“Helping others is the best antidepressant you can possibly take.” This quote was recently shared with us by our wonderful volunteer Ed Schuck. And when you think about it, this saying can really hit home. So many of us are looking to find purpose in life but don’t know where to begin. When we take…
New Adventures in Learning (aka NAIL) is an independent, self-governing, learning organization. Our mission is to provide a variety of interesting and educational opportunities at a reasonable cost to adults in the Southeast Valley. We operate in conjunction with the Maricopa County Community College District, and classes are held at the Chandler-Gilbert Community College campus…
This month’s Member Spotlight is on William Elmer Ranney, whom we call “Bill” and who turned 90 this year. Bill wasn’t very busy until he and wife Cathy started selling all the jewelry, earrings, pendants, and necklaces that he makes in the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club. It all started back in Bloomington,…
On Tuesday, Aug. 15, Sun Lakes resident Linda McCabe, who has been a Master Gardener in both California and Maricopa County, will be speaking about the benefits of straw bale gardening. The bales provide a nice alternative to growing in poor soil and help control weeds. The bales also provide a higher gardening bed to…
Susan Gottschalk Volunteers from the Thursday Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot Club baked and distributed 30 dozen cookies for Sun Lakes Fire Stations 231 and 232 and Chandler Fire Station No. 10, as well as the Sheriff’s Posse. This is the fifth year of the cookie project, which began in 2017. Years 2020 and 2021…
Jim Wegman, Publicity In June, the number of players coming out on Thursday started to decline. The weather was still moderate in the morning, so our players were not feeling the heat yet. And, speaking of heat, here are some good tips for playing in the Arizona summer: Hydrate before, during, and after the round. Wear…