Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson Thankfully, pertaining to the virus epidemic we’re facing, there has been a welcome amount of progress being made. As of Jan. 11, the virus vaccine was made available to those who met the Class B requirements, and for those who were able to get an appointment, things went relatively smoothly…
Features, March 2021
Speed = Trouble
Rover’s Rest Stop It’s really no surprise that some dogs attack their meals as though they haven’t eaten in days and may never eat again. However, dogs who down their dinners in the blink of an eye are more likely to create problems for themselves than those who eat at a more leisurely pace. If…
Sports, March 2021
SLLGA Results
Judy Wegener January kicked off with our traditional Home and Home with the Ironwood 18-hole League. Congrats to Brenda Heyink and Lavaughn Pietz for participating in the State Medallion held at PebbleCreek this year. Jan. 5 Low Net Flight 1: 1st Judy Bray, 2nd Nancy O’Donnell, 3rd Brenda Heyink; Flight 2: 1st (tie) Dori Winchester…
Front Page, February 2021
Rotary’s Off To A Roaring Start
Steve Carr Sun Lakes Rotary is off to a roaring 2021 start, despite COVID-19 restrictions. Our weekly meetings continue to provide interesting information with relevant speakers, including Jeanie Morgan, Rotary District President for The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona; Professor Scott Burns, presenting on Dynamic Geology of the National Parks of the Grand Circle; and…
Features, February 2021
Alive and Active, Our Chairs Rock: The Heart of the Club
Linda Shanahan Here is what’s happening in the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem and Silver Club, and how YOU can get involved. Classes are offered in a variety of skills, including lapidary, lost wax, stained glass, dichroic glass, silversmithing, wire wrapping, faceting, opals, gourds, and ming trees, just to mention a few. We invite you to…
Front Page, February 2021
Sign Guy Brings Joy to Sun Lakes Neighborhood
Linda Cain Dave Cain was visiting his daughter in Metamora, Ohio, this summer and spotted a sign on her kitchen wall. It was a message board sign with an encouraging saying in plastic letters. Dave returned to Sun Lakes in late August. He promptly went to a craft store and bought a sign board and…
Features, February 2021
Crystal Cards Succeeds Despite COVID
Bobbie Reed COVID has forced the cancellation of so many things in the past year, including group work sessions and public sales of Crystal Cards. The Crystal Card Project has adapted and continues its support for My Sister’s Place, a shelter for those escaping domestic violence. Volunteers now work at home, crafting new cards from…
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
February Is Blooming at Women’s Connection Zoom Event
Susan Reynhout, Publicity Chairman Women’s Connection invites you to a virtual Zoom event on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 9 a.m., for a special hour. If you have a desktop, laptop, iPad, or a Smartphone, you can be a part of our event. Flowers bloom everywhere at “Flowers by Renee.” This locally-owned, full-service floral and gift…
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
Featured Knight: Larry Birlin
Maynard Iverson, Chairman, Public Relations, KofC Council 9678 Larry Birlin is the longest-serving active leader in Council 9678. He joined the Knights of Columbus after moving to Sun Lakes (SL) in 1996, and for 25 years has served in numerous leadership positions, including the Council’s Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator of the Fourth Degree Assembly…
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
Basha High School Leos Club Donates
Brian Curry, Fire Inspector/Public Information Officer Rachel Chiaramonte is a teacher for the Chandler School District and is Basha High School’s Leo Club advisor. She is also a member of the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club and a volunteer with the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority’s (AFMA) Fire Corps here in Sun Lakes. Her Leo…