June 2020

The “Magic of Raymond Show” Returns

Ray Texeira Last year, “The Magic of Raymond” charity show raised thousands of dollars, and I am excited to announce that the team is back together to do another charity show this November. Hopefully, by then, we all can get back together and have some fun. Members of the production team are “virtually” building props,…

Ironwood Lady Niners Will See You in October

Beth Zdeblick Although some Lady Niners were able to continue to golf over these past few months, league play was officially over in mid-March due the coronavirus pandemic. If all is well in the world, the Ironwood Lady Niners (IWLN) will begin league play on Oct. 16, 2020. The league looks forward to once again…

Reach Out Sun Lakes Helps Feed the Hungry

Ellen Engel I received an email from Matthew’s Crossing letting me know that they have been receiving an uptick in donations from Sun Lakes. Our groups, the Bridge Club, Democratic Club, Unity Church, and Jewish Community are emailing their members to remind them about the need for donations. At Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, they see…

Healing with Essential Oils

Shelley Zavarella We will look forward to a meeting in September. In the meantime, use your oils in diffusers to send the healing aroma throughout your house. The oils we used for immune support in our March meeting. The recipe: we used a carrier oil such as coconut oil, avocado, or olive oil. You can put…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook Father’s Day is coming up, and what is a typical gift: a tie, wallet, golf accessories? How about honoring dads with one of these home remodeling ideas that he can experience and enjoy for years to come? Personalized Man Cave: What would recharge his batteries? A space to watch sports or play games with…

Arizona Rangers News

On the left is Miguel Romero, and on the right is Carlos Lozano. (Submitted by Michael Berry)

Michael Berry The Sun Lakes Rangers are now providing safety patrols three days each week in IronOaks, Cottonwood/Palo Verde, Sun Lakes Country Club, and our neighbors down the street in SunBird. All patrols are coordinated by the director of security in each community. The Sun Lakes Company is working hard to provide an extra measure…

Crystal Cards Shelter in Place

Working at home, Bobbie Reed chooses colorful trim paper for creating Crystal Cards.

Bobbie Reed Crystal Cards are being made every day. The current concerns about coronavirus have prevented us from holding group workshops. However, volunteers are keeping busy at home. They are conducting one-person work sessions in guest rooms, living rooms, dining rooms, and dens all over Sun Lakes. We are growing our inventory of cards to…

Sun Lakes Rock, Gem and Silver Club

Nancy Hibbard

Linda Shanahan Learn Stained Glass from this Lass We’ve a stained glass queen, her name is Nancy She’ll get you started, it can’t be real fancy No need to worry, she’ll teach step by step The woman’s amazing, she’s so full of pep You’ll pick out your pattern then number and pin If you make…

Line Dancing with Judee

Judee Curtis Touching bases with dancers through email has been a blessing. I’ve even gotten to wave at a couple of them! My husband and I have been “staying home” since March 14, but who’s counting? He did golf a few times after that date but decided on his own it would be best not…

Roadrunners RV Club

Cathie Smith, Secretary Wasn’t April great? May was a bit warm for me and, “oh my,” are we ready for June and the coming Arizona summer? Most of the Roadrunners RV club will be hitting the road to get out of the heat, but not until we had a great rally on April 15-18, 2020,…