Cinema & Soundtracks II to feature great American films with Jerry Goldsmith scores

“Cinema and Soundtracks,” a series of informal seminars on American film and film music, will feature seven films from the 1960’s through the 1990’s with scores by Jerry Goldsmith. The films are Lilies of the Field (1963), A Patch of Blue (1965), The Sand Pebbles (1966), Planet of the Apes (1968), Chinatown (1973), Hoosiers (1986) and LA Confidential (1997). This the second…

You are invited to the Marine Corps Ball

Denise Lott The birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps is approaching in November. In keeping with tradition, our East Valley Marine Corps Detachment is hosting its annual Birthday Ball. The Ball will be on Saturday, November 15 at the Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. The public is invited to enjoy the event and show…

Check Out – Check In – October 2014

Janet Mills Secret Rooms – A True Story of a Haunted Castle, a Plotting Duchess and a Family Secret by Catherine Bailey. Five rooms in the castle basement housed records of the family from the time that the first Manners was appointed a duke in the 11th century. The castle, his home, was Belvoir Castle in…

In Passing – October 2014

Doris Lavonne (Abrahamson) Anderson On July 11, 2014, Doris Lavonne Anderson, 91, passed unexpectedly in her sleep. Born February 20, 1923 in Oberon, North Dakota, she was the oldest daughter of John and Alma (Lider) Abrahamson and grew up in Harvey, North Dakota. As a young woman she moved to the west coast and met…

Free hearing seminar and lunch at SLUMC

Hearing loss can be a confusing and frustrating condition. If you or someone you care about is experiencing hearing loss, don’t miss this event! Desert Hearing Care will present a free seminar and lunch at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, Room 4, on Thursday, October 30. Seminar attendees will be entitled to a free hearing…

Sisk Bocce Ball registration begins in October

Irene D’Aloisio The Sisk Park Bocce Ball League will begin its first session on Sunday, November 2 and registration will take place in October at any of three scheduled events. The first opportunity to register will take place at the Activities Open House held at Cottonwood on Saturday, October 11 from 9:00 a.m.-noon. The second…