October 2020

Sun Lakes Republican Club October 13 Meeting

Carolyn McCorkle, First Vice Chair, SLRC The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Election Year Insights” with Congressman Andy Biggs and Mike Broomhead, KTAR 92.3 FM morning radio host, at its monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun…

A Different Hiking Season Come November

Sun Lakes hikers DeEtte Faith, Diane Alessi, and Henry Silverblatt on a recent hike at Mount Baldy Wilderness in Eastern Arizona (Photo by Henry Silverblatt)

Warren Wasescha With COVID-19, you might be asking if the club will be hiking this upcoming season, beginning in November. The answer is a resounding yes, but with some changes to help keep you safe. For starters, no social dinners, picnics, brunches, special hike, or endorsed lunch stops after a hike. It’s too risky being…

The Cold War

Ross Dunfee It is impossible for this writer to pen a history of the Cold War (war without heated conflict) in 500 words, so please forgive my inadequacies. The Cold War, like so many actions, is wrought in fear. After World War II, the USA and other nations feared the expansion of communism. It also…

Sisk Park Bocce Club Cancels Fall Activities

John Terranova It has been some time since the Sisk Park Bocce Club members rolled our last bocce balls in March, and we can only hope and pray that all members have stayed safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. Because of the current and unknown extent of COVID-19 situation, our annual Wine and Cheese…

My Rockn’ Chair Day

Dale Fanzo Sitting on my cabin porch, surrounded by oak trees, Enjoying some quiet time, my mind at ease. The birds chirping, squirrels with acorns in hand, A glowing grin on my face, this is the promise land. Why do little things make your mood seem fine? Soaking in mountain fresh air, sipping a glass of…

New Adventures Offers Easy-to-Access Online Classes

Meet Jenn Lopez, library manager at Robson Library

Mary Kenny New Adventures in Learning is our very own lifelong learning program for residents of Sun Lakes, Chandler, Gilbert, and beyond, and it’s back in the business of providing classes to satisfy our curiosity, our need for information, and our desire to get together with others. Of course, “getting together” takes on a new…

COVID Still Here

Linda Shanahan Another month has passed us by COVID still here, I wonder why Do you go out without a mask I don’t see one, don’t have to ask When you go to the grocery store And they won’t let you in the door Do you stand there and fume a bit And then go…

It’s Been a Bear of a Summer

Grizzly Cub at Rest by Herman Dirks

Ann Posiviata The Sun Lakes Camera Club (SLCC) would like to recognize a few members who have stood out during this COVID-19 pandemic. Our meetings may have been canceled to date, yet our members have been active in photography competitions and events. John Livoti has been active in the Photographic Society of America (PSA). He…