Apple Club

Marilyn Conner Reminder: Classes are now on the second Monday of the month. Hello Apple Device Users, On Monday, April 14, John Groves will give a presentation on tips and tricks for all of your Apple devices. There will be a lot of things to learn. Please remember to go to our website at www.sunlakesappleclub.com…

In Passing – April 2025

Newman Ovid Benson Newman Ovid Benson passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2025, in Chandler, Ariz. Newman was born on Aug. 4, 1928, in Drummond, Wis., the son of Ovid and Lillian (Wilson) Benson. He graduated from Drummond High School in 1946 where he was an exceptional athlete. He played both baseball and basketball. The…

Word of the Month: Parsimonious

David Zapatka While at dinner with friends following a sectional bridge tournament in Fountain Hills, a friend, Susan, described herself as a parsimonious person despite the new $2,000 purse she was showing us. Parsimonious—par·​si·​mo·​ni·​ous adjective 1. exhibiting or marked by parsimony; frugal to the point of stinginess 2. sparing, restrained Parsimony—par·​si·​mo·​ny noun 1a. the quality…

Agave Quilters Guild

Shannon Lanning Our March 5 meeting was a remarkably busy one with a speaker, an anniversary celebration, a business meeting, an abundance of Show and Tell, and plenty of camaraderie. First up was our speaker Madonna Baker, owner of Mad B’s Quilt and Sew in Mesa (an authorized BERNINA dealer). The shop offers longarm quilting,…

Savvy Travelers Club to Meet April 9

Jeanette Rajamaki Join us for a special presentation by Princess Cruises on the launch of their new ship. Our Arizona director of sales will also discuss the benefits of the new Sanctuary Stateroom category now offered on the new ships. No dues, just lots of information, travel, and tips. The meeting is on Wednesday, April…