Janet Cook The best construction and home remodeling conferences are the International Building Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). They are great forums to share best practices and design trends and a venue for industry-related companies to showcase their products. Both IBS and KBIS have new product award competitions and judge which…
Category: August 2023
August 2023, Clubs & Classes
The Basics of Selling on Facebook Marketplace
Helen Seaton, Publicity Director The Computer Booters general meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 9. The meeting and general announcements will be from 1 to 1:30 p.m., followed by a presentation on how to get started selling things on Facebook. Our speaker, Sandi Petee, will show you how she creates the post and things…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
¿Habla Español?
Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate Spanish speakers to…
Community News, August 2023
Rangers Honor Country’s Independence
Michael Berry Your Sun Lakes Rangers Company helped celebrate our country’s Independence Day at Schnepf Farms on July 4. There was entertainment for the entire family, including a fireworks display, music, and a patriotic program. The Sun Lakes Rangers also assisted the Prescott Police Department, Prescott Valley, and the Granite Mountain Rangers for their 4th…
Community News, August 2023
SunBird Golf Resort Homeowners Association Board of Directors Elections
Interested in becoming a board of directors candidate? Three board of directors seats will be open for election at the end of this year. Each seat is for a term of three years of service. If you are a SunBird homeowner in good standing, willing to meet at least twice monthly for board and committee…
Community News, August 2023
Healthy Mind and Souls Activities
Healthy Mind and Souls is a nonprofit organization founded in the year 2021. The vision of the organization is to bring in healthy and mindful activities to keep away from stress and depression and provide a healthy lifestyle. This Chandler-based nonprofit organization conducts activities throughout the year every Sunday of the month at SunBird Golf Club…
Community News, August 2023
Unity: Everyday Courage
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Community. We celebrate Peace, Love, Light, Joy, and Healing. We practice affirmative prayer and positive thinking, and we support one another in living a Spirit-centered life. Rev. Jeanne MacLaughlin gives us our message. Church will be closed July and August and will resume Sept.…
Community News, August 2023
Dollars and Sense: The Importance of a Trust
Catherine Schaeffer Let’s start by defining what a trust is. A trust is a legal document that designates a third party (a trustee) to hold assets (real estate, vehicles, clothing, jewelry, and other personal belongings or title assets) on behalf of the beneficiary or beneficiaries. Trusts are arranged in many different ways and can be…
Community News, August 2023
Deed Fraud: Protecting Yourself Against a Growing Threat
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Deed fraud, also known as title fraud or property fraud, is a scheme that has been on the rise in recent years, posing a significant risk to property owners across Arizona and throughout the country. This form of fraud occurs when scammers illegally transfer ownership of a property without…
Community News, August 2023
Bugs Be Gone with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso ’Tis the season! No, not Christmas. It is the season when bugs and all sorts of pesky creatures invite themselves into our homes, our backyard gatherings, and our campsites. Whether you are trekking through the backwoods or stepping out in the backyard, you need protection against insects and bugs. With an alarming amount…