Frank Nechvatal Our February meeting was devoted to the German celebration of Fasching. Fasching is celebrated in Germany before the start of Lent, marked by Ash Wednesday. It is a very similar event to Mardi Gras, as is celebrated in New Orleans. In both cases, people dress in costumes and hold parades and parties filled…
Rod Emmerton There’s gonna be a homecoming, That’s what the headlines say, A concert set for springtime, Mark the date and don’t delay. The Singers sing sweet harmony, The Ringers ring their bells, They even add in lovely chimes, Together our music gels. It all goes down the 8th and 9th, Of March at 7…
Brent W. Burgesser Are you a retiree or active adult who wants to keep learning, stay active, and make new friends? Look no further! New Adventures in Learning (NA) offers college-level classes without any of the traditional work. You can come and learn about anything that interests you, from history to art to current events.…
The annual SunBird Community Auction on Jan. 20 was a huge success, not only in terms of money raised, but also as a social event. Auctioneer extraordinaire, Mike Goldade, fired up the enthusiasm of the crowd and raised the fun meter with his bidding chant. A “Donation to a Worthy Cause” was the theme hugely…
Yvonne Orlich Sun Lakes United Methodist Church has recently received a generous, anonymous monetary gift. This grant is designated for a special musical production; therefore, the Sun Lakes Community Choir will utilize these funds to enhance a choral and orchestral performance of Gabriel Faure’s Requiem. The choir will again be under the talented direction of…
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