Richard Volpe As we settle into the summer months and start to think a little bit about the monsoon season soon to be upon us, we still have a lot to be thankful for. As each day passes by, it’s a pleasure to see that things continue to flow in a positive direction, and hopefully…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Desert Navy Update
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
DAR Spotlight: Member Lesley Baran
Deborah Goodacre In recent articles I have written about the origins of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and about our country’s history. This month I would like to feature Lesley Baran of our Gila Butte chapter, who has been a member of the DAR for more than 30 years. However, Lesley’s husband Bill…
Features, August 2021
Let Joyful Downsizing Simplify Your Life
Kim Kubsch “Medication & Supplement Organization” is eleventh in a series of articles featuring techniques for decluttering your home—one room at a time. As owner of Joyful DOWNSIZING and a Sun Lakes resident, I am passionate about helping boomers and seniors declutter to simplify their lives, organize remaining items, downsize unwanted stuff, and be ready…
Features, August 2021
In Passing
Claton “Kirk” Gratopp Kirk Gratopp was born March 3, 1944, and passed away June 13, 2021. He had Lewy body dementia and suffered a fall that led to pneumonia. He died peacefully at home. Kirk was born in Wichita, Kan., where he lived with his wife Pat until moving to Sun Lakes, Ariz. He is survived…
Sports, August 2021
Oakwood Lady Niners Golf League
Reggie Wegman Any lady golfer interested in trying our league, please write to me at [email protected]. I will be glad to have you play along with us. Everyone is invited—Sun Lakes residents and other areas. The sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in the league room. Please do not remove a name for any…
Religion, August 2021
Faith Takes Courage
Sr. Pastor Marvin Arnpriester Steven Charleston has written the following, which I believe speaks to the present realities we are living in and through: Faith is a risk that keeps testing us. Do we believe good will overcome evil? Do we believe healing can happen? Do we believe people can change? Do we believe we…