Neighbors Who Care and Creative Engagement Partners have applied for Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes as a Dementia Friendly community. Many in Sun Lakes have already been trained in understanding dementia and how to best help friends living with it. This means that residents here care and are part of a movement to help our community…
Features, September 2022
Spotlight On Advertiser: The Truth Behind Long-Term Rate Increases
Kimberly Akers, Owner and Certified Senior Advisor® with Amada Senior Care Approximately 15% of seniors purchased a long-term care insurance policy in their 50s and 60s. These policies are a protection of assets and can be activated when non-medical care in the home is needed, assisted living, or memory care. Having these policies is definitely…
Sports, September 2022
Tennis Tip from Kwong Young
Kwong Young How do you control a “Baseliner”? With good groundstrokes and lobs and getting them out of their comfort zone is how. There are two specialty shots that will take care of that matter, and they are 1) the Drop Shot and 2) the Drop Volley. The Drop Shot is when you hit the…
Generals, September 2022
It’s Time to Enter the Sun Lakes ‘Project Talent’ Contest
Ray Texeira The Sun Lakes “Project Talent” contest is being developed to “show off” the talent, creativity, silliness, and fun within the Sun Lakes community. Do you have a talent or belong to a group that has talent? Do you have an entertainer in your family or know someone who has? This is an invitation…
Sports, September 2022
PVLGA Summer Play Is Hot
Susan Lamb The Palo Verde ladies are hot to keep playing their best throughout the summer heat and occasional monsoon. They joined other players from SLCC and Ironwood for a fun Summer League Tournament in July, at Ironwood. The August tournament was played at SLCC, and the final one will be played in September at…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Lions Club Prepares Flags for Labor Day
Lion John Peterson Members of the Sun Lakes Lions Club spent time repairing and assembling flags in preparation for the next “Fly the Flag” holiday, which will be Labor Day, Sept. 5. This season, 500 flags are needing to be repaired and replaced due to wear and tear! Volunteers are always welcome to join us…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
SunBird Lions Club 21S Kickoff
SunBird Lions hosted a 21S District Meeting and Educational Gathering Kickoff on Aug. 6 in the SunBird ballroom. District governor is Lion Chris Gibbs who, with his other leaders, presented a wonderful program attended by 120 men and women members from other Lions Clubs all over Arizona. Lions Fred and Joan Garmeson did a spectacular…
Generals, September 2022
Retired Teachers Wanted
Memory Café, held each Monday at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, offers a free weekly support and engagement session for families living with dementia or cognitive change. We are looking for fun, engaging, and creative volunteer teachers to present a 60- to 70-minute class to our engagement session. Participants are interested, interactive, and love the…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Lions Club Awards Scholarships
Lion John Peterson The Sun Lakes Lions Club made a recent trip to the Hope Women’s Center in Coolidge, to deliver much-needed household and personal items. We also recently awarded Nathan Lam a 2022 Lions Scholarship for his continuing education. He is a first-generation American and son of former Vietnam parents.
Sports, September 2022
Great Things Happening at Cottonwood Tennis Club This Fall
Penny Petersen It’s time to start thinking and planning for the upcoming competitive season offered by Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC). There’s something for everyone and lots of opportunities for members to enjoy, including tournaments and social events. Become a CTC member and you’ll have plenty to do all season long. The following activities require membership…