Cathy Merritt Cheers Trip Opportunities: Many of our members have traveled to their summer homes to avoid our beautiful Arizona summer; however, for those of you who might enjoy a brief respite from the heat, there are multiple opportunities for day trips and/or “a few days” trips through Free Spirit Vacations. Several of these include…
Basha High School Student Receives SunBird Lions Club Scholarship Arlene Block SunBird Lions Club was so honored to select Basha High School senior Kaplainsa Higgins to receive the scholarship from the organization. Kaplainsa’s future looks very bright as she furthers her education. Melvin Jones Progressive Award Arlene Block SunBird Lions Club Year-End Donations Arlene Block…
New Adventures in Learning is pleased to host engaging and informative presentations this July designed to help you plan wisely, learn from history, and prepare for the future. Most will be held in person at the Sun Lakes Center, and several will be available via Zoom. Here are some of the highlights: Maintaining a Healthy…
Mary Humecke The annual scholarship fundraiser held by AAUW SE Valley this past February exceeded expectations! The beautiful raffle baskets and impressive silent auction items, along with proceeds from a 25/75 cash raffle, brought in $12,000 to award as scholarships this year to deserving women attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC). 2025 is the fourth year…
Gary Chalk I am alone in my car parked in our driveway. I am attempting to do what the computer geeks call ‘Syncing Your Device.’ I call it ‘#%$%#!’ When I finish ‘Syncing Your Device’ I will be able to listen to my personal playlist, place and receive phone calls, read my text messages, and…
Timothy Malone, Ph.D. Retirement is often envisioned as a time of leisure and relaxation, free from the demands of the workforce. However, this transition can be accompanied by unexpected emotional challenges for many retirees, including frustration, resentment, and even anger. These feelings may stem from financial concerns, health issues, changes in social roles, or feelings…