Ken Duquaine The Sun Lake Camera Club (SLCC) offered its members field trips in both November and December of last year. Two of our participating members were kind enough to provide a description of those trips. The first is by Tom Jones, who organized the November trip. His description of that photo shoot follows. “Two…
Category: February 2023
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Agavé Quilters Guild January Meeting Recap
Debi Loofburrow We held our first meeting of the new year on Jan. 4 with guest speaker Debra Kay, regional rep for the Studio Art Quilters Association of Arizona (SAQA). Debra shared many of her beautiful art quilts and explained the techniques used to make each one special. It was an educational and inspiring presentation.…
Generals, February 2023
The Sun Lakes Posse Had a Busy 2022
Craig Lloyd P05474, Commander MCSO-SLSP I am extremely proud of all the members of the Sun Lakes Posse organization for volunteering over 8,500 hours in our communities of Sun Lakes during 2022. The Medical Equipment Posse members continue to provide an amazing community service loaning out very well-maintained medical equipment to the members of our…
Features, February 2023
Jacquie’s Corner: Valentine’s Day—Biography of Saint Valentine
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt Before I enlighten our readers about Valentine’s Day and how it came about, I will ask each of you to remember your first Valentine card you received or gave out to a cute little boy or girl. I received my first Valentine card at five years old from Gerhardt. Cute, blond hair,…
Front Page, February 2023
Haul Out Your Western Wear for an Old-Fashioned Country Hoedown
Carolyn Leneway The very popular Country Hoedown, sponsored by The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation, is here again! Join us on Sunday, March 5, at the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club for dinner, dancing, a costume contest, and silent auction. Enjoy a country buffet of BBQ brisket and fried chicken with all the…
Sports, February 2023
Oakwood Lady Niners Golf League
Reggie Wegmans As you all know, we had a Lady Niner who needed medical assistance on a play day in December. If anyone on the golf course needs assistance, please do not hesitate to call for help. When dialing 911, you will be asked, “Police, Fire, or Medical?” Give the reason for calling, and then…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Abe Lincoln, Re-Enacted by Glynn Gilcrease, to Visit Women’s Connection
All men and women are invited to join us on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. for the Women’s Connection program and continental breakfast (with gluten-free available upon request). The cost is $20 (including tax and tip), payable by cash or check at the door of the lovely Oakwood Country Club ballroom, at 24218 S.…
Sports, February 2023
Wolfe & Associate Team Is Sun Division Champion
Larry Wolfe The Wolfe & Associate-sponsored team, managed by Ron Carmichael, won the Fall Season championship in the Sun Division with a 10-6 record. The Wolves were led by three Top Ten hitters, Dandy Dan Melosi, Big Bob Wicks, and Jon (without an “h”) Hendrikse, and the dazzling pitching of Smokey Joe Commisto. The Top…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Aero Club to Hear About ‘Grounded No More’
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Friday Morning Practice Bridge
Join us on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Ladies Card Room (A-2) in Cottonwood, for a very low-key and non-competitive opportunity to brush up on your bridge play or to practice hands. This is not a class. This is a drop-in group. You do not need to sign up in advance. Just…