Category: September 2014

This, That & Other Stuff

Bob Neuman Air Travel Can Be Traumatic. Once upon a time, travelers had choices. They could climb into the family sedan, beat the road, dodge the trucks for a number of days and pay moderate prices for motels, food and gasoline. Another reasonable alternate was flying. Travelers could shell out a modest amount for a…

DJ Oldies Party planned

Barry’s DJ Oldies Party will be on Saturday, September 6 and Saturday, September 20 from 7:00 p.m.-? at the newly remodeled Sun Lakes Pro Shop, 25425 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes Arizona 85248. There is no cover charge! Come and request your favorite oldie songs from the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ’80s. There…

Health and Wellness programs at Sun Lakes UMC scheduled

Terrie Phannenstill, Faith Community Nurse Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is pleased to continue its association with Neighbors Who Care and Edward Jones for upcoming presentations held on the second Tuesday of the month. The program schedule is September 9, “Arizona Ballot Measures” presented by Eric Ehst, Executive Director of Neighbors Who Care; October 14,…

Overnight street parking variance reminder

Lori Littrell, Community Administrator Reminder: All existing overnight street parking variances will expire October 1. Any homeowner who continues to have a valid need for a variance will need to complete and submit a new request form prior to the end of September. Please review the criteria for overnight street parking as listed below: All…

PAL update

Mary Scala To all the members and friends of PAL: I’m back. Remember me? I’m the smart aleck who has been writing this column for the last couple of years. You know the person who thinks she has amused and informed you about PAL. Well, I have been trying anyway. Your Board of Directors has…

Going Green Committee

Nancy Eckstein You can reduce your risk of exposure to toxic chemicals by reading the packaging on products to find these statements: nontoxic, biodegradable, chlorine-free, phosphate-free, non-petroleum based, vegetable oil based, fragrance-free and no dyes. Use oxygen or hydrogen based bleaches instead of chlorine bleach which is harmful when released into the environment. Buy products…

The fifth SunBird Open

That’s right – the fifth annual SunBird Open Golf Tournament is planned for Wednesday, December 3. Golfers, mark your calendars. Check-in will be at 8:00 a.m. in the Ballroom with coffee and donuts, and lunch will follow the golf program. The committee (men) members: Gary Metzger, Jim Dolwick, Jack Cooper and George Richardson are collecting…

A thanks to everyone at Sunbird

Cat Sullivan I do hope everyone at SunBird is having a fabulous summer! As a personal trainer, I am impressed with the fun and social environment that residents have created here. It really sets a great standard for people getting involved in all kinds of exercise and other types of activities. I have been teaching…