Writer’s Page – June 2024

Washing Evolution Barbara Schwartz My grandparents immigrated to the USA in the early 1900s where they took up residence in Revere, Mass. They bought a house, learned to speak English, and proceeded to have their family of six children. They grew most of their food in their garden, had chickens, and made a decent life…

Hole-in-One – June 2024

Ann MacKenna Makes Second ILGA Hole-in-One Sharma Goodwin Congratulations to Ann MacKenna for making her second hole-in-one during league play on April 25 on number 13! Dean Mohs Scores a Hole-in-One On March 28 Dean Mohs sank a hole-in-one on the 148-yard hole number 2 using his 4 hybrid. Linda Hillyard Gets a Hole-in-One Sharma…

Downsizing to Assisted Living

Kim Kubsch Moving into a senior venue for independent or assisted living can be a big shock to your lifestyle, as so many aspects will change. Don’t underestimate the time and energy required to downsize before you move. You have a lifetime of accumulated stuff to go through. It needs to get done at some…

Planting in June? Try Bottlebrush

Dannette Hunnel This vibrant, easy, heat-tolerant, perennial shrub is a perfect addition to any Sun Lakes landscape. It can be planted in the Southeast Valley in June. Low maintenance and known as a clean plant, the bottlebrush shrub features red blooms with sweet nectar that attract birds and butterflies. A young, light green plant will…

Embracing Freedom and Diversity

Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott Having been part of our diverse community, I’ve witnessed the beautiful tapestry that is our town. Each strand, color, and texture represents the diverse individuals who come together to create the vibrant and resilient spirit of our community. Through this lens of community and diversity, the celebration of Juneteenth holds a…

Savvy Travelers Club: Summer News You Can Use

Jeanette Rajamaki Twenty-four Savvy Travelers (many from Sun Lakes) spent more than two weeks in Japan. It’s a wonderful country with clean cities and polite and respectful people. We loved our day in Busan, South Korea. We had many custom tours, which were nice and small. Oceania on the cruise portion was outstanding, with great…