David Zapatka While at a conference in Houston, Texas, last month, I heard keynote speaker Frank Abagnale, the author of the book Catch Me If You Can and main character of the movie by the same name, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The book and movie depict Mr. Abagnale’s life as a check forger and scam artist. He…
Gary Vacin Sun Lakes residents interested in playing tournament pool in the coming year are encouraged to join the Lucky Shot Pool Club. Now in its 25th year, the organization will host its annual registration meeting beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at Cottonwood Room A-6. Persons unable to attend this meeting can…
Looking for a social and casual activity to perk up your Saturday afternoons? How about joining your neighbors for a fun game of Hand & Foot? This is a popular card game that is a variation of canasta. The Ladies and Gents Hand & Foot group meets each Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m., at…
Sue Sindelar Fall is here, and we welcome the beginning of cooler weather while anticipating the return of our winter friends. At the Desert Artists Club, members work in many mediums: oil, watercolor, acrylics, ink, pastels, pencils, and more. Several members are enjoying rock painting to expand their creative enjoyment and talents. Some have mandala…
Carol Stuttard is a horticultural professor at Mesa Community College, horticulture instructor at Desert Botanical Garden, certified desert landscape designer, Maricopa County Master Gardener, and private gardening consultant. Carol is an organic gardener who has been featured in Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Members and guests will gather for socializing,…
Jan Bobbett and Mary Kenny The New Adventures in Learning (NA) fall semester is offering more than 50 classes (lectures, roundtable discussions, and computer-related classes) as registration continues throughout the semester, ending mid-December. After more than a year of online classes, NA members will be welcomed back “on campus” at the Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s Sun…