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Robson Branch Library’s summer schedule in full swing
Dorchinecz captures championship at Ocotillo Golf Resort
Robson Branch Library is offering a variety of events in late June, but in the meantime, staff is encouraging residents to participate in Maricopa County’s annual summer reading program and earn rewards for good reading habits. This summer Robson Branch Library has partnered with Chandler Museum, the Eddie Basha Collection and the HuHuGam Heritage Center to provide additional ways for customers to earn points toward their summer reading goals. Visit these cultural centers and complete a scavenger hunt to receive a secret code that unlocks a badge worth 25 points. For more information, visit www.maricopacountyreads.org. Other programs through the library include: • The Gila River Japanese Internment Camp, 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 21. Join the Chandler Museum for a presentation about the Gila River Japanese Internment Camp, which was located just south of Chandler and in use during World War II. Hear stories and see photographs that document the lives of those who were incarcerated there. Internees included the mother of the infamous “Tokyo Rose” and actor Noriyuki “Pat” Morita of “Happy Days,” among thousands of others. Learn where the internees came from, how they got there, activities that occupied them at camp, and where they went once released. The program is free, but
Matt Dorchinecz from Scottsdale captured the 2016 Chandler City Championship hosted at Ocotillo Golf Resort held June 4 and June 5. In its third year, the Chandler City Championship is a 36-hole event that boasts some of the top amateur golfers in Arizona. The 38-year-old Dorchinecz shot an opening round 68, followed by a final round 70 to capture the Gross Division by two shots over Christian Muscarello. In the Net Division, Brandon Gray took the title with a two-round net score of 132. “The Chandler City Championship
tickets are required. On the day of the program, stop by the library’s front desk for tickets, with a limit of two per person. • Crafternoon: Make a Rocket Ship, 2 p.m. Friday, June 24. Stop by the library and create a paper rocket ship and then write your own story about space discovery. The program is geared toward children ages 5 to 10 with caregiver. Registration, which is open, is limited to 20 participants. • Safety Awareness for Seniors, 1 p.m. Monday, June 27. Training Officer Roy Stanifer, from the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse, presents timely information on topics of vital importance to seniors. Included are personal safety awareness, recognizing internet fraud, and common phone scams. The program is free, but tickets are required. Stop by the library customer service desk on the day of the event and pick up a ticket. There’s a limit of two per person. • Music Together with Karla Cornell, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30. Join the library for 45 minutes of musical fun. The family-style class will help participants discover and rediscover the pleasure and educational value of informal music experiences. Limited to 20 children, through age 5, and their parents. Registration is open. The Ed Robson Branch Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. For more information, call (602) 652-3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org.
continues to grow in both popularity and in competition,” stated Brad Hodges, director of sales and marketing for Ocotillo Golf Resort. “Throughout the year, Ocotillo hosts numerous charity, fundraising, corporate and competitive events, and the Chandler City Championship is one of the most exciting and fun events to coordinate and execute. Congrats again to the winners.” For more information on events, tee times and special events at Ocotillo Golf Resort, call (480) 917-6660 or visit www.OcotilloGolf.com.
Tao Healing Centers offers free class for caregivers Caregivers need to care for themselves, too, and Tao Healing Center is helping them do that by offering a free healing yoga class from noon to 1:15 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Tao Healing yoga is a slow-paced, restorative form of yoga. It establishes the foundation of a yoga practice with emphasis on breath work, meditation and stretching. Tao Healing yoga is beneficial to the entire body as it heals the body and the mind. This class is perfect for those
who have low energy, are recovering from an injury or illness, or are dealing with emotional stress. This class puts you in state of deep relaxation. It fosters a healthy balance of mind, body and spirit, resulting in an overall feeling of inner peace and mental and physical well-being. The class is open to noncaregivers as well. Tao Healing Center is located at 1840 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite D7, Chandler. For more information, call (480) 7866000 or visit www.taohealingcenters.org.
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