Judee Curtis Being in our own little bubble since March 14, i.e., going for essentials, no company, no traveling and very few take outs, has kept us isolated, but well. Some dancers have their own bubbles similar to ours. Others have “bubbles” with more activity and socialization. I’ve made a very sad and hard decision…
November 2020
November 2020
Golden Goalies: My Favorite Things
Jan B. Here are a few of my favorite things: – Getting in touch with old friends. Here’s to friends all over the west. – Getting in touch with newer friends. November birthday greetings to Trudy and Debbie, and December greetings to Jeri, Wendy, Jo, and Mary. – Eating watermelon that’s ripe, juicy, and full…
November 2020
27th Annual Rotary Charity Golf Tournament, Sunday, December 6
The 27th Annual Rotary Charity Golf Tournament, rescheduled to Sunday, Dec. 6, from the original date in March, has been reformatted to provide not just great golf, but important health and safety protocols. This important fundraising event, sponsored by Deeann Griebel Moors & Cabot Investments, includes: • A shotgun start at the Oakwood Country Club…
November 2020
Neighbors Who Care Names Executive Director
Neighbors Who Care announced Sheryl Keeme has been named executive director of the nonprofit devoted to inspiring a robust network of volunteers who respond to the ever-changing needs of our aging community, helping them live at home with pride, dignity, and independence. Keeme served as a volunteer helping with the Neighbors Who Care Fall Fair…
November 2020
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Unit 36C Luminaria Walk Update Steve and Robyn Moody, Chairmen Due to COVID-19 and Governor Ducey’s guidelines, the annual Luminaria Walk/Food Donation Steering Committee has developed an alternate plan. This plan will enable our community to enjoy the holiday season around Diamond Lake, and to keep it as safe as possible for everyone. The homeowners…
November 2020
The Foundation Seeks Grant Requests
Richard Hawkes The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation is open for business. This is a time unparalleled in the lives of most everyone in the greater Sun Lakes area. Our lives have changed, and the lifestyle we all enjoyed has gone silent. Entertainment has stopped, and many clubs and organizations have had to halt all activities.…
November 2020
Neighbors Who Care Earns Arizona Designation as Qualified Charitable Organization for 2020
Neighbors Who Care, for the first time ever, has been approved as a Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO) with the State of Arizona. As with many nonprofits, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused diminished contributions and volunteers. The new designation allows Arizonans to direct Arizona tax dollars to qualified nonprofits serving Arizonans, while receiving a dollar-for-dollar tax…
November 2020
Attention IronOaks New Homeowners
You are eligible for a free round of golf for two, free week of fitness, free week of tennis, and BOGO meal at Stone & Barrel or Grill on the Green. All you have to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Group, c/o Howard Lundgren, at 480-369-2015 or email him at [email protected] to receive your new homeowners canvas…
November 2020
Ironwood Lady Niners Are Back
Beth Zdeblick Regular league play will officially start at Ironwood Golf Course on Oct. 14. During the month of October, due to overseeding, it will be cart path only. Rather than the usual shotgun format, the ladies will tee off between 8 and 9 a.m. It will be great to see old faces, but the…
November 2020
The Desert Navy Club
Richard Volpe Although we were able to see some relaxing of steps being taken regarding the spreading of the coronavirus, there still is a lack of comfort that this has run its course, and any indication that an acceptable solution can be visualized in the immediate future is unavailable. Based on this, the leaders of…