Judith Kuse For the past 13 years, the Sun Lakes Hiking Club has offered its members a Special Hike. Special Hikes involve traveling to another region of the Southwest to explore it through daily hikes, shared meals and other experiences which highlight the region’s distinctive character. Members reserve their places on the trip in spring,…
Category: July 2018
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Come join the Chess Club
Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Ceramics Room (A-8) in Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions attend District Convention
Brian Curry The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club recently sent a delegation to the Lions Club International’s district convention in Phoenix. In addition to networking with other Lion officials from the State of Arizona, they attended informational workshops and manned the Lions Camp Tatiyee booth, selling their popular fundraising football pool books. Interested in joining…
Generals, July 2018
Why have an indoor walking track?
Carmela Hopkins Currently, we have no indoor walking track in Sun Lakes. Here’s why I think we would benefit from an indoor walking track: Health and Safety: 1. Its level, nonslip walking surface helps prevent trips/stumbles. 2. Its cushioned surface is easy on joints and easy on falls. 3. It is out of the…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Writers’ Page
Just a Battered Old Flag Dick Nelsen When we were children one of the first songs we learned was the “Star Spangled Banner,” we were taught to put our right hand over our heart and look at the nation’s flag. Most of us memorized the words and made a valiant effort to sing it…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
DAR goes to Washington for Continental Congress
Toni Bolling Lutter Gila Butte Daughters celebrated with a trip to Washington, DC, to attend Daughters of the American Revolution’s (DAR) 127th Continental Congress, beginning June 20, 2018. Marjorie Nelson, Gila Butte Regent, and Lesley Baran, Honorary Gila Butte Regent and State DAR Organizing Secretary, represented Sun Lakes’ Gila Butte DAR Chapter. Since its founding…
Sports, July 2018
MOGA news and scores
Wayne Karp Many of our members are now back to their summer homes, and many of us will be taking our summer vacations to escape the hot temperatures. As a result, our weekly golfer count is dwindling, slowly but surely, but we still have plenty of our members to compete each week. For the remainder…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Essential oils and sun care
JoAnne Gaudioso Essential Oils have been around for centuries. There are a lot of health benefits that you can get by using Essential Oils, and there are various kinds that you can choose from. Essential Oils are often used for skin care and for good reason. Essential Oils can be used to rejuvenate the…
Features, July 2018
Happy Anniversary
Phyllis and Wes Noel Jeanne and Don Price, residents of IronOaks, took two of their favorite people, Phyllis and Wes Noel, to dinner at Stone & Barrel Taphouse. They were celebrating 73 years of marriage on May 30. When the IronOaks team heard the news, they presented the couple with a signed card, the bouquet…
Front Page, July 2018
Ladies Billiard Club Invites You To Open Play
Michelle Behanna You’re invited to play during the summer months with the members of the IronOaks Ladies Billiards Club! In a casual manner, the Ladies Billiards Club continues every Tuesday morning. The summer months offer a unique opportunity to those who haven’t played before or need to sharpen their skills. Plus, our experienced players can…