Bette Hargrave Merry Christmas to all! Starting in November, we have featured Christmas-themed novels that the library has accumulated in the past several years. They are found on the end caps of the regular bookcases and above the hardcover Mystery and regular Fiction. I hope you will enjoy! The library volunteers will be honored with…
Warren Wasescha The fear of missing out—ever have that feeling? Most teenagers do. For me, I had it when this season’s hiking season had begun and I was still in Minnesota. For others, it’s not remembering important club event dates. So, here are some dates and locations to mark on your calendar: Like hiking and…
Sue Sindelar Welcome to our winter in Arizona. Many of us from northern states and provinces are glad we don’t have to shovel snow and endure the cold, but do appreciate the beauty that a fresh-falling snow gives to our spirit. The beauty of a Christmas card can inspire us to paint a familiar scene…
The Cottonwood Lady Niners kicked off their new season with a Welcome Back Breakfast on Nov. 11, followed by a shotgun Scramble. With approximately 125 members, including 18 new members, they are looking forward to another fun season, including the Turkey Toss on Nov. 18, and the Christmas Hat Contest on Dec. 9 with free…
Nov. 9 was the first POD for the Oakwood Ladies Golf Association (OLGA) after overseeding. The game was played from 150 yards. We were very happy to have most of our winter visitors playing in the event. In Flight 1, the winner was Joan Hammond, second place Dang Teater, third place Eun Yoon, and fourth…
JoAnne Guadioso The holiday season is meant to be full of joy, merriment, and happy socializing but can stray far away from this. Your days may be filled with gift shopping, family reunions, party planning, overeating, and not enough sleep. Prepping for the holidays can be harsh on anyone! Luckily, essential oils can be wonderful…