Prior to the American Revolution, the colonies had no naval forces, but did have a large maritime population and many merchant vessels employed in domestic and foreign trade. That merchant service was familiar not only with the sea, but also with warfare. On Oct. 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the first Navy. On Dec.…
Generals, January 2022
SLCC HOA1 Christmas Golf Cart Parade Was a Merry Event
Built by Referral Realty Group sponsored the Sun Lakes Country Club HOA1 Golf Cart Parade on Tuesday, Dec. 7. Santa (Jim Witt) showed up with Mrs. Claus (Melissa). The top two designed golf carts won prizes. The parade was followed by food, raffles, and music at Mulligans. Everyone had a jolly time. Built by Referral…
Generals, January 2022
Have You Ever Wondered What a Cochlear Implant Is and What It Does?
You are invited to attend the virtual Zoom meeting of the Sun Lakes Chapter of the HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America) on Thursday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m. as we introduce Shawn Stevens, MD, FACS. Dr. Stevens will discuss what a cochlear implant is and what it does. He’ll provide information that determines who…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Sun Lakes Democrats Preparing for Crucial Year
Bill Gates The year after a presidential election is usually a period of rest and recovery. Last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol changed that. Now, Sun Lakes Democrats are gearing up for what promises to be one of the most hotly contested non-presidential election years ever. “This is not the time for people to…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Bridge Results
Monday Evening Social Partnership Bridge 11/15. 1st Paul Budrick and Jim Gibson, 2nd Maurine Howell and Valda Wiggers, 3rd Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross; Slam: Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross 11/22. 1st Nancy Parsegian and Diana Depree, 2nd Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish, 3rd Nancy Smith and Janelle Gibson; Slam: Maurine Howell and Valda Wiggers…
Sports, January 2022
Lady Sluggers Announces Home Schedule
Larry Wolfe Our Lady Sluggers senior softball team opens their home schedule at the Field of Dreams on Wednesday, Jan. 5. The first pitch is scheduled for noon. The remaining home dates are Jan. 12, 19, 24, and 26 and Feb. 2, 16, and 23. Mark your calendars! The full home and away schedule is…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Breakfast Lions Partners with Quilting Ladies and NWC
The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club, in partnership with the Sun Lakes Quilting Ladies (SLQL), presented the Neighbors Who Care with some Christmas cheer. Sheryl Keeme, the executive director of NWC, and Bonnie Kosar, case manager, were on hand to receive 40 lap quilts and 50 placemats from the SLQL. The Breakfast Lions, in addition…
Generals, January 2022
Word Games Are Lots of Fun!
Would you like to play a variety of word games? We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games. Have fun playing word games such as AmuseAmaze, Quiddler, Scattergories, Scrabble, etc. We play word games at the IronOaks Poolside Room. Please send an email to Karen.Science23@gmail.com with the days of…
Sports, January 2022
Cottonwood Niners had a Crazy Christmas Hat Contest
Cottonwood Niners had a Crazy Christmas Hat Contest at their Dec. 9 golf outing. Winners were Wanda Johnson for Cutest Hat and Tracy Thornock for Most Creative Hat. Niners are looking forward to more fun events, as well as golf, every Thursday in 2022. New members are welcome. Contact Moe at Bleth@gmail.com.
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Computer Booters Club News
Helen Seaton, Publicity Director The Computer Booters will begin the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 5, with a talk by JB Burke, President of Prescott Computer Society. His topic is Touring the Web. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m., and members can attend the talk from home or wherever they choose via Zoom. JB…