Restless Minds Topic: American Foreign Policy

Except for pandemic developments and terrorism attacks, U.S. foreign policy usually isn’t part of our day-to-day lives. When it meets in March, the Restless Minds discussion group will consider what our national policies should be on several fronts. Open to all with open, inquisitive minds, Restless Minds will meet in person at 7 p.m. on Tuesday,…

Virtual Walk for Sjögren’s  March 12

Maria Davis I have been a Sjögren’s (SHOW-grins) patient since 2004. I am particularly excited about this year’s event, since people can participate from the comfort of their own home. You can join in an educational Zoom meeting and/or go out and walk right in your own neighborhood; details below. What is Sjögren’s? Sjögren’s is a…

Sun Lakes Chorale—Important Date Change

Yvonne Orlich Please note that the Spring Concert date is changed to Thursday, March 17. We will still be performing at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Riggs Road (just west of Dobson). Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10, and advanced sales will be available…

Dementia—What’s Really Happening

As part of our mission to create a Dementia Friendly Community, Creative Partners (host of the weekly Memory Café), is sponsoring a free class for the community: “Dementia—What’s Really Happening in the Brain?” on Tuesday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. For more information and/or to RSVP, call 480-203-8548, email admin@slcep.org, or go to www.slcep.org.

Desert Threads Holds a Mini ‘Quilt University’

The Feb. 9 meeting was a different format for Desert Threads members. Four experienced members set up tables to demonstrate different techniques. Members rotated every 15 minutes to a different topic. Diana Jones explained different battings and when and why you would use them. Mary Platt showed two different techniques for making half-square triangles, including…