David Zapatka The lob is alive and well. Watch any of the stronger players and you’ll see they all use the lob as a weapon. Why do lobs work? They catch the opponents off guard. Many opponents don’t deal well with the unexpected lob. They sometimes panic or don’t use proper footwork to get to…
Category: October 2024
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Savvy Travelers Club to Meet October 17
Jeanette Rajamaki The kick-off of our fall meetings will start on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Saguaro Room with Azamara Cruises. It has been years since they visited Chandler/Sun Lakes. Briefly, Azamara consists of four ships, 650 passengers, and is the leader in Destination Immersion Experiences; overnights and long, full days in…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Singing Fights the Effects of Parkinson’s Disease
Donna Rosenheck Participants who live with Parkinson’s disease will tell you the music therapy and support they receive at Tremble Clefs makes them feel better. The Sun Lakes Tremble Clefs meet at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Riggs Road on the first and third Thursdays of each month. There is no requirement to know…
Clubs & Classes, October 2024
Bridge Results
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Risen Savior Lutheran Church on Alma School Road. We have games on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Some games are for all levels. Beginner lessons will be starting this fall. Please join us. Contact George at 480-748-1242 for more information. August First Place…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Love Making Music? We Do!
Play an instrument? Play piano or keyboard? You are invited to join in for making music. Sun Lakes Instrumental Ensemble and Keyboard Connection welcomes all levels of players. Visit the table at any of the following Open Houses for more information: Oct. 5: Cottonwood Palo Verde Country Club in the Saguaro Room, Table 12, from…
October 2024, Features
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook In August I wrote about the innovative bathroom product winners at the national Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS). Companies compete for Gold or Silver in five categories: those that make a design statement, are game changing, are most functional, are standout sustainable, or in the wellness trailblazer category, plus the coveted top award,…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Women’s Connection Team Plans Upcoming Season
Sun Lakes Women’s Connection is planning their programs for the new season, starting Nov. 14 in the Oakwood clubhouse ballroom. Monthly events include inspirational speakers (local and from out of state), special features of interest to women, and fabulous musicians. Program and reservation information will be in the November issues of the Sun Lakes Splash…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Metal Lokators Club Resumes in October
Virginia Koehler Sun Lakes Metal Lokators is a small social group whose members share an interest in metal detecting. Metal detecting is a fun activity to get some exercise and enjoy the great outdoors. Sun Lakes Metal Lokators meet the second Monday of every month, October through April, at 1 p.m. Most meetings are held…
Clubs & Classes, October 2024
New Adventures in Learning – October 2024
Discover Hidden Gems and Benefits at Chandler-Gilbert Community College! Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 9 a.m. for an informative session about the New Adventures in Learning program and our partnership with Chandler-Gilbert Community College. When you join New Adventures, you are automatically enrolled as a student at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. This is an…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes (Evening) Lions Club
Our club has been busy this summer serving our community. Numerous work days were scheduled at the shed to dismount the 300 flags damaged this year and remount 300 brand-new flags in order to be prepared for Labor Day and 9/11. A request for school supplies was made to our members, and enough supplies were…