Category: Clubs & Classes
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Club – Forever Young
Denise Green It’s easy to recognize members of the Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Club. They’re the folks with a twinkle in their eye, an infectious laugh and a spring in their step… well, at least we like to think that! Dancing is like finding the Fountain of Youth for many. Ask 20 different members…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Golden Goalies therapy
Bea Loozer Each Saturday, Golden Goalies have a therapy session, and we all appreciate members who step forward to offer one. “Therapy” is our word for a short session on a topic we’re interested in. Often these sessions relate to healthy eating. But “health” is a broad topic, so it’s not unusual to hear a…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
IronOaks Breakers Pool League
Larry Stadler As you remember from the article in the June Splash, Tournament Director Ed Allen came up with an idea to have a “Scotch Doubles” 8-Ball Tournament. The Breakers Board and league members thought this was a good idea, so the tournament was scheduled. Here is a quick refresher of the play: “Scotch Doubles”…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
On fly fishing
Brad Smith The origins of fly fishing for trout are obscure, but certainly go back a very long time. Egyptian hieroglyphics depict people fishing along the Nile, although not for trout. Interestingly, these figures are seen smiling, suggesting the endeavor was not only to procure food, but that it also brought pleasure. These ancient fishers…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Savvy Travelers summer news
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us in the fall on October 11 at 6:30 p.m. at one of our Savvy Traveler’s Meetings. We bring like-minded travelers together to share experiences, to join one of our organized trips or cruises which might be going anywhere in the world or just to meet other travelers. Each month, there are…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
SLJC Men’s Club tours Titan Missile Museum
Al Bloom The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club traveled south of Tucson to tour the Titan Missile Museum followed by a buffet lunch at the Desert Diamond Casino in Sahuarita, Arizona, on April 24. The club meets monthly and hosts interesting speakers, schedules fun lunches out and visits interesting venues from September to June…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Rotary Club has fascinating speakers this month
Norm Noble On Tuesday, July 17, Adrian Christopher, Director of Community Relations for the Park at Copper Creek, will be the Sun Lakes Rotary Club’s speaker. The Park at Copper Creek is a Koelsch retirement community for independent living. He will be sharing about his life and the excitement that surrounds it. As he…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Dolly Dressers donate to underprivileged boys and girls
Seven members were at the June 7 meeting. Donations included many dolls, clothes, etc., from Paul’s granddaughter Carolyn, flannel from Mary Louise and a large bin of doll clothes. Seventy-four doll blankets were made. The flannel was used for baby blankets, bibs and burp pads for a special project we are doing. It was a…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Light the Way
Ann Posiviata The Sun Lakes Camera Club is a member of the Photographic Society of America, an international organization catering to the photographic, educational and informational needs of its members. PSA allows participants to learn via virtual online workshops with global participants. The classes are more intimate, allowing for more in-depth and proprietary education. As…