Rotarians Gift Close to 100,000 Dictionaries Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director Under Rotary Club of Sun Lakes member Roger Edmond’s leadership and with hands on deck with RCSL members, other Rotarians, Hamilton High School Students and some friends, the 23rd year of preparing and delivering 4,000 dictionaries (close to 100,000 dictionaries in 23…
Debra Austin The cost of community college is a little bit lighter this fall for five more students at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, thanks to newly awarded $1,500 scholarships from the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The scholarships are geared toward students studying to advance, change careers or re-enter the…
Debra Austin For the first time, the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has been recognized for achieving milestones required in the national organization’s Five-Star Program. The local group and the Prescott Branch are the first to receive the honor in Arizona. The challenging program, launched in 2020, directs branches…
Debra Austin The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) welcomes Sarah Lords from the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation as guest speaker at its 5:30 p.m. meeting Nov. 16 at Oakwood Country Club. Prospective members are welcome. Lords is Sr. Director of Brand and Strategic Communication for the local nonprofit. Its…
The Flamingos Are Out! The flamingos recently helped wish a SunBird resident a happy birthday! To surprise a family member or friend—or welcome a snowbird back to SunBird—take advantage of this opportunity sponsored by the SunBird Lions. Contact Jan Engdahl at 602-568-0511 to arrange for her handlers to place the flock at the home the…
Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? 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 come to our lively weekly meetings. New…
Sue Prudencio Welcome back! I hope you all enjoyed your Summer. Irish Club Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month in the Ballroom, beginning with a social hour at 4 p.m., meeting at 5 p.m., followed with a meal. New Members are always welcome. Please come join us! Not Irish, no problem.…
November is here and, with that, the beginning of what will prove to be another exciting season in the place we call home for the winter. Once again, we have three fun activities planned that you don’t want to miss! 1. Welcome Back Party—Thursday, Nov. 12 2. Pork Loin BBQ—Thursday, Feb. 11 3. Golf Tournament—mid-March…
Kristy DeCleene Arrive early (8:30 a.m.) and shop the many vendors who will be showcasing their wares at the Thursday, Nov. 12, Women’s Connection event at the Oakwood Country Club Ballroom, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes, Arizona. Popular women-owned businesses returning are Designs by Asi Jewelry, Creme de la Baa Farms, Dragonfly Creations and…
Karen Volk The SunBird Garden Club members kicked off their season with a delightful field trip following their first meeting on Oct. 9. Several members traveled to the Queen Creek Olive Mill—the only working olive farm and mill in Arizona. This family owned operation sits on 100 acres and is home to 7,000 to 9,000…