Category: Clubs & Classes

Women’s Connection Presents “Surviving in the Overwhelming Now!” a Virtual Zoom Event for All

Author and speaker Lynne Hartke

Susan Reynhout, Publicity Chairman Women’s Connection presents “Surviving in the Overwhelming Now,” a virtual Zoom event for all, on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. Arizona time. Join us via Zoom or on your phone! You are invited to join Women’s Connection’s Oct. 15 Zoom event as we learn techniques from cancer survivor Lynne Hartke…

Sun Lakes Republican Club to Meet October 13

Carolyn McCorkle, First Vice Chair, SLRC The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Election Year Insights” with Congressman Andy Biggs and Mike Broomhead, KTAR 92.3 FM morning radio host, at its monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun…

Korean War Veterans News

Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson Due to the continued impact that the coronavirus has had on us all, most clubs are not running at 100 percent in most parts of the country. Here in Arizona, the Korean War Veterans are also caught in that situation where meetings have been canceled and outside activities limited to…

The Desert Navy Club

Richard Volpe I believe that Labor Day around the country typically signifies the unofficial end of summer; however, somebody forgot to tell the weatherman. All of us in the area were fortunate enough to experience a healthy summer, still contending with the coronavirus situation, plus experiencing record-breaking temperatures of over 50 consecutive days with the…

SunBird Volunteers Again at the Phoenix Open

SunBird resident Gil Knudtson

Barry Lieberman The Waste Management Phoenix Open (WMPO) golf tournament is often billed as “The Greatest Show on Grass.” Each year, the WMPO draws golfers and spectators from around the world during the last week of January. This annual event features seven days of good-natured fun, good food, good weather, and spectacular scenery—all while watching…

Energy and Functional Yoga October Schedule

Paullene Caraher Classes are held at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, upper level. Morning: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 to 11:15 a.m. Afternoon: Tuesday and Thursday, 4 to 5:15 p.m. As of this writing (Sept. 10), only SunBird residents are permitted to attend group classes. This may change by October. So, if you are not…

No SunBird Singers Christmas Concert this Year

Jim McCutcheon It was a difficult decision, but the SunBird Singers Board of Directors and the three conductors concluded that it will not be possible to prepare for and present the annual Christmas concert this December. The COVID-19 restrictions still in effect at the time of this writing do not permit the singers to begin…

Computer Booters News

Helen Seaton, Public Relations Director The next meeting of Computer Booters will be on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, beginning at 1 p.m. This will be a virtual meeting on Zoom. Virtual meetings will continue until we can meet face-to-face again. Barry Berger, a Computer Booters member, is a strong proponent of free and open-source programs that…

Crystal Cards Home Delivery a Great Success

Halloween and Thanksgiving cards are sure to please.

Bobbie Reed Crystal Card sales have adapted to our pandemic restrictions. A new home delivery option was initiated in August. Since then, over 70 people have enjoyed the benefits of “home shopping.” As one of them noted, “I like it better than going to the community sales where I feel like I should hurry, because…