Category: July 2025

Word of the Month: Cudgel

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…