Pat Sand Have you ever thought about your family tree and wondered what your great grandfather did for a living or how your great grandmother died? I’ve made some interesting and sometimes tragic discoveries this past summer while getting to know my ancestors. I discovered that my great grandfather died in a freshet. Does anyone…
Kim Kubsch Organizing the Kitchen is first in a series of articles that features techniques for decluttering your home—one room at a time. Kim Kubsch, a Sun Lakes resident and owner of Joyful Downsizing, is passionate about helping boomers and seniors declutter to simplify their lives, organize the remaining items, and downsize unwanted stuff. The…
Ken Muhlbeier Bill Sturgeon’s softball experience at Robson Ranch began within days of moving into the community in 2015. “I was like a little kid peering through the fence watching a bunch of old guys practicing. Jim Duran was the first to come over and invite me to join in,” Bill said. Even though it…
Barbara Stewart Dr. Bonnie F. Saunders, Interim President of the League of Women Voters of Arizona, will be our speaker at the Nov. 16 meeting of the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The AAUW meets via Zoom, gathering at 4:30 p.m. with the program starting at 5 p.m. The league…
David Zapatka The “59th Street Bridge Song”, known by many as the “Feelin’ Groovy” song by Simon and Garfunkel, came on the radio. I was asked if I knew the history behind the word “groovy” which led to this month’s WOTM, “groovy.” Groovy: ˈgrü-vē Adjective 1. marvelous, wonderful, excellent 2. hip, trendy Origin and Etymology: “pertaining to…
Diana Oleson The Needle Crafters is a group of people who love to knit, crochet, cross stitch, needle point, hand embroider, macramé, and now, weave. We love to teach anyone who would like to learn a new craft; we enjoy each other’s company and we learn new things from each other. It is cheaper than…