In Passing

George S. Rasmusson

George S. Rasmusson George S. Rasmussen, Sun Lakes, passed away March 16, 2015. He was born April 20, 1929 in Seattle, Washington. He was President of Rasmussen Masonry, Inc. in Seattle. George married his wife, De’Anne, in 1967 and they lived in Redmond, Washington until they moved to Kauai upon their retirement in 1978 where…

Agave Quilt Guild

Encouraged by her grandmother, Rita Magee, Avery Magee and Brownie Troop 617 became the youngest quilters in Agave Quilt Show history. Hats off to the next generation.

The Agave Quilt Guild will hold the final meeting of the current season on May 6 in the Oakwood Ballroom of the Oakwood Country Club. Agave wishes to sincerely thank the entire Sun Lakes community for their heartfelt support of our recent annual Quilt Show in March; we hope you had a perfect time and…

P.E.O. Chapter enjoys an afternoon tea

All enjoyed the BeauTEAque on March 21!

On Saturday, March 21, 87 ladies were entertained by P.E.O. chapter AF (Chandler and Sun Lakes) for an afternoon benefit BeauTEAque at the home of Chris Sossaman in Queen Creek. A four course tea was provided on the terrace and lawn on a beautiful spring afternoon. The first course was a variety of scones; second,…

Open forum planned for Restless Minds

Bill Gates The Restless Minds discussion group will close out its 2014-15 year on Tuesday, May 12 with a free-wheeling discussion of current issues. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month, September through May, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Sewing Room of Oakwood’s Arts and Crafts Center. Restless Minds is an informal…

Metal Lokator’s luncheon ends a fun season

Long-time Metal Lokator members, Judy and Bob Hetzer, say goodbye.

Virginia Koehler The Metal Lokators members ended this season with their end of the year luncheon where they bid farewell to their longtime snowbird members Bob and Judy Hetzer. Due to health reasons Bob and Judy have decided to no longer make the yearly trip to Sun Lakes from Portland, Oregon. The Metal Lokators members…

New Horizons Writers Group

Fame from out in the sticks Bob Hirt We all know the famous face of Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, a man known to this very day for his integrity, for his rise from poverty to becoming a learned scholar. Who doesn’t respect the rags to riches phenomenon that brings admiration to those who choose…