46 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | OCTOBER 2018 |
Tree Of Life
by Dee Kaplan
Oh, it was so cold, and she trembled; and the ground at her feet
was damp.
It was time, she thought, and the sparrows echoed her desires.
Subtly and slowly the sun crawled to the horizon, each inch of
solar warmth invading her mass.
"Now get ready," she signaled her children, and she pushed and
pushed hard.
Her trunk, her limbs, her leaves and buds beckoned — and the
petals responded.
They began to emerge, opening up, spreading scent and color.
And her boughs quivered and expressed love for her — so brave,
so gallant, preparing the first blossom,
Heralding the first sign of spring — the first commitment to
earth's beauty.
With great humility, she bows her flowered headdress and sighs
deeply, feeding the new life.
Now freely and fully, the tiny blooms explode, welcoming the
valiant appearance of spring—
And ushering out the close of winter.
The Creative Writers of Sun Lakes meet in the Main Clubhouse
Multipurpose Room on the first Monday and third Wednesday
of each month, from 3 to 5 pm. Info., Roger Smith, 769-2808.
We meet Thursdays, Oct. 4 and 18 at 1 pm in the Main Clubhouse
Multipurpose Room. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday
of each month. Our summer meetings (July, August, and September)
are held only on the third Thursday of these months.
The club is for persons of all computer skill levels. Each meeting
will feature various topics and speakers. Handouts are given out for
each presentation so you can take notes. This is a great way to share
information and learn some of the ways in becoming an effective
computer user. Upcoming Topics:
Oct. 4 Email part 2
Oct. 14 Printers 2018, buying, setting up, and troubleshooting
your new printer
Nov. 1 Cord cutting
Nov. 15 Buying a cell phone
Membership dues are $20 per year per household. Guests are
welcome. Info., call Jerry Munnelly at 769-1787.
Computer Club
