Jim Wegman, Publicity Spring is right around the corner; the grass is looking greener and some field work is underway. If you see tiny holes on the greens, or larger holes in places around the course, it is the work of the crew needle-punching and tine-punching for better aeration and water dispersal. There might be…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Restless Minds Look at Post-COVID Era
Bill Gates Vaccination rates are approaching herd immunity. COVID restrictions like mask wearing and social distancing are being lifted. Life seems on track to returning to “normal.” But what will life look like in the coming months? The Restless Minds discussion group will consider the implications at its May meeting. The meeting will begin at…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Ready to Tackle Watercolors?
Margaret Crusoe Do you want to learn how to use watercolors? I give art instruction for small groups in my home. The cost for four, one and a half hour lessons is $150 for new students and $145 for returning students. The fee is non-refundable and due by the first lesson. Materials are purchased separately.…
Sports, May 2021
Tennis Club Hoping to Get Back to Tournaments in November
Jerry Vance The Sun Lakes Tennis Club is still playing every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning. All of the tournaments were canceled by COVID, but we hope to get back to tournaments in the 2021-22 season in November. If you want to play with us, sign up on the monthly sheet sent to members. If…
Sports, May 2021
MOGA Update
Steve Engler During the first three months of 2021, The Men’s Oakwood Golf Association (MOGA) has held many exciting and well-attended tournaments, including the Presidents Cup (Low Net Championship), the Member/Member, and the Club Championship. In May, we will have events such as Match Play by Flight, Individual Low Gross/Net by Flight, and two different…
Generals, May 2021
Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank—Serving the Working Poor and Families Trying to Survive Pandemic
Ellen Engel Here are some words from a volunteer at Matthew’s Crossing that can describe the work done by the volunteers. “We serve anyone in need of food. However, most of our clients are the working poor and those looking for work. This is an awesome experience. We have around 100 dedicated volunteers. Each year,…
Front Page, April 2021
Looking Ahead to a Better Year
Ken Duquaine Is it possible that at long last we’re glimpsing the tiny light at the end of a year-long tunnel? One can only hope. And in that spirit, the Sun Lakes Camera Club (SLCC) is looking forward to its first in-person meeting since last March, on April 6 at 6:30 p.m., at the Baptist…
Front Page, April 2021
PVLGA Cares
Mary Nelson Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA) Cares Committee Donates to FANS Across America Charitable Foundation. Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association has a charitable committee called PVLGA Cares. Donations are collected from PVLGA members, friends, family, and the public, through the sale of facial masks and other fundraising activities. Members of the committee are…
Front Page, April 2021
Crystal Cards Donation Tops $50,000
Bobbie Reed The Crystal Card Project has donated more than $50,000 to My Sister’s Place since the project began in 2016. This money has been used to help families escaping domestic violence. The needs of these families are sometimes unimaginable. They typically leave with few or no possessions. Their abuser often holds their birth certificates,…
Features, April 2021
Fly Fishing
George Abernathy, Founder A good percentage of our club members had no idea that a variety of fly fishing adventures existed in Arizona until they were introduced to the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club. Most of them are retired, and came here and purchased second homes with the intentions of playing golf in summer attire while…