Category: January 2016

Word of the Month: Enrapture

David Zapatka Reader Kim Park writes, “The December word of the month, bliss, struck such a beautiful chord with me, I began to think of words with a similar feel. I have always had a fondness for the word enrapture. It goes well with bliss and also brings up images of great happiness and delight.”…

Veterans’ Voice

Art Sloane Ernest W. McFarland and the American Dream. The public is invited to experience the new memorial to honor Ernest McFarland. McFarland served as U.S. Senator, Senate Majority Leader, Governor, as Chief Justice of the AZ Supreme Court and was a Father of the GI Bill – helping millions of veterans obtain educations and…

Want to be an author?

You can with “Dreamscaping,” a great new way to find Your Topic Within. This class helps you find your topic, then gives you simple tools to get it written, published and sold! Everyone has a book in them; come and find yours (very likely more than one). Do you have a hobby, interest, talent, strong…

Ask Your Agents

Dear Tammy, Cheri and Bety: I heard that starting January 1, 2016 that you can no longer add pages to your passport? Is this true? Sincerely, Michael, Sun Lakes AZ Dear Michael: Yes, that is true. Starting in 2016, if you run out of space, you’ll have to buy an entirely new passport with either…

Lady Lynx club prepares for a busy season

Karen Furu As the days become shorter and cooler, Lady Lynx Golf Club has returned to our Thursday afternoon tee time. Most of our snowbirds have returned to Robson Ranch eager to get back to challenge ourselves to hit long and straight. Or is it possibly to return to see old friends, get caught up…

Talents on display at Maxine’s Watercolor Class

Maxine Harrison’s watercolor class

November 18 and 20 was another great watercolor class, the ninth by Maxine Harrison from Yuma. This year’s class of five was first-time watercolor painters except one who had taken one lesson. They all were amazed and surprised by what they were able to accomplish! The class members were Layney Jones, Linda Webb, Carolyn Gibson,…

Understanding the Food and Beverage policy

From the HOA Office One area confusing to new homeowners during HOA orientations is the yearly $300 food and beverage minimum requirement. This month’s article will attempt to clarify and provide a simple explanation of how it works. Every year between January 1 and December 31 each household is responsible for spending at least $300…

Robson Ranch Singers perform holiday concert

The Hermosa Ballroom at Robson Ranch was filled with the sounds of the season as the Robson Ranch Singers presented their Holiday Concert on December 6 and 7. Forty of the 55 members of the chorus performed a program consisting of a wide variety of seasonal music from Broadway, contemporary Gospel and various musical traditions…

Faustina live drama coming to Chandler

Don’t miss Faustina, Messenger of Divine Mercy, a Saint Luke Productions live theatrical one-woman, 90-minute drama being presented on Sunday evening, January 10, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hamilton High School Auditorium in Chandler, Arizona, sponsored by Sun Lakes St. Steven’s Respect Life and Divine Mercy Ministries. Audiences experience firsthand the spirit and life…