Category: November 2024

A Season of Gratitude at New Adventures

Kyle Messner As the morning air grows crisp and the heat leaves us, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the blessings we share at New Adventures. This season, we express our heartfelt gratitude to all who contribute to our vibrant community. First, a big thank you to our dedicated presenters who volunteer their time…

Desert Valley Veterans

Commander Rich Volpe Getting back to business after a busy, warm summer and the initial meeting of the Desert Valley Veterans organization, we normally try to participate in a few fundraising activities to help maintain the inventory we always have on hand to help those in need. Our only income comes from membership dues, and…

Join Us for Adventure

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Looking for adventure beyond the borders of Sun Lakes and SunBird? Like the idea of hiking with others? Come join the Sun Lakes Hiking Club. We are a friendly, inclusive group that welcomes all able-bodied hiking enthusiasts! Our club’s goal is to make group hiking fun, challenging, social, and…

Holidays Are in the Air

Harry Huckemeyer The Short Line Model Railroad Club is coming off a couple of busy months, and we’re looking toward the near future when there is so much to look forward to. We wish you all an enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family as we head into the holiday season, which is filled with…

Nebraska Football Watch Party

The Sun Lakes Nebraska Committee would like to invite the SunBird Huskers fans to join us for our annual Football Watch Party. The annual Nebraska Football Watch Party is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Cottonwood Saguaro Room. The event starts 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.…

Welcome New Neighbors

Melanie Aikens Hometown/State: Alpena, Mich. Melanie is not currently married. She has three children, three grandchildren, and one grandchild on the way. Lloyd Sauberan Hometown/State: Post Falls, N.D. (near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho) Lloyd is a widower, and he has five children. He currently has no hobbies but wants to find some. Sheila Stern Hometown/State: Syracuse,…

Season of Gratitude

Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner I would like to express a big thank you to everyone at IronOaks Fitness and Racquet Club. So many members, residents, staff, and guests have been very gracious to me since bringing reflexology to the Sun Lakes community. I have enjoyed meeting every one of you. Thank you for your support…

What Happens to My Mortgage If …

Catherine Schaeffer, Dansco Realty Group I’ve had questions about what happens when someone inherits a home with a mortgage. First, I’d recommend seeking advice from an attorney who specializes in real estate and/or estate planning, especially if there are multiple heirs. When you pass away, your mortgage doesn’t suddenly disappear. Your mortgage lender still needs…

Word of the Month: Neologism

David Zapatka Are you as fascinated with the creation of new words as I am? I find the people who create new words deliciously inventive and their new words fun to learn. While reading an article titled Literary Wordmakers by my friend, Richard Lederer, I ran across this sentence, “Although the identities of most of…