Sarah Auffret Arizona had the largest increase in the number of homeless youth in the nation last year, and a number of Sun Lakes women are reaching out to help. Kay Glantz of Sun Lakes is the co-chair of the Homeless Teens program for Assistance League of East Valley, an all-volunteer group that raises funds…
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club No, not Lech Walesa, or any of his Polish contemporaries (although that would be a good article to read). This article is about the power of hiking poles—those sticks you see people using on hiking trails. Not everyone is aware of their power. My first use of poles was…
Ray Texeira There are still some tickets left for the Sun Lakes Talent Show, so get yours right away. You will see talented people of all ages singing, dancing, making us laugh, and amazing us with magic and music. They have been working on their routines for several months and are anxious to vie for…
Larry Wolfe Our Lady Sluggers senior softball team opened their 2023 season on Jan. 4. The Sluggers play in the Valley of the Sun League, along with eight other teams throughout the Southeast Valley. The Sluggers February and March schedule follows: Wednesday, Feb. 1, vs. Valle Del Oro at the Field of Dreams Monday, Feb.…
Carolyn Leneway The very popular Country Hoedown, sponsored by The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation, is here again! Join us on Sunday, March 5, at the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club for dinner, dancing, a costume contest, and silent auction. Enjoy a country buffet of BBQ brisket and fried chicken with all the…
Congratulations to this year’s recipients who will be honored at a gala banquet at IronOaks on March 12. Each recipient represents thousands of hours of service to various organizations such as Sun Lakes Posse, Neighbors Who Care, HOA boards and committees, golf leagues, Rotary, Lions Club, and other community groups and activities that make Sun…
Penny Petersen The board of Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) recently approved a new category of membership, “Social Membership.” Designed for spouses and relatives of players, the $30 membership fee entitles members to attend events, join in our breakfast/lunches, and volunteer to help with other needs of the club, as well as enjoying the camaraderie. The…
Lorri Morgan If you thought you spotted 22 elves cavorting around Sun Lakes on Dec. 10, you would be right. It was the Third Annual Elf Pub Crawl, enjoyed by a fun-loving group of friends. Due to the imagination of the instigator, Sharon Howard, we begin with Bloody Marys at Mulligans, drove our decorated carts…
Several years ago, the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood was searching for a way to give back to the community of Chandler. Pickleball Club member Irene D’Aloisio was reading the newspaper and noticed an article pertaining to children in need at Hamilton High School. Despite the financial hardships these kids’ families had, the kids continue…
Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation is pleased to announce some recent donations to three local community groups that “enhance the quality of life for the older population in the East Valley, including all Sun Lakes residents, in the areas of health, education, and culture.” In that spirit, we were delighted to help…