September 2017

Conservation Corner

Pesticide – Part 2 Pauline Lee Man has made chemicals to eliminate insects, animals or weeds that are considered to be pests by us. There are many pest control companies out there such as https://www.adamspestcontrol.com/ who will get rid of pests in our homes for us. Unfortunately, these pesticides also harm man, other beneficial beings…

Apple Users Group news

Glenna Reeves The first Apple Users group met in April, and we have had monthly meetings since that time, with the exception of August. Our next meeting will be at the Oakwood Country Club, Bradford Room A, on Monday, September 11, at 1:00 p.m. Bring your iPad and iPhone to the meeting with you. We…

Sun Lakes residents win big!

Left to right: Tom Rainville, Mags Lackner and Pete Lackner

Lorri Morgan Tom Rainville traveled to Portland, Oregon, in July to participate in Orchard Hills Country Club Member/Guest with member Pete Lackner. The team finished first in their flight. Special thanks go to Mags Lackner for allowing Pete to play in the golf tournament on their anniversary weekend.

The “new” Sunday Dance Club season

Members of the Sunday Dance Club

John Yu On Sunday, September 17, we’ll be starting of our new season with an “Open House Dance.” Route 66 will be our first band, and all of Sun Lakes and surrounding communities are invited. We expect a full house for the Season Opener, so please email or call ahead using the information at our…

Unity: Back home again

Kay Davis It is September, and the Unity Church of Sun Lakes is looking forward to resuming our Sunday Celebrations at 9:30 a.m. on September 3 in the Arts and Crafts Room of Sun Lakes Country Club. This July and August, the church suspended our regular services. Our members have gone to New Thought churches…

Sun Lakes resident receives numerous medals

Barbara Osterhoudt Arizona State University Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert “Bob” Osterhoudt of 25223 S. Saddletree Drive, Sun Lakes, has finished second in the M75 (men 75-79 years of age) 80 meters high hurdles (the national silver medalist), second in the M75 weight throw (the national silver medalist) and third in the M75 hammer throw (the…

News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Wo Care Inc.

Neighbors Who Care

What do you need? Eric Ehst, Executive Director At Neighbors Who Care, we help homebound, frail and disabled seniors to remain living in their own homes. Our caring volunteers provide some basic services, such as transportation, grocery shopping, meal delivery, minor home repairs, caregiver respite, welfare checks, friendly visiting and more. What we do helps…

A new art experience

Art Camp! That’s right, it’s a new art concept for adults. During October, you can enjoy a different hands-on experience each day; learning new ways with crayons, aluminum foil, toothpicks, ink, photo paper and so forth. Make art fun again! Art camp begins Tuesday, October 17, and runs through Friday, October 20, from 9:00-10:30 a.m.…

Savvy Travelers news

Dale and Dianne Probst, Jim and Peggy Hall and Vic and Joanna Hermann at Omaha Beach, France, in July

Savvy Travelers are traveling at home and abroad this summer. Hope everyone is keeping cool! Our schedule this fall/winter for the Savvy Travelers Club is as follows (these vendors give good promotions at the meetings … either $$ off and/or onboard credit): October 12 – Collette Vacations November 9 – Viking Cruises – discussion on…