Ross Dunfee So, what does the “D” stand for in D-Day? Stop! Do not keep reading until you attempt to answer the question. Okay, now you can read on. Most people who celebrate the holiday do not know the answer. Some people believe it is in reference to June 6, 1944, when, in World War…
Category: June 2021
Generals, June 2021
AED-CPR Save from Eight Years Ago Here in Sun Lakes!
Brian Curry Eight years ago, Sun Lakes resident Robert Miller went into cardiac arrest on the Oakwood tennis courts. One of his tennis partners began CPR immediately while calling for someone to get the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) at the nearby Oakwood Pro Shop, where the AED determined that shocks were needed for his heart. The ambulance…
Religion, June 2021
Unity: Forgiveness Is a Tool
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought spiritual community. We follow the teachings of Jesus as well as other wise, respected spiritual Masters. We practice affirmative prayer, positive thinking, and a healthy lifestyle. Rev. Jeanne MacLaughlin is our minister and prepares weekly lessons for us on YouTube. Read about us on…
Clubs & Classes, June 2021
Celebrate on the Dance Floor
Mary Lou Kaye Admit it—you’ve always wanted to float across the dance floor and impress the heck out of your friends. Well, now’s the time to make that happen. The simplicity of the Basic Social Dance system is truly amazing. Within one hour, you will be able to move to any music that will be…
Sports, June 2021
Ironwood Ladies Swing for Hope
Sharma Goodwin and Sue Pederson The Ironwood Ladies Golf Association (ILGA) in Chandler held its annual charity Swing for Hope golf event on April 8 at the Ironwood Golf Course. This is one of ILGA’s most significant annual events and raises money for the University of Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson. The Swing for Hope…
Religion, June 2021
The Big Questions
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Every person has a worldview of some kind. What is a worldview? Simply put, it is how one views reality. And it proposes to answer the big questions of life such as: Where did everything come from? What is the meaning of life? Who or…
Sports, June 2021
Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association April Results
Buddy Meola The Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association (CMGA) started April 3 with the monthly Ace of Aces Qualifier. The Low Gross and Low Net players from each flight will qualify for the Ace of Aces tournament in early 2022. First Flight: Low Gross Bob Tomsett, Low Net Don Vock; Second Flight: Low Gross Dennis Chenier,…
Features, June 2021
Fun Lakers Social Club Is Having Fun!
Ray Texeira One of the things we love about the Fun Lakers social club is how our members come together. There are folks who are always ready to pitch in and make events enjoyable for everyone and those who help behind the scenes. In appreciation for what they do, we honor them with a Fun…
Sports, June 2021
IMGA June News and Events
Mike Willinger Dan Yonker, Treasurer Dan offered that we still have a surplus over last year. He offered we will have to take a hard look at next year’s financial planning and consider known or anticipated increases in some costs. Bill Ranney, Greens and Grounds The tree trimming continues on the course. A message will…
Clubs & Classes, June 2021
SunBird Singers Fall Schedule
Jim McCutcheon The SunBird Singers and Ringers plan to present their annual Christmas Concert Dec. 8 and 9. The first rehearsal is planned for Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. in the SunBird ballroom. Whether we will be able to proceed as planned will depend on what COVID-19 restrictions are still in effect in October. We…