Sandra Givens, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her latest book, Danger in the Desert, available on Amazon. In this story, sometimes reflected in real life, a man becomes obsessed with a woman, and his actions turn her life upside down. Desperate to stay safe, she embarks on a mission to learn how…
On April 1 the Valley of the Sun Queen’s Council hosted a 25th Birthday Party for the Red Hat Society (RHS). One hundred twenty-five ladies from Sun Lakes and the Valley attended, dressed in their Red and Purple Hat regalia, filling the Oakwood Country Club ballroom with red and purple colors. What a beautiful sight—so…
Ellen Brittingham Sew-N-Sews members have been busy working on charity items for pets and for children, as well as meeting in groups to learn new sewing projects and generally enjoying the company of each other. Our scheduled days in the Sewing Room at the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood are usually filled with members…
Helen Daley The Arizona Classic Jazz Society (ACJS) will be celebrating Cheryl Thurston’s birthday on Sunday, May 21, in the San Tan Room at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix – Chandler Golf Resort in Downtown Chandler from 1 to 4 p.m. This celebration has become a yearly tradition for ACJS. It is a pleasure to honor…
Vicki Ray Jack Toews placed second in a field of 74 shooters at the 2023 Robson Trap Trials held March 24 at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet. In addition to his second place Best of Field trophy, Jack took home a trophy for Community Top Shooter. Quail Creek was this year’s winner and will host…
Eleven Desert Threads members exhibited quilts in Canyon of Colors Quilt Show held by Arizona Quilters Guild (AQG) at the Mesa Convention Center on March 24 and 25. Two members won awards. Katy Clements’ “Crystal Lane” quilt won a third place ribbon in the Kit Quilt – Solo category for her excellent applique, piecing, and…