Linda M. Horton The Low Vision Support Group will gather again on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Renaissance from 9 to 10 a.m., in the third floor Game Room. We will be learning about Low Vision Technology. If you are blind or learning to live with legal blindness, we invite you to come to learn…
Features, September 2021
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Houzz Inc. is a leading online platform for home remodeling ideas. A picture says a thousand words, and it can be a great starting place to visualize what you want your home to look like and to communicate that with your project designer. With the powerhouse of computers, Houzz can determine the most…
Generals, September 2021
Crystal Awards Are Back
Sandy Applegate Due to the pandemic, the Crystal Awards were suspended last year. Now that we are back to near normal, it is once again time to consider whom you want to nominate for a Crystal Award. The Crystal Awards honor outstanding volunteers in Sun Lakes. We have numerous volunteers working tirelessly to make Sun…
Generals, September 2021
AFMA Class Schedule
The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority 2021-22 Public Education Schedule is as follows: Monday, Oct. 18, 9 to 10:30 a.m., What Is AFMA and What Services Are Available? Monday, Nov. 15, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Safe for the Holidays Monday, Dec. 13, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Fall Injury/Exercise Techniques for Active Adults Monday, Jan. 10,…
Generals, September 2021
October Sun Lakes Spalsh Editorial Reminder
Elizabeth Maddox, Editorial Assistant Hello Sun Lakes submitters! Remember—when the 12th falls on a weekend, the editorial deadline is by 4 p.m. the Friday before. This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the October issue is Friday, Sept. 10, by 4 p.m. Please send your submissions on time and early, if possible!
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Metal Lokators Meetings and Hunts to Resume in October
Virginia Koehler The Sun Lakes Metal Lokators discontinued their hunts and activities last year out of caution. This year looks to be better. Now that activities are resuming, it is time to dust off your metal detector and get ready to do some searching. Sun Lakes Metal Lokators meet the second Monday of every month,…
Generals, September 2021
Pour Your ‘Art’ Out for a Cause
Joan Marlow If you’ve always wanted to experience acrylic pour painting (sometimes called “dirty pour” painting) or have no idea what this is but you’re intrigued, gather your friends together and join us on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Clarendale of Chandler, 5900 S. Gilbert Road, Chandler, AZ 85249. While you’re…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Open for Business Again

Harry Huckemeyer With a larger degree of confidence, we are approaching the second half of 2021 with hope and are looking forward to having a rather busy schedule. Keeping in mind that there is still a multitude of concerns regarding the virus that has set us all back over the past year and a half,…
Features, September 2021
Local Author Publishes New Book, Love at the Ranch

Sandra Givens, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her latest book Love at the Ranch, available on Amazon. This story follows the characters Cassandra Markham and Jake “Running Horse” Kelly. When they first met, Cassandra was married to a tyrant. Following his death, the two reconnected, but will Cassie’s troubled past prevent future…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Cheers Singles Club News

Ann Kisner We are finally getting our Social Hour and club activities started again. We are having our Social Hour every Thursday in the Bradford Room at Oakwood. We will be meeting at 3:30 p.m., which is a new time. We look forward to seeing all of you again. Cheers members are busy planning their…