Sun Lakes UMC is hosting a free program to the community called Understanding the Journey of Dementia on Wednesday, October 5 in the church’s hospitality building. The program will be presented by Maribeth Gallagher, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice. Ms. Gallagher, who is director of Hospice of the Valley’s dementia program, has…
Charley Akin Gospel music has taken on many forms and styles over many years and has been sung and performed by countless individuals, bands, quartets, choirs and other groups. My favorite of all those is the traditional or “old Southern” variety done in four-part harmony with a single acoustical instrument backup. Tune in to the…
Rose Sumners “Four seasons” adorn the wall in the Water Media Room off the Cottonwood Courtyard until November. Boating in summer, an icy Saguaro winter and a bright orange fall are among those times depicted in a multitude of subject matters. Please come and enjoy these paintings, many of which are available for purchase. The…
Lyn Munn There is still time to register for the free class that will be taught from 9:00-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 22 in Lindsay Hall at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. The instructor will be Libbie Randels, a representative of the Handbell Musicians of America. The class, “Back to Bells,” is being hosted…
Message from the Board president Dick Norris The month of October is upon us and there are a couple of Association activities you should be aware of. On Saturday, October 8, we will hold our annual Cottonwood Palo Verde Community Day/Open House. Check out the various clubs, association committees and classes that will have booths…
Arthur Jay Miller Arthur Jay Miller, age 84, passed away peacefully at 3:45 a.m. on August 31 at Whatcom Hospice House. Arthur and his beloved wife Sandra Miller recently moved to The Willows in Bellingham, WA, from Sun Lakes, AZ. He was born on September 13, 1931 in Bronx, NY to Jack and Rebecca Miller.…