Judy Wolthausen Our league, which plays weekly in the Billiards Room in the Oakwood Country Club building, is over 20 years old and, to my knowledge, has always played on Tuesday mornings. Unfortunately, that has always prevented the golfers and pickleball players from also playing in our league. Well, we have now decided to switch to…
Susan Gottschalk The Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot Club had their 10th holiday celebration. Following their usual Hand and Foot games, played on Thursday afternoons at the Arts & Crafts Room, they enjoyed dinner at the Sunset Grill at Sun Lakes Country Club.
NWC Volunteer Tom Jones Brings Expertise and Warmth as a Volunteer Neighbors Who Care (NWC) volunteer Tom Jones clearly demonstrates the heart of selfless service. He came to us this past August because he was looking for a way to fill his time since retiring. “I needed to fill a void,” Tom says. “Volunteering with…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As we step into a new year, it’s crucial for older adults to remain vigilant against the ever-evolving landscape of scams that persistently target unsuspecting individuals. While some scams may take on new disguises, others linger with familiar tactics. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how older adults can identify…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Are you looking for an easy way to get your game in shape to move your game to the next level? To have a great game there are no quick fixes.A new cue tip or even a new cue might make you feel, for a short period of time, that your game…
David Zapatka Pickleball continues to grow in popularity around the country. It’s now making its way into U.S. universities. The leading example of this is my friend, Jarrod Smith, coach of Drury University’s men’s and women’s tennis teams, and in 2024, coach of Drury’s co-ed pickleball team in Springfield, Mo. In August, Drury announced the…
Rotary Club Names Debbie Bailey Rotarian of the Month Dr. Honora Norton, Public Image Chair Debbie Bailey, Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Board Membership Director, was named December 2023 Rotarian of the Month. She led the club and Sun Lakes community’s annual electronics recycle project in which over two truckloads of equipment was collected. She…
Greetings to everyone interested in Scandinavia. A new year is here, and on Jan. 21 the club’s monthly gathering will be held in the Saguaro Room of the Cottonwood clubhouse in Sun Lakes. Much socializing and sharing of heritage information will make for an enjoyable evening. At 4:30 p.m. our evening starts with a social…
Dakotas ‘Round Up’ Party March 7 Steve Perkins North Dakotans and South Dakotans and friends from Sun Lakes, SunBird, and surrounding areas are all invited to the annual North and South Dakota Party held Thursday, March 7, at the Sun Lakes Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom. Make sure you put it on your calendar.…
From The President From the board of directors, our management staff, and all our employees, we wish you a Happy New Year for 2024! This is a wonderful time of the year when we reflect on all the good things that we have experienced during the past year as neighbors, friends, and families! It’s a…