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28 | sun lakes lIfestyles | June 2014 | soCIal Clubs & groups soCIal Clubs & groups | sun lakes lIfestyles | June 2014 | 29 All Sun Lakes quilters are welcome to join us at our Monday meetings. We get together at the Main Clubhouse Arts & Crafts Room on the first, third (and fifth) Mondays at 1 pm. Share quilt designs, magazines, craft ideas, etc. Info., Lurline, 769-0575. Sun Lakes Quilters CALLING ALL SEWERS - CROCHETERS - KNITTERS -- WE NEED YOUR HELP! Most of our projects for the Pass Area needy organizations are simple to make and if you want you can work at home on them. Come by the Craft Room any Tuesday between 12:45 and 2:30 pm and you can see what we are working on. Some of the items we donate to local organizations include SGMH, baby blankets and hats, and Boo-Boo Bunnies; Child Help - blankets and pillows; the VNA - clothing protectors and pillowcases for local nursing homes; Renu Hope Foundation - nap blankets, stuffed toys, pillows, children's hats; VFW and VA Hospital - lap robes, chemo hats, and helmet liners. Thank you for all of your support and donations over the years. Please call Colleen at 905-8393 for pick-up of any donations or you can just leave them in the Craft Room marked for Sew What. Info., Diane, 769-1953 Sew What? Club WHAT? A gathering of like-minded craftspeople WHEN? Every Monday afternoon, 12:30 till ??? rain or shine WHERE? North Clubhouse WHY? To share, to learn, to help, and mostly to enjoy, each other and our crafts ? Call Mary Ann Ivey (The Sock Lady) 769-1095 Knitters & Fiber Artists Our next meeting is our annual end of spring/ beginning of summer BBQ picnic on Mon., June 9; as always the second Monday of the month, outside at the Sun Lakes South Clubhouse at 5 pm. This is a potluck. Bring something to share and a little something for yourself. The barbecues will be fired up. There is plenty of ice. In May we had our "No Theme Photo Contest." If you entered, winners in each category and the top winner will be announced at the picnic. Winners will also be shown on the electronic photo board near the SLCC restaurant. The group will be going on summer hiatus, which means no meetings during July and August. In September (Sept. 8) you can share "What I did over the summer," (in pictures of course). Photos can be brought on a thumb drive or disc for showing on the big screen. Newcomers are always welcome. This is an informal gathering and all Sun Lakers are invited to attend. Whether you are a novice with a new camera looking to pick up some photography tips or a pro, it's always great to meet fellow enthusiasts. Info., Steve Felber, 769-6898. On April 19, members of the Sun Lakes Photo Group enjoyed a field trip to the beautiful Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino. The weather was in the high 70s, and many of the flowers and plants were near peak bloom. Individually and in groups of two or three, we wandered the 200+ acres of grounds, shooting our favorite grand scenes and flower close-ups. Some returned more than once to the Desert Garden for shots of both the usual and the unusual cacti and succulents found there. Others spent more time in the Japanese Garden to get the perfect composition of pond lilies, bridge, and bonsai plants. Meeting in mid-day for a quick lunch at the centrally-located cafe, we reported on our experiences, shared a few photos, then took off again for another couple of hours of fun! Now the challenge is to turn some of these shots into winners in our monthly photo contest! Photography Welcome everyone to our June information. I'm always late… my ancestors arrived on the Juneflower! Ever wonder if the stories behind your family name were really true? Your family story is easy to discover. Begin your journey and let us help you. So mark your calendar for our next meeting on Wed., June 25, in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room at 1 pm. Dues are $15 per year. The program for June 25: Can A Cousin Once Removed – Return? John Gascoigne will present a workshop dealing with cousins. Last month we had guest speaker Floyd Ferguson, president of the Yucaipa Genealogy Society, speaking on "I've got the proof and so do you." Documenting your sources for research makes the family history credible. Light refreshments served. Info., Ann Oliver, 769-5955. Genealogical Society We will be meeting Thursdays, June 5 and June 19 at 1 pm in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. Bring your questions and concerns. Membership dues are $20 dollars per year. Last month's topic was on how routers work and how they act as a firewall. A guest speaker from AVAST, a software company, instructing about Windows 8.1 and anti-virus was May 15. Up coming Programs: June 5: The working computer of today 2014. Let's go through the steps of the events that occur from the time you first push the power on button on your computer to the time you click the "shut down" button. What is on the desktop monitor and how does the mouse and keyboard interact during this time? Find out how to protect your computer from electrical problems by using a surge protector or a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply). June 19: To be announced. Check our website at www.computerclubatsunlakes.org Info., Jerry Munnelly, 769-1787. Computer Club