Nebraska State Dinner The annual Sun Lakes Nebraska State Dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in the Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom. The no-host cash bar will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost of tickets is $40 per person with a choice of prime rib…
Features, December 2021
In Passing
Errol (Red) Boyles Errol LaVaughn Boyles (Red), born on Oct. 8, 1941, peacefully passed away on Nov. 5, 2021, at his home in Sun Lakes, Ariz., with his wife Margaret by his side. Son of Eldon and Myrtle Boyles from Fort Laramie, Wyo., Errol graduated from Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs and Casper College…
Sports, December 2021
Sun Lakes Pitch N Putt
Our Pitch N Putt ladies met for a get-together on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. We went over the rules, and we all agreed that everyone who plays must have had their COVID-19 vaccines. For those players who were unable to attend, a reminder that we will begin play on Jan. 6 at 9:30…
Sports, December 2021
Paddles Without Partners! Starting in December
Irene D’Aloisio Like to play pickleball but don’t have a partner or group to play with? Do you work and find yourself unable to join the Pickleball Club but yearn to play? In December, Cottonwood Palo Verde will start having dedicated time just for homeowners like you! This weekly event will be for Cottonwood Palo…
Religion, December 2021
Celebrating Christmas Together
Pastor Mitch McDonald, Sun Lakes Community Church Okay, I’ll admit it. It’s the last hour before submitting the Splash article for the December issue. Now, before you judge me too harshly, know that I have had this article written for weeks. I was planning on throwing out a teaser or two about our Holiday Sermon series…
Sports, December 2021
‘Welcome Back’ IOTC Social a Big Success!
The IronOaks Tennis Center was the place to be on Saturday, Nov. 6! The courts were full of players, as IronOaks Tennis Club hosted Cottonwood Tennis Club for a morning of friendly competition, organized by Lois Newman. Delicious food was served by members of Vivian Guimond’s tennis team, “The Insiders.” An added attraction for the…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
SunBird Lions Club
SunBird Lions Club Bingo Is Back Arlene Block SunBird Lions Club Bingo is held the first and third Fridays of the month through April, in the SunBird ballroom. Games begin at 6 p.m. and are open to the public. A few restrictions are: No children under 8—you must be 18 years of age to play.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Card Making Class
Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. The class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one of multiple class sessions, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. Also, due to…
Sports, December 2021
APPL Has Expanded
David Zapatka The Arizona Pickleball Players league (APPL) has now expanded its popular team-based pickleball league into its fifth region. After founding the first team-based pickleball league, East Valley Interclub League in 2012 (which has grown ever since), the Arizona Pickleball Players League was formally organized as a nonprofit in 2019 by a group of…
Generals, December 2021
Ticket to Ride
Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in playing a very fun board game called Ticket to Ride, please email me at stephaniehemberg@gmail.com and leave a phone number so I am able to call and talk with you. It is easy to learn. Come try it and see how you like it! Fully-vaccinated for COVID-19 only,…