Colorful pinwheel pins are appearing in the community. They symbolize air circulation and will be used to aid in a fundraising campaign for CHILD, a research foundation for rare childhood lung diseases. The last week in February is CHILD week and the campaign will run until the second week in March. Sun Lakes residents Penny…
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Generals, February 2015
Lake Diamond Luminaria Walk recap
The second full weekend in December has become a Sun Lakes tradition for many families and friends and this year was no exception. Hundreds of visitors turned out both evenings to enjoy cool, crisp weather and 1,000 luminaries encircling Diamond Lake, plus the homes facing the lake never looked more beautiful in their holiday finery.…
Generals, January 2015
Sun Lakes Charities planning now for 20th annual Ice Cream Social
Dee Rasmussen Mark your calendar for our popular spring event – the Ice Cream Social! Okay, we know Christmas just went by! But we have lots of planning to do to make sure that all the cookies are baked and the ice cream is made and the syrups are ready! Takes time, you know. So…
Generals, December 2014
Lake Diamond’s 9th Annual Food Drive and Luminaria
Just a reminder to make plans to join us on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. for the ninth annual Food Drive and Luminaria Walk, weather permitting. This is a lovely time to stroll around Lake Diamond with family and friends and enjoy the beauty of 1000 luminaries, decorated homes reflecting…
Generals, November 2014
Turkey Tuesday – November 25
Jan Davie Turkey Tuesday is November 25. Turkey Tuesday is the largest one day turkey drive in Arizona. This annual event is dedicated to collecting frozen turkeys to feed hungry families throughout our community. Turkey Tuesday at Sun Lakes is an ongoing, working partnership with Bashas’ and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul/St. Steven’s…
Clubs & Classes, November 2014
Dolly Dresser news – November 2014
Viv Sloane Five members attended the October meeting. We spent over an hour going through all the items donated by Dorrie Meehan and Karine Williams. Lots of beautiful fabric, trims and other items. We are very sad that Mary Kauffman will not be able to join us this year. Not all our members are back…
Clubs & Classes, June 2014
We need stuff
Dan Hall The Anglers Club sponsors the Flea Market held in the SLCC parking lot on the third Saturday of the month. We use the money raised to put on the fishing derbies held during the spring and fall. The fisher persons are usually disadvantaged fifth and sixth graders from local schools. The kids love…
Sports, June 2014
Tiffany Challenge golf event
[ad#Leader] Gary Vacin The Tiffany Challenge 72-hole golf event at the Oakwood Golf Course May 11 raised $17,000 for The Tiffany Foundation. The event was a huge success due mostly to the folks here in Sun Lakes who really stepped up, said Rowin Floth, co-chair of the event. The Tiffany Challenge is part of a…
Generals, June 2014
ASAS tournament results
Nancy Davis, Publicity On April 14 the Ocotillo Golf Resort hosted the second Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the American Service Animal Society (ASAS). Gerad and Debbie Claseman, Founders of ASAS, thank all the golfers who participated in the tournament; special thanks to photographer James Falsken who, with his service dog Kaelee, beautifully captured…
Clubs & Classes, June 2014
“Reach out Sun Lakes” appreciates your support and help
Ellen Engel Since monthly contribution totals for food and funds in May were not available prior to deadline for this edition, we at Reach Out Sun Lakes want you to know that we are constantly in search of willing volunteers both to schedule regular donations of staple foodstuffs and to help with our physical efforts…