Category: Generals

The Heat Is On! Summer Feet, Gotta Love ‘em

Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner, IronOaks Fitness Center Our feet carry the weight of our entire body every day with every step we take. They can quickly become dry, tired, swollen, and sore. Our feet work hard all day for us, and foot care is essential and can be relaxing. Our feet need to be pampered…

August Flower Gardening in Sun Lakes

Dannette Hunnel August is such a hot month. Beyond cacti, many wonder what could possibly thrive in this intense heat. If you are aching to do some flower gardening, there are a few things you can still work with during this time of year. Vincas, of course, are the standard flower of the Phoenix Valley.…

Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Is Here to Serve You

Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse maintains donated medical equipment items that are available for use by all residents of Sun Lakes for three months, free of charge. The following is a representative listing of our available medical equipment: • Metal Canes (height adjustable) • Walkers (with seats and walkers with wheels) • Crutches…

Ed Robson Library Offers a Broad Range of Programs

Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. August Events: Crafting Together Series Aug. 15…

Rover’s Rest Stop: The Dreaded Retractable Leash

A retractable leash—length of thin cord wound around a spring-loaded device housed inside a plastic handle, which is designed to fit comfortably in a human hand with a button on the handle that controls how much of the cord is extended. These leashes are popular, primarily because they allow dogs more freedom to sniff and…

Which Community Will Win the Senior Games Trophy?

Ray Texeira The Senior Games trophy wants to come home to one of the communities, either Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood Palo Verde, IronOaks, or Robson Reserve. The games will be played at various locations within these communities. The events are currently being finalized. There is a game for anyone to play, regardless of age,…

Message from the President

Leonard Horst It has already been a scorcher of a summer, and we still have a couple months of it ahead of us. Scientists and psychologists have studied the effects of extreme heat on humans for several decades and found there is a direct connection between long periods of heat, mood swings, and resulting behavior.…

Save the Date: Sun Lakes Country Club Craft Show

Attention crafters! The Sun Lakes Country Club Craft Show, to benefit the Sun Lakes Mobile Food Program, will be held Nov. 1 and 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $30 per table. Contact Bobbie Marx at 352-874-1350 if you are interested in participating. Contact us soon, as tables are selling fast.