Yvonne Orlich Cris Templeton-Evans is well known in Sun Lakes for her excellent and dedicated work as the director of the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Choir, as well as the Sun Lakes Chorale. Both groups are thrilled and excited to learn that Cris was recently honored by the AZ Chapter of the American Chorale…
Category: September 2022
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Chit and Chat Group
The Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group will meet for lunch on the second Wednesday, Sept. 14. We will be meeting at 11 a.m. The server will take the orders at 11:30 a.m., and lunch is at noon. We will meet in the Cottonwood Country Club restaurant and not in the Saguaro Room. We will…
Features, September 2022
Spotlight On Advertiser: The Truth Behind Long-Term Rate Increases
Kimberly Akers, Owner and Certified Senior Advisor® with Amada Senior Care Approximately 15% of seniors purchased a long-term care insurance policy in their 50s and 60s. These policies are a protection of assets and can be activated when non-medical care in the home is needed, assisted living, or memory care. Having these policies is definitely…
Features, September 2022
As Sweet as Pie
Phyllis Schurz One Thanksgiving I will never forget was held in our townhouse in Minnesota. We had eight people celebrating Thanksgiving that year. Our guests were our son Dave, his wife, and their son, one-year-old Jack. Also attending were my son’s best friend Chad, his wife, and his mother Pat who was living in a…
Generals, September 2022
Are You a Movie Lover?
If you enjoy movies and would like to have lively discussions about movies with other couples, we are forming a new group. This also will be a great opportunity to meet new friends. Please call Sandy at 480-532-4523.
Generals, September 2022
Save the Dates: Dementia Friendly Training
Neighbors Who Care and Creative Engagement Partners have applied for Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes as a Dementia Friendly community. Many in Sun Lakes have already been trained in understanding dementia and how to best help friends living with it. This means that residents here care and are part of a movement to help our community…
Sports, September 2022
Tennis Tip from Kwong Young
Kwong Young How do you control a “Baseliner”? With good groundstrokes and lobs and getting them out of their comfort zone is how. There are two specialty shots that will take care of that matter, and they are 1) the Drop Shot and 2) the Drop Volley. The Drop Shot is when you hit the…
Generals, September 2022
It’s Time to Enter the Sun Lakes ‘Project Talent’ Contest
Ray Texeira The Sun Lakes “Project Talent” contest is being developed to “show off” the talent, creativity, silliness, and fun within the Sun Lakes community. Do you have a talent or belong to a group that has talent? Do you have an entertainer in your family or know someone who has? This is an invitation…
Sports, September 2022
PVLGA Summer Play Is Hot
Susan Lamb The Palo Verde ladies are hot to keep playing their best throughout the summer heat and occasional monsoon. They joined other players from SLCC and Ironwood for a fun Summer League Tournament in July, at Ironwood. The August tournament was played at SLCC, and the final one will be played in September at…
Generals, September 2022
Retired Teachers Wanted
Memory Café, held each Monday at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, offers a free weekly support and engagement session for families living with dementia or cognitive change. We are looking for fun, engaging, and creative volunteer teachers to present a 60- to 70-minute class to our engagement session. Participants are interested, interactive, and love the…