Jacquie’s Corner: Rosario and Antonio

Jacqueline M. Ruffino July has just arrived, and it is a very special month for me. To this day, my brothers Rosario and Antonio are still close to me in our lives. They are proud of me, their sister Jacqueline, and the only sister they have. Each one of my brothers always stayed close by…

Chess Anyone?

Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…

Jewish War Veterans Post 619

Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans Post 619 poppy tables are set up at East Valley Fry’s Marketplaces where volunteers collect donations from generous shoppers on Memorial Day weekend. Posters list the veterans’ service organizations that receive large donations from JWV Poppy Campaigns.

Maintenance Crew at CWPV Honored with Annual Pizza Lunch

Susan Gottschalk On May 29 the Sun Lakes Lady Putters sponsored an appreciation pizza luncheon for the CWPV maintenance crew in thanks for maintaining the Sisk Park putting area this past season. More than 25 members of the maintenance crew were in attendance, led by Manager Scott Johnson. Lady Putters President Peggy Verburgt and Treasurer…

Finding the Silence

Mark Wenz “My soul doth wait in the silence To hear what the Lord will say.” —Clarence Edward Flynn “In the silence of the heart, God speaks.” —Mother Teresa We live in a noisy world. The constant clank, buzz, and yowl of city life, for me, are annoying. Cars zooming by, airplanes roaring overhead, yard…

Computer Booters: Technology’s Impact on Genealogy

Helen Seaton, PR Director Please join us at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, in the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center to hear Sue Mueller talk about Technology’s Impact on Genealogy. From equipment to software and apps, tools and backup storage to increased access to records, the ability to do online genealogy research has increased exponentially.…