March 2017

March happenings at Ed Robson Branch Library

Please join us at the Ed Robson Library for the following programs in March: Wednesday, March 1, at 10:30 a.m. Long Walk of the Navajo People* In 1864, Navajo people were forced to walk over 450 miles to Fort Sumner in eastern New Mexico. Imprisoned on a 40-square mile reservation for four long years, the…

Sun Lakes Chorale Spring Concert set for March 24

Concert Accompanist, Caroline Brown

Jan Ott Enjoying the skills of accompanist Caroline Brown is a significant reason for attending the Chorale’s upcoming concert. Another major draw is Director Cris Temple-Evans’ ability to offer a program which just shouldn’t be missed. On March 24, the community is invited to the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church at 9248 E. Riggs Road.…

MOGA news and scores

MOGA officers and committee persons with their proud red MOGA golf shirts are front row (left to right): Paul Dinardo, tournaments; Aki Yasuda tournaments; Craig Annis, vice president and Rich Castro, membership; Back row (left to right): Jim Hooyman, treasurer; Dan Bogaard, Handicap Chairman; John Kolb, secretary; Doug Braun, president and Blair Poitras, awards chairman

Bob Greene We regret and apologize for neglecting to mention in last month’s article all of the ladies and all the course maintenance workers who donated to the Vega family at the loss of their son. The family is very grateful for all the assistance. Thank you all! The 2017 President’s Cup winner is Sid…

Inspire fitness, impact lives

Sue Schwartz Bethany Garrity of the National Institute of Fitness Sports (NIFS) shared her expertise and passion in helping active living communities create places that improve lives. She helped us understand how exercise principles of functional fitness combined with functional facility design help CWPV homeowners achieve energizing, complete and balanced solutions in wellness. NIFS’ pitch…

Sun Lakes Woodcarvers looking for new members

Carousel horse carved and painted by Sun Lakes Wood Carvers member Steve Cullen

Dianne Winenger Steve Cullen is one of many who enjoy the camaderie of the Sun Lakes Wood Carvers. He just finished carving and painting a carousel horse for competition this month. We congratulate Steve for receiving the first place award at the Desert Woodcarving Show for this entry. Whether you’re fond of Kachinas, animals, birds…

Rodeo Games huge success

Winners of the pickleball skills tournament

Janet Myrick “This ain’t our first rodeo.” Eight teams competed in a pickleball skills tournament. All levels were part of each team. The skills included placement of serves, placement of return of serves, drop shots and dinks. Winners included: 1st Place Jim Berney, captain, plus Terry Clark, Scott Albin and Leslie Macadam; 2nd Place Chris…

News from VFW Aux, SL VFW Post 8053

Left to Right: Janae Kemery, VFW Auxiliary President; Philomena Herring, Chairman, National Home; Betty Peer, Chairman, Veterans & Family Services

Sandra Whittenberg Sun Lakes VFW Auxiliary, Post 8053, thanks the following area businesses for once again helping us make our recent Buddy Poppy Day a success: Ace Hardware, Sun Lakes; Wal-Mart, Arizona Avenue, Chandler; Fry’s Food Stores, Chandler and Sun Lakes; Sun Lakes Country Club Pro Shop. VFW Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled, needy…