The Skyline-D5-Gila River Middle School, located in Bapchule (District 5), within the Gila River Indian community (about 12 miles from Sun Lakes) will be opening in a few weeks. We are looking for volunteers to assist approximately 100 students in Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 in checking books in and out with the use…
Category: December 2014
Card Games & Sports, December 2014
Positive aging seminar
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is hosting a presentation on positive aging given by professional therapist Jane Fugate, LCSW, LISAC. Mrs. Fugate has worked in the field of counseling, mental health and education for four decades. She has continued to work for the past seven years with Aurora Behavior Hospital System in the field of…
Association News, December 2014
New Adventures in Learning offers a variety of exciting class for spring
With more than 60 classes, discussion groups and trips being offered this spring by New Adventures in Learning, there’s something for everyone! Topics include history, science, politics, health, art, computers, culture, literature, travel, crafts and more. Join New Adventures to enjoy classroom learning geared specifically for retirees and adult learners. Spring registration opens Monday, January…
Association News, December 2014
Ask Your Agents – December 2014
Dear Tammy and Cheri, As the holidays are upon us, so is the holiday travel. I am going to fly home to visit family, but dread the thought of extra airport fees for luggage. Do you have any tips to pack lighter for my holiday travel? Sincerely, Elizabeth Kramer, Sun Lakes, AZ Dear Elizabeth, There…
Association News, December 2014
Word of the Month – December 2014
David Zapatka The October Word of the Month article highlighting the difference between the words “historic” and “historical” sparked this question from reader Marilyn Conner. “What is the difference between ‘illegal’ and ‘unlawful’?” According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary the word illegal means not “allowed by law; not legal.” The word unlawful means “not lawful; illegal.”…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
East Valley Marines support JROTC cadets
Denise Lott East Valley Marines Detachment 1296 helps support the Vista Grande High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) in Casa Grande. They provide scholarships each year toward college expenses for a graduating cadet. They also help send young Marine cadets on an annual trip to Camp Pendleton for a first-hand look…