Category: September 2022

Sun Lakes Chorale—We’re Coming Back

Yvonne Orlich, Sun Lakes Chorale The Chorale is starting to prep for its return in September to rehearsals for the Dec. 8 Holiday Concert. The summer break is always too long for those of us who sing in the Chorale, so we are anxiously awaiting our first rehearsal on Monday, Sept. 12. Rehearsals will be at…

FUN da MENTAL Bridge Lessons for Everyone!

Maria Davis FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering a variety of Bridge classes starting in October. Learn with certified ACBL Better Bridge instructors Gordon Markham, Karin Hansen, and Maria Davis. Back by popular demand! Have fun. Exercise your brain. Hundreds of your neighbors have taken stimulating FUN da MENTAL Bridge lessons. Beginning Bridge. Friday mornings from…

Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information

Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is available, provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long…

Crystal Award Nominations Opening in October

Since 2010, Crystal Awards have been granted each year to nominees in the Sun Lakes community who demonstrate their dedication to the well-being of our residents. This year’s committee, composed of former award recipients, has been busy planning and preparing to receive nominations from homeowners who want to honor deserving volunteers in Sun Lakes Country…

Demystifying Back Button Focus

Ken Duquaine At a recent Camera Club meeting, a presenter asked how many of us used back button focus (BBF.) I was surprised that a relatively small number of hands went up. I had assumed that because it had been a game-changer for me, the majority would have responded positively. It would seem that most…

Mel Weiser, 98-Year-Old Sun Lakes Resident and WWII Navy Veteran, Publishes His Latest Book

Joni Browne-Walders Outskirts Press announces the publication of The Crown of Sammuramat, the latest novel by Sun Lakes resident Mel Weiser. “Gripping … history and mystery in every chapter!” Fact: Demi-goddess Sammuramat ruled Ancient Assyria from 810 to 805 BC. Today, some scholars argue that her power lived in her crown. Prize-winning author Andre Lasker…

Unity: Stand Guard at the Door of Your Mind

Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought community. We gather together to celebrate Peace, Love, Light, and Healing. We practice affirmative prayer and positive thinking and follow the Five Unity Principles taught by Unity founders Charles and Myrtle Fillmore. We support each other by living a Spirit-centered life. The church has…

Orbitel Delivers Faster Internet with Speeds Up to 1G

Orbitel Communications is proud to announce that it has launched a new faster Internet service. The company’s new network delivers speeds up to 1G to your home, with no contracts or data caps. Choose from 150Mbps, 300Mbps, 600Mbps, and 1G (1,000Mbps) speeds. “We understand how important a reliable Internet connection is, so we built a…