Category: Clubs & Classes

January Rotary Club

Roger Edmonds Named December 2021 Rotarian of the Month Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) is proud to name Roger Edmonds as the club’s December 2021 Rotarian of the Month. Roger Edmonds, a Sun Lakes resident, has been an RCSL member since October 2001. Roger, aka “Santa…

A New Year, a New Hobby?

Virginia Koehler Need a new hobby? Metal detecting is a good hobby for burning extra calories. Bending over and retrieving all those pull tabs and bottle caps off the ground is good for the waistline. You may even find a coin or two, or perhaps even something more valuable like a lost ring or pendant.…

Sweet 16 Fruit Picking Season!

It’s hard to imagine from 2006, two ladies and few bags of fruit, that the Sun Lakes Citrus Sharers is now over 200 volunteers, hundreds of homes, literally tons of fruit, and a very happy St. Mary’s Food Bank. We are so thankful for our volunteers and the Sun Lakes community for this yearly source…

Other Card Results

Thursday Hand and Foot Celebrate Holiday Susan Gottschalk (Pictured above) Seated (left to right): Hazel Botto, Kathi Bobek, Dalia Cohen, Phyllis Schager, Sandy Bealmear, Toni Kopaz; middle row (left to right): Fran Malinak, Diane Paxton, Carlene Killian, Carolyn Rogers; back row (left to right): Susan Gottschalk, Arlene Boni, Joyce Johnson, Sandy Hill, Bev Plimpton, Sharon…

Sun Lakes Democrats Preparing for Crucial Year

Bill Gates The year after a presidential election is usually a period of rest and recovery. Last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol changed that. Now, Sun Lakes Democrats are gearing up for what promises to be one of the most hotly contested non-presidential election years ever. “This is not the time for people to…

Armless Pilot to Speak at Aero Club

Gary Vacin Jessica Cox, the first armless woman to receive a pilot’s license, will be the featured speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) gathering on Monday, Jan. 17, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The meeting begins with a social hour at 6:30 p.m., followed by Cox’s presentation at 7 p.m.…

Bridge Results

Monday Evening Social Partnership Bridge 11/15. 1st Paul Budrick and Jim Gibson, 2nd Maurine Howell and Valda Wiggers, 3rd Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross; Slam: Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross 11/22. 1st Nancy Parsegian and Diana Depree, 2nd Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish, 3rd Nancy Smith and Janelle Gibson; Slam: Maurine Howell and Valda Wiggers…

Bucket List Tarpon

One of the most sought-after fish for saltwater flyrodders is the tarpon, an acrobatic fish that is hard to hook and even harder to land. They are part of the “grand slam” of saltwater flyfishing, along with bonefish and permit. All three are exciting to pursue and will be gently released after a quick photo.…

Korean War Veterans News

Leon “Skip” Johnson, Chapter Commander The local Korean War Veterans Chapter is excited to start out the new year with a fresh new beginning and are looking forward to one filled with adventure and continued support for those in need. Our doors are never closed to veterans, and especially to those who are in need…