Leon “Skip” Johnson, Chapter Commander The local Korean War Veterans Chapter continues to be on track with the resumption of their monthly meetings as we move forward to a fresh start filled with adventure and continued support for those in need. Our doors are never closed to all veterans, and especially to those who are…
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Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Cindy Stohn Will Speak at Desert Threads Quilters’ February 9 Meeting
Cindy Stohn is an accomplished, award-winning, long-arm quilter. She will speak about her approach to the creative process and bring a sampling of her work. Cindy has won awards at Houston International Quilt Festival, Mancuso Shows, Arizona Quilt Guild, and Road to California. The Desert Threads’ program for March 9 is a “Quilt University” at…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
SunBird Tai Chi Group
Barb Valentine Come join our Tai Chi family! Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese movement practice that offers a number of health benefits, especially for seniors. That’s because it focuses on muscle control, stability, and flexibility. The movements are very gentle and can improve balance and cognition, reduce stress, and improve mood. The SunBird group…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Line Dance Classes
SunBird has Line Dance classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and we’d love to have you join us! The class is open for beginners who have never danced before, as well as experienced dancers. It’s a fun way to exercise to country music and learn new dance steps! We line dance…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Kare Bears Prepare Final Fair for this Winter
Shirley Jackson Our winter term is passing quickly for Kare Bears. It will soon be time to elect three board members for Kare Bears. If you are interested in serving on the board, please contact Margaret Speer (our president). Election occurs at the March meeting (final meeting for the season). We have approximately 75 members…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Looking Forward to a Healthy New Year
Harry Huckemeyer The Short Line Model Railroad Club welcomes all who have followed our activities and events over the years, and we are looking forward to a busy agenda that will be leading us all to an exciting and challenging time during this new year. For starters, not too far from the Sun Lakes area…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Winner of the Rock of the Month
Laurie Doyle Margaret Munsch is the winner of the Garden Club Rock of the Month! She found the rock hidden in the rock riverbed near hole 10 while walking home from a round of golf. She said that she glimpsed a bright yellow color peeking from under some rocks. Margaret was excited to uncover the…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Welcome to SunBird Lions Club
Arlene Block Welcome to the SunBird Lions Club, new Lions Ellyn Davis, Eileen Sazama, and Chuck Heitbrink. Membership is open to anyone who would like to share in our flag program, medical supplies, and fundraisers that help those in need, such as providing gifts at holiday time for children who would not receive gifts without…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Have You Seen Me?
I am the SunBird Garden Club’s February Rock of the Month. I can be found among the cacti, plants, and other landscape in the rock gardens. If you find me, take me home and call Garden Club member Mary Jane at 815-861-1755. The first person who captures the rock will return it to the Garden…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Scandinavian Club SEV Celebrates Finland and Abe Lincoln at Its February Meeting
Maynard Iverson, Historian The Scandinavian Club South East Valley invites all residents who are interested in Scandinavia to attend our dinner meeting on Feb. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club. The program features an exchange student from Finland and a superb Lincoln tribute actor. The gathering starts at…