Category: January 2019

Hearing Loss support meeting

HLAA Chapter presents “I Have Hearing Technology and Still Do Not Hear as Well as I Would Like” on Thursday, January 10, 2019, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, Classroom 1, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Dr. Mark Syms, MD, Arizona Hearing Center, will explore the manifestations…

Welcome New Neighbors

Janet Davis, RN 1902 E. Doral Drive Hometown/State: Gibraltar, MI Janet has been married for five years and has two children. Her interests include nursing, knitting and crochet. Scott and Kathleen Wallin 1670 E. Firestone Court Hometown/State: Rockford, IL/Lincoln, NE Scott and Kathleen have been married 38 years and have two children. They enjoy sewing,…

American/Italian Club news

Frank Nechvatal The December meeting was canceled in lieu of the club’s Christmas Luncheon, held at Floridino’s Restaurant on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. The luncheon was great. We had a buffet of salad, rolls and choice of ziti marinara or ziti alfredo or both. Two meatballs were ordered for each person and dessert. We had…

Sun Lakes Rotary Club and Healing Vets present the Hooked on Healing Veterans Ride February 23

This rapidly-growing ride raises funds that go to support our returning wounded veterans. One hundred percent of our ride proceeds go to the Phoenix program of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, a not-for-profit dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled, active military personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities, including…

Free golf lessons

SunBird Golf Club presents FREE Introductory Golf Lessons with club members, including instruction on Driving, Chipping, Putting and Iron Shots, on Monday, January 21, February 18 and March 18, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Register at the Pro Shop.

Healing with essential oils

The next oil sharing will be on January 2, the first Wednesday, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. In January, we will be making a blend to help cope with anxiety. Many changes are coming with the new year. We are bombarded with news of monetary changes, climate changes, computer and electronic changes and having to…

Dance with Joan – soft shoe at SunBird

This class is for people who love to dance and enjoy learning new dance steps. We wear smooth-soled shoes and learn choreographed routines to familiar songs such as The Lion Sleeps Tonight and Singin’ in the Rain. Besides having a ton of fun, you will improve your balance, coordination and memorization skills. It is amazing to find…

Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group

The Ladies Community Chit & Chat Breakfast Group will be meeting on the second Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Cottonwood Country Club in the Saguaro Room. Come to meet new and greet former friends. Network before the meeting or after the meeting for camaraderie. Seating to order off the menu will be at 8:15 a.m.…

Spanish Conversation Group

Do you speak Spanish? Are you looking for a fun, friendly and lively environment to practice your Spanish? This group is for you! Our conversational Spanish group meets every Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood Country Club. Topics and backgrounds are varied, and…

January Art Club news

Sharon Eade In a recent New York Times article, reporter Laura Holson describes how today’s midlife crisis for those in their 40s and 50s isn’t cured by a red convertible or a wild Vegas weekend. It’s cured with meaning and making. It is cured with creativity. Creativity can be the solution for so many of the…