Crystal Cards (CC) volunteers get the jobs done. Some pick up the donated greeting cards at the drop bins. Others cut up the cards, preparing them for transformation. Some cut trim paper and cardstock. Then folding cardstock and inserts gets done by others. Of course, we have to tape and glue, find envelopes to fit,…
Helen Seaton Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently all the rage. Join us for an evening of information on current AI threats, along with some tips and tricks when it comes to staying safe online. Computer Booters of Sun Lakes will be holding an evening workshop open to all. Topics will include the following: • Artificial…
Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March Events: Registration is required, and space…
Mail Isn’t it fun to open the mailbox and see a colored envelope with your name on it instead of a bill or advertisement? It might be a birthday or get well greeting card or maybe just one that says, “Hi, thinkin’ about you.” Even though this is the age of emails, texts, and FaceTime,…
Crystal Cards (CC) accepts donations of used greeting cards, gives them new life, and sells them for $1 each to raise money for My Sister’s Place, a domestic violence shelter in Chandler. A few women came up with this idea in 2016, and with their determination and commitment, CC has grown beyond anything imagined. CC…
If you’re looking for a variety of greeting cards, check out Crystal Cards (CC) sales. Pop-Ups have become a “pop”-u-lar item, and we have those, as well as cards for any occasion. CC receives donations of used greeting cards, and then its volunteers renovate them into beautiful “new” ones, which are available for $1 each.…
Okay, we all know it’s summer in Arizona and the temperatures can be challenging. Why not try an indoor activity with friends, family, and neighbors? Crystal Cards (CC) offers in-home sales. You can invite everyone to your home, CC will bring you a large selection of greeting cards, and you can all “shop” in air-conditioned…
Eileen Turner Christmas ornaments, knitting without needles, finishing a project, and making clothing that fits, Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews is making this hot, desert summer a cool time. Several groups and workshops continue through this summer with projects in the Sewing Room at the Ocotillo clubhouse. Connie Hogan led a workshop to make Christmas ornaments. This…
Nine members of Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) enjoyed learning a lot about color correction, contouring, highlighting, aging, and other wonderful hacks, tricks, and tips for theatrical makeup application. Each participant received a professional pallet of grease paint (true stage makeup), a 22-piece brush set, and a two-sided mirror (20x magnification). But more importantly, they…
Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April Events: Registration is required, and space…