Our Colorful Winter Standard

Dannette Hunnel Petunias are the standard winter flower here in metro Phoenix. Petunias are a cheerful, colorful plant with a light, pleasant scent. They are great in the ground, in…

Santa Adopted a Dog

D. Williams Yep, Santa called and wanted to adopt an older dog to keep him company while Rudolph leads the way with his bright, shiny nose. I asked Santa, “Why an…

Fall Softball Season Is Underway

Ballet or softball? Pitcher Dennis Henderson follows through on a pitch (or is that an attempted croisé devant pose?) while third baseman Dick Bleich looks on. (Photo by Larry Wolfe)…

So, This Is Christmas!

It’s that time of year when everyone starts shopping for the perfect gifts for family and friends. Crystal Cards again will do what we can to brighten the holidays for…

December 2023, Generals

State Parties

Dakotas Party March 7 Steve Perkins North Dakotans and South Dakotans and friends from Sun Lakes, SunBird, and surrounding areas are all invited to the annual North and South Dakota Party held Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the San Tan Ballroom in Cottonwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. Make sure you put it on your…

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December 2023, Uncategorized

’Tis the Season for Essential Oil Use

JoAnne Gaudioso Have you begun your preparations for the upcoming holiday season? Are you trying to keep anxiety and stress to a minimum? Are you trying to find that perfect gift for each person on your list? Maybe I can help you with some natural product ideas that will not only be a fun gift,…

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Sports, December 2023

PVLGA News

Susan Lamb Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA) celebrated the return of former and new members with a Fall Scramble, lunch, and business meeting on Oct. 24. We were very careful and filled our divots with sand, as the course had just opened the day before after overseeding. Palo Verde is beautiful, so thank you…

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December 2023, Sports

Ironwood Lady Niners

Maggie McLeod As the temperatures are cooling down as we head into December and with no more worries of having to play “cart path only” golf, we look forward to the return of all our Northern friends and teammates back to the land of sunshine. On Nov. 8 there was a general meeting at Grill…

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December 2023, Clubs & Classes

Off to a Great Start

Ken Duquaine The Sun Lakes Camera Club (SLCC) opened its 2023-24 season on Oct. 12 with its first general membership meeting. The highlight of that meeting was a presentation by member Jim Smith in which he gave a very thorough explanation of the various aspects involved in photographing rodeos. SLCC’s first competition meeting of the…

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