David Zapatka This month’s Word of the Month is tenace, a word commonly used in the world’s best card game, bridge. Unlike what many may think, this word has nothing to do with the words “ten” and “ace” being combined to mean something special. However, an ace frequently plays a role in the meaning of…
Sun Lakes Fire Department Chief Troy Maloney (left) congratulates Emergency Medical Services Coordinator Chris Barden on his 10th anniversary with the department. Barden, who was hired as a paramedic on the ambulances in 2006, was promoted to coordinator in 2008. He holds a degree from Clark County Community College in Nevada and along with his…
Unit 37 Annette Carrington/Communications Happy spring everyone! Important dates to put on your calendar: March 9 – next second Wednesday social at 4:00 p.m. in Oakwood’s Lounge; Sue and Jay Edmondson are kind enough to be our greeters again. March 16 – Board of Directors meeting at 4:00 p.m. at the Oakwood Clubhouse. March 20 – Annual spring…
For more information or reservations contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or sue@freespiritvacations.com. Camp Free Spirit – Christopher Creek August 1-3; price is $495 pp/double, $675 pp/single- call for triple and quad pricing as cabins can comfortably accommodate three to four guests per unit. Beat the heat this summer and enjoy the outdoors…
Joe Bonavire I am Joe Bonavire, founder of sosww2vets, a non-profit organization to help World War II veterans in whatever way we can. Since our founding in 2009 we have raised thousands of dollars. We have sent veterans of D-Day back each year on the anniversary of that unforgettable day. We have also sent Navy…
Helen Daley Ferdinand Joseph LaMonthe (October 20, 1890-July 10, 1941) is recognized as a very important character in ragtime and early jazz as a pianist, bandleader and composer who began his career in New Orleans, LA. In fact, he claimed to have invented jazz in 1902. At a young age, he took guitar lessons and…