkway). The music for this performance includes selections from Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar, Victory at Sea and the…