Salon: Star Gazing at "The Lakes" |
For this month’s Salon, we start off the New Year by getting in touch with
the “Stars” in the Sun Lakes area. Usually the January Salon is tabled for the
Regional Gathering (RG). Since Phoenix will be hosting the Mensa Annual Gathering
(AG) in July, this month we will have a Salon. We are in for a real treat
in being able to view the entire sky, away from the bright lights of central
Phoenix , in the back yard of Esther Shaw. She has graciously offered her home
to host the January Salon on January 19th starting at 7:30 PM at 23618 S. Rose
crest Dr. Anyone who has telescopes, binoculars, and star gazing maps are asked
to bring them to this event. The moon will not be full, so we should be able
to easily see the constellations and the milky way. Dress warmly and comfortably
for this event. As usual, you are asked to bring a dish for the participatory
buffet, and BYOB; soft drinks and some wine will be provided. Guests are welcome.
Please remember the “Owl” is $2 for members and $3 for guests; first time members
and persons considering membership, if it is their first event, need not contribute.
Directions to 23618 S. Rose crest Dr., Sun Lakes: take Hwy. 101- south to the
end of the freeway, then turn left on Queen Creek to Dobson Road, (at the Orbital
Launch System) turn right, go south on Dobson until it dead ends into two gates,
go to the left gate; Punch in # 2272 and the gate should open, if not let Esther
know (there is a call system built in) and she will get security to let you
in. Take I-10 south to the Queen Creek exit, go left (east) to Dobson Road,
follow the above directions to the gate. Once inside the gate, proceed to the
first right turn (BEFORE the stop sign) on Cherry wood; go 4 short blocks to
Desert Star; take a right turn and stay on Desert Star until it becomes Rose
crest. Esther’s home is on the right, in the middle of the block . Questions??
Please call Esther at 480-895-1114. FE, NM, SO, WA, Cats live indoors.
Remember we are gearing up for the AG. If you would like to bring some extra
desserts, which can be frozen, we would like for you to consider bringing them
to any future Salons, so that we can stock up for the AG in July.
I’m taking sign-ups for the rest of the winter and for the spring. The Soiree’s
are held on the first Saturday of each month, at 7:30 PM, while the Salons are
held on the third Saturday of each month, also at 7:30 PM.
Won’t you consider hosting a Soiree or Salon, it is a great way to get involved
and you don’t have to leave your home. Please contact me, Arleen Williams, Salon
Chair at 602-867-8778 or by e-mail: rolling@flash.net.