Category: December 2022

New Routes, Markets Expand at Phoenix Sky Harbor

From destinations on the East Coast to the Midwest to Canada and beyond, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is welcoming new airlines and adding a throng of new routes. Breeze Airways announced in August service from America’s Friendliest Airport® to Provo, Utah, and Charleston, S.C. The low-fare airline followed up its announcement with more…

Medicare Open Enrollment  Ends Dec. 7

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,…

AFMA Fire to Restart Home Safety Assessment Program

Brian Curry In early 2020, the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority here in Sun Lakes had trained some of their Fire Corps volunteers to be able to spot home hazards and make recommendations to homeowners. The COVID-19 pandemic put an abrupt halt to that promising program, but AFMA has decided, with fully vaccinated Fire Corps…

Dementia Friendly Movement

Join us for the Sun Lakes Community Dementia Friendly Kick-Off at Oakwood. A continental breakfast and a morning of learning more about the Dementia Friendly movement will be offered on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 9 a.m. in the Oakwood ballroom. With the help of Sun Lakes community leaders, Sun Lakes has been officially designated as…

Treat Yourself to Something Special

Linda Ryan Give yourself a holiday gift of learning, music, and fun. Join the Chordaires Show Chorus. After the holidays, we are diving into the music for our Spring Show, Life’s Magical Moments. It’s a perfect time to join us. The songs for the show will be all about our first major experiences in life,…

Ladies Bible Study Starting in January

Calling all Sun Lakes ladies! Are you ready to kick off the new year with an exciting new Bible Study? Join me, Dena Brinkman, and others from Sun Lakes on Wednesdays for some Bible teaching, fellowship, and friends. This new season we will be studying the people in the Bible who were resolute toward the…

Attention IronOaks New Homeowners

Judith Gahide, Chair, IronOaks Welcome Group You are eligible for: FREE round of golf for two FREE month at our Fitness Center FREE month of tennis and pickleball BOGO meal at Stone & Barrel or Grill on the Green All you need to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Group, c/o Howard Lundgren, at 480-369-2015…

AFMA – Public Education Training via Zoom

You are invited to an Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (AFMA)  Zoom webinar on Dec. 12, at 9 a.m. Arizona time. The topic will be “Fall Injury/Exercise Techniques for Active Adults.” To register in advance for this webinar, go to tinyurl.com/2p93v587. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For…

Talent Show Experience Full Speed Ahead

Ray Texeira Plans for the Sun Lakes Talent Show Experience are being finalized. We have lots of talented folks ready to shine, sponsors lined up to contribute prize money, and lots of eager audience members ready to get their seats reserved. The date for the Audition Show is Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, and the Grand…

Ed Robson Library Offers a Broad Range of Programs

Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. December Events: Disguise a Gingerbread Thursday, Dec.…