David Zapatka Friend and fellow bridge player, Susan, writes, “I recently read a new word, ‘cudgel.’ Would you research this word for your column?” Cudgel—cud·gel noun: A short, thick stick used as a weapon. verb: To strike or beat with a cudgel; metaphorically, to forcefully apply or exert something, such as pressure or influence Origin…
Category: July 2025
July 2025, Community News
Crystal Cards News
Did you know that Crystal Cards (CC) has greeting cards of every kind? Next time you have a little extra time to shop, stop in at one of CC’s monthly sales and look through each of the 20 or more bins of assorted greeting cards. There must be someone on your list who you haven’t…
Community News, July 2025
Carnegie Premier of Erica Glenn’s Worldwide Requiem
Marge Harris From September of 2018 through May of 2020, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ had as its choral director Erica Glenn. Erica led the Chancel Choir as well as the Hand Bell Choir, and during the COVID period, she continued to rehearse the choir on Zoom and created our Internet choir electronically on…
July 2025, Community News
Mahjong Maniacs Presents a Robson Communities Mahjong Tournament at PebbleCreek
Come join us for a fun-filled day with your fellow Robson Communities Mahjong players. This event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls Clubhouse (16262 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395). Entry fee is $60, which includes a catered lunch (your choice of Cobb…
July 2025, Community News
Samba Fanatics Presents a Robson Communities Samba Tournament at PebbleCreek
Come join us for a fun-filled day with your fellow Robson Communities Samba players. This event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls Clubhouse (16262 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395). Entry fee is $60, which includes a catered lunch (your choice of Cobb…
July 2025, Community News
Welcome New Neighbors
Kevin and Jean Goenner Hometown/State: Clear Lake, Minn. Kevin and Jean have been married for 33 years and have three children. John and Roberta Young Hometown/State: Post Falls, Idaho John and Roberta have been married for 63 years and have three children. They both enjoy attending church, John is a car collector, and Roberta is…
Community News, July 2025
The Hook Clan
Bill Hook celebrated his 90th birthday in May surrounded by his loved ones and SunBird friends. Happy Birthday, Bill!
July 2025, Community News
Spotlight on Advertiser: Re-New Cabinets, LLC
Why redo when you can Re-New? Re-New Cabinets, LLC., a 5-star, family-owned and operated kitchen refacing company, has the only showroom in all the Valley. Don’t visit tomorrow; visit TODAY! In the heart of Phoenix, Re-New Cabinets, LLC, stands as a premier name in kitchen cabinet refacing, blending passion, precision, and personal service into every…
July 2025, Community News
Rotary Supports Our Veterans
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director Stan Kaufman, Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) Veterans Services Committee chair, invited representatives from Pups And Warriors Side By Side (P.A.W.S.S.) to make a presentation to club members and guests. Attending were Ryan Newman and his wife Janna, founders of P.A.W.S.S., www.pupsandwarriors.org, and their daughters Irelyn and…
July 2025, Association News
Social Events
Wii Bowling Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, and 28, Horizon Room, 2 p.m. Join us for a fun afternoon of Wii Bowling! Wii Bowling is held every Monday in the Horizon Room and continues through Aug. 4. We hope to see you there! Fame Trivia, Hosted by “The Fish” Jeff Aaron Tuesday, July 8 and…