David Zapatka While cruising around Asia, we heard we were going to encounter rough seas. Soon enough, we saw ocean spray splashing the 10th floor windows. Then there was an order to batten down the hatches, meaning to close the dead lights on the third floor. Storm covers (porthole covers) are called deadlights in maritime…
Features, May 2024
Word of the Month: Batten
Generals, May 2024
Farmers Market Vendor Spotlight: Meet Amy and Her Daughter Sophia
Patti Smith Amy Stumph, owner of Bunker Brew, is a USAF veteran. She was diagnosed with breast cancer the day after her daughter’s ninth birthday, and her 17-year career was halted immediately. Months later, Amy started Bunker Brew to help with living expenses and to allow for quality time with her daughter Sophia. The two…
Clubs & Classes, May 2024
Sassy Stampers Update
Cherlyn Conway The Sassy Stampers Club met on April 20 for the monthly business meeting and card making day. It was a full house as we gathered to make a card brought to us by Debbie Warrick. This fun, front-fold card opens to share any special sentiment, flower, or design to fit the occasion. I…
Clubs & Classes, May 2024
Practice Makes Perfect
Cindy Groszkiewicz Two sessions of the Slip Trailing Workshop, led by Pat Bender, were held on April 4. Many workshops on various pottery-related topics are held throughout the year for club members. There is just so much to learn! Interested in joining the Happy Potters? Contact Club Vice President Dawn Michelson at [email protected] or President…
Generals, May 2024
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the June edition is May 24 by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
Generals, May 2024
Facilities Forum: Advice on Current and Future Amenities
Your HOA Facilities Committee has been charged with analyzing the use of our current facilities and amenities and providing recommendations for future community needs. The findings will be based on objective data that the committee will be collecting from a variety of sources. The expectation is that the report to the HOA Board on this…