Since Sun Lakes became a Dementia Friendly Community, hundreds of Sun Lakes residents have taken the Dementia Friend Info class. Join us in September to better understand dementia and learn how to best help friends, neighbors, and associates living with it or those caregiving for a spouse or loved one. There are still many neighbors…
Jean Milberger The Gila Butte Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will be starting their 2024-25 year on Sept. 18 with a breakfast/brunch in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club. The chapter will be celebrating Constitution Week, the induction of new members, welcoming transfer members, and reinstatement of former…
Sue Sindelar As September slowly introduces us to our eagerly awaited cooler fall weather, we embrace the return of outdoor activities, like a trip to the Farmers Markets here in our community and in our neighborhoods close by. Painting is one way to express our feelings of gratitude and recreate on canvas that which we…
Georgena (Gigi) Anderson Georgena (Gigi) Anderson left this life on June 5, 2024 (age 98). Gigi was raised in North Platte, Neb. She started dancing at age 9. Dancing would become a major part of her life. She graduated with honors and attended Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. After the war, she married and opened…
David Zapatka While attending the Theosophical Society Convention in Wheaton, Ill., this summer, I saw one of the presenters use the word “equipoise” in his presentation. The usage of the word described a relationship balance between two philosophical thoughts. Equipoise—equi·poise noun 1. A state of equilibrium 2. Counterbalance 3. Balance of forces or interests verb…
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt My birthdays are always special and have been spectacular. Thanks to my wonderful and special husband John. Many friends and family participated, celebrated, and always shared my birthdays. I didn’t feel different on Sept. 25 than previous days. Now, this year and month has arrived bringing in my 84th year. I am…