Richard Volpe Greetings, Desert Navy members. It has been a long, tough year, but it looks like we can start meeting again! It will be great to see you all. Be sure to mark your calendars with the upcoming dates. Our meetings will be held at the IHOP, located on the northeast corner of Arizona…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Word of the Month: Percipient
David Zapatka Friend, fellow bridge enthusiast and reader, Maria Davis, wrote, “I enjoyed your article on thraldom. It’s easier to spot the etymology when the alternative spelling thralldom is used. I have seen thrall and enthralled but thral(l)dom is a word that I had not encountered previously. I came across an interesting word today—percipient. It…
Features, September 2021
The Whispering Pines
Dale Fanzo Leaning back on my chair looking up to the sky, The soft blue color, with white clouds passing by. The tree with needles from branch to branch, Some darker, some lighter adding beauty to enhance. My pulse is at ease and my ears feel a breeze, The Whispering Pines are speaking to me.…
Religion, September 2021
Unity: The Power of Vision
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Spiritual Church dedicated to living the Truths taught by Jesus Christ as well as other spiritual masters. We believe in Love and Oneness, one with God and our brothers and sisters all over the world. We meet on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. at…
Front Page, August 2021
Pour Your ‘Art’ Out for a Cause
Joan Marlow Acrylic pour painting is fun and easy and requires absolutely no experience or specific art talent! This is the perfect way to let your inner Picasso emerge! At the same time, you’ll be supporting The Perfect Place (TPP) Adult Day Care! The Perfect Place, a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Sun Lakes, provides social and…
Front Page, August 2021
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross Held a Successful Blood Drive
Dean Athmer The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross held a successful blood drive at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse office on Thursday, July 8. As a vital part of our community, the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continues to hold Blood Drives to supplement the dangerously-low levels of blood in the current…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Hiking in the Off Season
Warren Wasescha Our Sun Lakes Hiking Club hikes officially November through April. But what do club members do for the other six months of the year? If you are lucky enough to summer in Colorado or other points north, the options are easy. If you stay in the Valley where temps often prevent rigorous hiking,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Savvy Travelers Club: Summer News
Jeanette Rajamaki The Savvy Travelers Club will continue through the summer with a few virtual meetings, but starting Thursday, Oct. 21, we will meet live in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club at 6:30 p.m. In July we had a presentation on Egypt via Zoom. If you are interested in joining our adventure to…
Generals, August 2021
Crystal Cards Plans Fall Sales
Bobbie Reed After nearly 18 months of no public events, The Crystal Card Project looks forward to resuming public sales this fall. We are working on schedules, hoping to start in late September or early October. Watch upcoming issues of the Splash for more details. Meanwhile, we continue our home delivery option. If you are interested…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Southwest Senior Softball Champs
Larry Wolfe Nineteen members of our Sun Lakes Senior Softball Association were on championship teams in the annual Southwest Tournament, sponsored by Senior Softball-USA. The tournament was held earlier this year, with over 250 teams from a dozen states participating. The event was conducted at eight different softball complexes in Las Vegas and surrounding communities.…