Nancy Stutman Members of Jewish War Veterans, Copper State Post 619 were asked what Freedom and Independence means to them on this 250th Anniversary of America. Here are a few of their replies. Robert Howard, U.S. Navy,1971-1974, USS Constellation, Vietnam As a Vietnam veteran, freedom and independence mean having the right to live my life…
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July 2026, Front Page
Agave Quilters Honoring Veterans
Betty Bogaard The Agave Quilters continue to create throughout the summer. Many of our members are currently piecing and quilting patriotic quilts for local veterans. Our goal is to complete these by November 1 when they will be delivered to the Arizona Patriot Guard Riders to be gifted during the holiday season, as part of…
June 2026, Front Page
SLACA Arts and Crafts “Pop-Up” Show June 13
Judy Sadkin, Show Chairperson Join members of the Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association (SLACA) for a special “Pop-Up” Craft Fair on Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will be inside the Bradford Room at the Oakwood Clubhouse. Shop this rare mid-season craft show. Find that perfect decoration or gift from…
June 2026, Front Page
IOTC Hosts High-Energy All Clubs Season Finale
DD Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) brought the season to an exciting close on April 11, hosting its highly anticipated All Clubs Season Finale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 100 players from across the community took to the courts for a morning packed with spirited competition, camaraderie, and nonstop action. Participating…
June 2026, Front Page
“Death of a Gangster” Tickets On Sale Now
Lucky you! You’ve been invited to the Dunn Speakeasy for the wedding of the year! In this “married to the mob” event, you’ll never know who to trust. With the two families merging together, someone is bound to lose power, which means someone else will lose their life! SLCT is offering an intriguing mystery with…
June 2026, Front Page
CLGA Invites All Sun Lakes Lady Golfers for Summer Play
The Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association League (CLGA) is winding down with many members leaving Arizona for cooler areas of the country. The league will continue playing each Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m., June 4 to Oct. 8. CLGA members are welcome to play whether they join in the game or not. Also welcome are all…
June 2026, Front Page
Summer Hiking Begins
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club June marks the start of summer hiking. For some club members, that means hiking trails near their summer homes up north where the temps are cooler. For others, it’s a well-planned vacation in far-away places. And for those that stay in Sun Lakes, it’s adapting to summer conditions. Our…
May 2026, Front Page
Fun Lakers Social Club Opportunities
Jacque Texeira You have probably had the experience of walking into a social event with 200 people and not recognizing one face. After all, it’s a community of over 5,000 people. It’s so much more fun to walk in and see lots of familiar faces. That’s what the Fun Lakers Social Club is all about,…
May 2026, Front Page
Hiking Club Breaks Last Year’s Record
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club By the numbers, we did a lot of hiking this season. Collectively 150 active hikers hiked a total of 6,500 miles, 20% more miles than last year. Total AEG (average elevation gain climbed) totaled over 900,000 feet, or about 170 miles straight up into the sky, almost the equivalent…
May 2026, Front Page
Tennis Clinic for Sun Lakes Players
Barb Jorgensen In February of this year, Sun Lakes tennis enthusiasts enjoyed a unique opportunity to learn from collegiate-level talent. Grand Canyon University (GCU) head coach, Dane Vorster and assistant coach, Oleksandra Dobranos conducted an engaging coaching drill for a select group of players from both the Cottonwood and lronOaks Tennis Clubs. The event was…