Janet Cook What are the current kitchen remodeling design trends? Houzz, an online home improvement resource, did a 2021 survey of 75,470 users to find out if they had home renovation plans. Forty-eight percent of them were in the process of planning or remodeling their U.S. home. They found that since they are spending more time…
Generals, January 2022
Save The Date
As part of our efforts to create a Dementia Friendly Community, Creative Engagement Partners is Sponsoring the 4th Annual Successful Aging Dementia Conference, “Discovering New Pathways to Dementia Care,” on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Mark your calendars. As always, there will be free care at The Perfect Place for care…
Sports, January 2022
Sun Lakes Lady Niners News
Sheila Barton Golf is an outdoor, recreational game that likely originated in 15th century Scotland. Golf is most popular in Ireland and Scotland, but the United States follows suit, especially among the presidents. Did you know that golf was the first sport played on the moon by a man? Whether it’s the intrinsic beauty of…
Generals, January 2022
Editorial Reminder
Hello Sun Lakes submitters! This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the February issue is Jan. 12. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible!
Generals, January 2022
Pelicans, Pelicans, and More Pelicans
Come visit a Desert Rivers Audubon (DRAS) Family Bird Walk and see pelicans! Pelicans were swimming at the Gilbert Water Ranch. Sometimes it’s hard to know you are in Arizona when you see pelicans. Enjoy a day outside and bring the visitors. Desert Rivers Audubon has Family Bird Walks at Gilbert Water Ranch and one…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Christmas as a Child Gary Alan Rose Remember when we were little, and thoughts of toys raced through your head; Anticipation held you captive, until you were forced to go to bed. Mysterious and magical, Santa played within your mind; Sleep delayed the Sandman, for the presents you might find. Surely it was sleigh bells…
Generals, January 2022
Traveling with Your Pet During the New Year
Just a few days ago, it was National Pet Travel Safety Day, and I thought it was a perfect time to share with all of Rover’s family, cousins, and Sun Lakes pet parents the importance of keeping your dog, cat, or critter safe when traveling with you in a car. While your pet is excited and…
Sports, January 2022
Friendly Couples Competition on the Links
The Oakwood 18-Hole Couples enjoy friendly competition on the links twice a month on Friday afternoons, followed by a social hour and dinner. Here we see various backswing styles being demonstrated prior to the Dec. 10 outing.
Generals, January 2022
Meet Your Sun Lakes Rangers!
Michael Berry C. Scott Hannan is one of several recent recruits in the Arizona Rangers-Sun Lakes Company. Scott joined the Sun Lakes Rangers in order to give back to his community. He is convinced that having a visual law enforcement presence is a deterrence to crime and, consequently, makes the community safer. Scott was born…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Cotillion Dance Club 2022 Season Upcoming Events
Rob Spade The planned Jan. 8, 2022, and Feb. 12, 2022, dances have been cancelled. The member/guest surveys on Nov. 8, 2021, and again on Dec. 8, 2021, indicated an insufficient attendance forecast for the upcoming January and February events. Forty percent of polled members and guests indicated they “would attend the January dance based…