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SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 | AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS
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“The main thing for me though is that the funny just holds up: the one-liners, the running gags, and especially the physical comedy, which I think doesn’t get enough credit. I’ve seen Ross try to get his leather pants back on a dozen or more times, and it’s never not funny,” Digges said. The character she identi�ies the most with is the somewhat fussy Monica, explaining “I’m a perfectionist, a bit of a neat freak and I’m pretty competitive.” The book, available on amazon.com or on Digges’ website, brainwavetrivia.com. She believes her book will “help spark lively game nights for people.” “One of my favorite things to do is play trivia with my friends and family, so if this book is a tool for people to do that, I’m happy,” she said. “I laughed a lot while writing this book, because the show is �illed with so many hilarious moments and lines, and every question reminds you of those jokes. I hope it does that for other people as well.” And you haven’t heard the last of Digges either. She is hard at work on another trivia book about another popular dramedy, the HBO show “Sex and the City,” which is coming out in November. After that, she’s taking on “Scrubs.”
Ahwatukee Girl Scout troop slates semi-annual rummage sale
Melissa Blodgett, the chairwoman of Ahwatukee Troop 78’s semi-annual rummage sale, said the girls are hoping for donations for the public 7-11:30 a.m. Oct. 19 at Esperanza Lutheran Church, 2601 E. Thunderhill Place, Ahwatukee. Donations can be dropped off at the church after 6 a.m. that day and the troop will give the donor a tax receipt.
Former Ahwatukee resident-columnist holding book signing for her novel
Former Ahwatukee resident and occasional AFN columnist Lisa Jisa is holding a book signing for her new novel, “Pearls of Wisdom” 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Early Baker Bistro & Bakery, 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. The nove, available at pearlsofwisdom.com, tells the story of a woman who moves to Uganda for a fresh start and struggles with whether to love again to defeat a painful past. Jisa said she wrote extensively for AFN in 2004 and 2005 about her trips to Uganda and uses some experiences in the novel to capture life in that country. Jisa said the book has been getting favorable reviews.
Art classes offered for kids, teens at artist Kathie Kelly’s Ahwatukee home
Ahwatukee artist Kathie Kelly says she’s offering “the perfect opportunity for aspiring young artists to learn drawing and painting skills.” Art Lessons for You, 12:30-2 p.m. Saturdays involves “creative exploration classes for first graders and up. All forms of drawing materials and water base paints are supplied.
Please join us for our 9th annual Kyrene Foundation signature fundraiser, Night for Kyrene!
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Saturday, September 28, 2019-7:00 – 11:00 PM Tickets are $75 each for general admission or $1,000 for a table of 10 (including 10 drink tickets and a reserved table). Tickets can be purchased at: https://aesaz.co/ELP/KYRENE19/ or for more information go to: kyrenefoundation.org/event/night-for-kyrene
Open enrollment and if spaces are available, drop-ins are welcome. Call to make a reservation. Kelly is an artist and art educator. Information: Artlessonsforyou.com, Kathie4artlessons@ gmail.com, or 480-544-6206.
AARP’s Smart Driver course for seniors slated Oct. 17 at Pecos Senior Center
AARP is again offering the Smart Driver Course. The four-hour class provides seniors an opportunity to refresh their driving skills while learning about changes in road design, intersections, signage, and ever evolving technology to our cars. Tips on ageing and driving are also provided to help increase confidence and safety awareness. After attending the class, participants receive a certificate that may make them eligible for insurance discounts. Classes will be held at the Pecos Senior Center, 17010 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 17. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Register: Call the Pecos Senior Center at 602-534-5366. Buy first responders coffee at Buzzed Goat Matthew Armer of the Armer Foundation for Kids has worked out a way that Ahwatukee residents can buy police, firefighters and other first responders free coffee. Just stop at the Buzzed Goat Coffee Company, 4302 E. Ray Road, Ahwatukee, and leave a donation.
WATCH D.O.G.S program being launched at Lomas Elementary today
WATCH D.O.G.S. is coming to Kyrene de las Lomas at 11820 S. Warner Elliot Loop, Ahwatukee. The celebrated program, whose acronym stands for Dads Of Great Students, provides positive male role mod-
els for students in a school setting and gives the school some extra eyes and ears. To explain the program, a Dads and Kids Pizza Night will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. today, Sept. 25, at the school. The program involves men who give up one day a year during the school year to volunteer at their child’s school. Fathers, grandfathers and others participate. For imformation on the pizza night, contact Principal Tika DeGraffenreid at 480-541-3400. Information: dadsofgreatstudents.com
Corpus Christi Knights to hold golf tournament this Saturday
The Knights of Columbus Council 10062 of Corpus Christi Church in Ahwatukee will hold their 28th annual Joe Hasulak Memorial Golf Tournament Sept. 28 at the Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive, Ahwatukee. Proceeds benefit local Knights of Columbus sanctioned charities. The Knights are seeking sponsorship at various levels. Registration and tournament play are open to all. Player registration of $85 includes greens fees, two beverage tickets, cart, goodie bag and lunch. Raffle prizes, contests and more will be on tap. The nonprofit Knights of Columbus Council 10062 golf tournaments benefit local organizations and programs aiding youth, the less fortunate and the homeless. Information/registration: tournament Chairman Mike Moore at 480-360-5956 or e-mail moore4mike@msn.com.
Summit School to present program for parents on cyber security Summit School at 4515 E. Muirwood Drive, Ahwatukee,
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