Be a Santa Claus!

Jim Meagher It’s here again! We are surrounded by commercials, promotions, the sale of Christmas trees, indoor and outdoor holiday decorations, and seasonal foods to enjoy with family and friends. There is no escape from it in the shopping malls, our mailbox, or sign-twirlers on street corners. While this is taking place, the guests whom…

Memoirs from Mama: That Little Christmas Tree

Kathleen Ismael For years and years I’ve had a large tree The smell of the pine remains with me! Popcorn strung by the children— Cranberries and paper chains made with glee. Beautiful ornaments hung on the tree. Pretty lights strung around and around, Old-fashioned birds, bells, and tinsel Would twinkle and make a nice sound!…

Writer’s Group – December 2023

Optimism Check Kris Szlauko Is your glass half empty or half full? Our lives are so busy, especially during the holidays that we rarely have time or the desire to do a sanity check on our state of mind or emotional state. We spend most of November and December on autopilot going through all of…

Pickle Barrel Classic Pickleball Tournament

The Pickle Barrel Classic pickleball tournament will be held on March 11 to March 14, 2024. This is a non-sanctioned event hosted by Sun Lakes Pickleball Club IronOaks and sponsored by Unison Bank. There will be Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles, levels 2.5 through 4.0. UTPR, DUPR, IPTPA, or club rating is required. If you don’t…