Residents of all Sun Lakes communities and their guests are invited to raise a stein and celebrate at the upcoming Oktoberfest, scheduled for Sept. 19 on the Sun Lakes Country Club front lawn. This new community event promises an afternoon of craft beer tastings, entertainment, and socializing while bringing together residents from across all Sun…
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September 2026, Front Page
Butterflies at Next Garden Club Meeting
Starla Kramer The Sun Lakes Garden Club invites you to attend the upcoming meeting on Sept. 15. Visitors are always welcome. The club meets all year, on the third Tuesday of the month, plus one field trip/class each month. The professional speaker will be Adriane Hopkins. Her expertise is “Butterflies!” She’s an Arizona resident who…
August 2026, Front Page
Fly Fishing with the Disabled Veterans
George Abernathy In December last year, the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club (SLFFC) held a very successful fundraiser for disabled veterans in partnership with Arizona Veteran Fly Fishing (AVFF). With donations and contributions from several organizations and individuals, we were able to take six disabled veterans on a fly-fishing trip to Crowley Lake at Mammoth…
August 2026, Front Page
Firefighters Walk-A-Thon
Chris Schneck and Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation (GSLCF) announces our second Annual Walk-A-Thon Supporting our Firefighters, One Step at a Time, to be held on Saturday morning, Oct. 24, at the Oakwood Country Club Clubhouse and grounds. Most of our Sun Lakes residents have had first or secondhand experiences with the…
August 2026, Front Page
Looking for a New Adventure?
Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) is actively seeking individuals who are interested in learning new skills. Lighting technology, set building, script readings—these are just a few of the talents that can be developed by joining SLCT. The non-profit organization’s mission is to keep seniors active and engaged while also providing affordable entertainment for our residents…
August 2026, Front Page
Sun Lakes (evening) Lions Club Celebrates 20+ Years of Fly the Flag™ and Community Impact
Chris Linder, PR For 20 years, the Sun Lakes (evening) Lions Club’s Fly the Flag™ has been more than a patriotic tradition—it has been a lasting example of community spirit, service, and generosity. What began as a local effort to display the American flag with pride has grown into a meaningful program supported by residents,…
August 2026, Front Page
A True Desire for Helping Others
Robin Wilson For Gil Hulden, volunteering isn’t just a pastime it’s a powerful vehicle for human connection. Gil’s service journey began decades ago, coaching his two sons’ youth sports teams. Later, as an operations manager for a global engineering firm, he decided to bring that same civic passion into the workplace by organizing quarterly volunteer…
August 2026, Front Page
Sun Lakes Country Club to Host Oktoberfest Celebration
Kelly Rich Get ready to raise a stein and celebrate community at the inaugural Sun Lakes Country Club Oktoberfest 2026 on Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 5 p.m. This exciting outdoor festival promises an afternoon of authentic German-inspired food, seasonal craft beers, live polka and folk music, traditional games/contests, local vendors, and plenty of…
July 2026, Front Page
Consider a Great Series for Summer Reading
Phyllis L. Carr This month, we are highlighting the collection of series housed at the Sun Lakes Library. A series consists of at least two books, but usually has five to seven—and can have even more. Characters develop over a period of time, with some series introducing characters in their youth and following them throughout…
July 2026, Front Page
Celebrating 60 Years of Supporting Women’s Education
Carolyn Holmes Leneway P.E.O. Chapter BF in Chandler celebrated the close of a remarkable year of philanthropy and sisterhood—a year that also marked our chapter’s 60th anniversary in 2026—with a spring luncheon hosted by Shannon Gatewood-Smith, complete with a lively gift exchange, wonderful food, and plenty of laughter. The gathering was a joyful capstone to…