Darrell Dick As vice president of the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club, I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and talk a little about this exciting and creative club. My name is Darrell Dick, and I have lived within the Sun Lakes community for about three and a half years, and…
Kathy Norman Have you wanted to see your name in print? The Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club is looking for someone to write their monthly newsletter and a monthly article for the Splash describing the many activities the club provides. What is the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem and Silver Club? It is one…
Doug Williams, Publicity Coordinator Many Sun Lakes residents are wearing the traditional Arizona turquoise rings, which never seem to go out of style. These rings are popular with both men and women, but the ladies seem to fancy more than one on each hand, with brightly colored gems. Most men go for a larger sized…
Born in California, Don Hall and his wife Pat previously resided in Oregon, Nevada, and then loved the last 30 years here in Arizona. After retiring as a project estimator in heavy construction, he and Pat enjoyed exploring historical sites, photography, music, and visiting rock shops and gem shows, all of which naturally led Don…
Linda Shanahan Nine silversmiths from Sun Lakes Rock, Gem, and Silver Club are offering a unique experience for your holiday gift shopping. These artists will have handcrafted, one-of-a-kind creations available in a private home in Oakwood. A variety of silver jewelry styles will be included. You will find faceted stones, semi-precious gemstones set in silver,…
Doug Williams We’re lucky to be close to Tucson! Why? Because the world’s largest gathering of Rock Shows happens this month! What’s it called? Collectively, it’s known as the “Tucson Gem Show.” How long does it last? Two weeks: February 1 to 17. It’s more than one show! Actually, it’s a massive accumulation of 43…
Summer is drawing to a close. Days are slowly getting shorter, nights cooler, and our warm weather refugees are returning to Sun Lakes. The Sun Lakes Rock, Gem, & Silver Club (SLRGS) is happy to see you back. There are a few things you need to know: Displays: There are new displays in cabinets in the…
The Board of the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver (SLRGS) Club honored four members of the club with life membership. Life membership is awarded to long-standing members who have consistently gone above and beyond in supporting club members and activities: teaching classes, monitoring activities in the shops and dropping what they are doing to…