Korean War Veterans

Rich Volpe, Chapter Commander As we head into the time of year closing in on some of our major holidays, our organization would like to give a special thanks and extend our appreciation to all who have helped support us over the past years. Things are getting back to normal, and we have been going…

Desert Rivers Audubon Society BirdWalks

Gwen Grace The black-crowned night heron is usually inconspicuous and hard to spot among the reeds and bushes over a body of water. It likes to come out at dusk to eat, but it sits in trees in the daylight. If you want to see one, join the Desert Rivers Audubon Society at the Gilbert…

April Class in Self-Healing

Rina Cupples, Reiki Teaching Master You’ve heard of the health benefits derived from eating nutritious food, taking supplements, and following a regular exercise regime. We also understand that stress can undermine our wellbeing, so maintaining a positive attitude and enjoyable social structure contribute to good health also. Our spiritual practices, like attending church, meditation, and…

Softball Player Profile: Greg Lemmon

Larry Wolfe Dun, da-DUN-dun! The story you’re about to read is true. Unlike the old TV show Dragnet, the names have not been changed to protect the innocent. “This is the city—San Leandro, Calif. I carry a badge. My name’s Lemmon.” That could certainly be the lead-in for the life story of Greg Lemmon. But let’s…

Swing for Hope

Sharma Goodwin The Ironwood Ladies Golf Association (ILGA) invites you to help us drive out cancer and Swing for Hope. Activities begin in March and end on Thursday, March 21. All proceeds go to the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UAF/UACC) for research on a cure for all cancer. With the help of our community,…

Choosing a Good Hike

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Our Hiking Club has hundreds of different hikes that they do in the Valley, most of which are well-known favorites. As good as these hikes are, it’s always fun to explore a new area. And that is why we go on a Special Hike every year in March. This…