Sheila Barton Karen is teeing up on a par 4 and is not feeling confident at all, so she gets out one of her old balls. As she is teeing up, she hears a voice, “Karen,” it says, “use the good ball.” Karen looks around, thinks for a minute, then decides to go with her…
Singing and Merrie Crawford go together. For more than 20 years, Merrie has been a member of the Sun Lakes Chorale. Singing in concerts is a highlight for Merrie. But even before concerts come, there are weeks of rehearsals, which Merrie relates is such a joy. She loves being with others, singing with others, and…
Sonny Williams, Tournament Director Recently, the IronOaks Breakers Pool League held an 8-Ball and 9-Ball tournament. At the end of the 9-Ball tournament, Tera Crisalida reigned as the winner. Tera Crisalida joined the IronOaks Breakers Pool League approximately one year ago when she and husband Bernie moved to our community. Since that time, she has…
The Sun Lakes The Young and the Restuvus tennis team, who play out of IronOaks Tennis Center, finished in first place in their division of The Valley of the Sun’s 4.0 league.
Another year is being planned for the Scandinavian Club with newly elected officers. The club originally had its first meeting in 1983 with the purpose to “pay homage to our heritage.” This has been extended to include all interested in Scandinavia and its customs. Starting with a picnic in October of 2023, another year promises…
The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club (SLBLC) are proud longtime donors to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Posse Medical Equipment Loaner Program. “With the demographics of Sun Lakes, the ability to get quick, temporary medical equipment at no cost out to our community after a medical issue is so important,” said SLBLC President Gary Aleshire. “We…
Mary Kenny, AAUW Member/Volunteer The AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch elected its board to serve during the upcoming year. Newly elected officers include: * Co-President Senior: Beth Zdeblick * Advisor: Mary Humecke * Vice President of Communications: Julia McKee-Ostos * Vice President of Finance: Cathy Margolin * Vice President of Membership:…
Larry Wolfe Wisconsin native Bob Reed says that baseball and softball have been “the theme of his life.” Bob started playing organized ball as a seven-year-old and has never stopped. That’s about 60 years! And he’s not close to being done yet! Bob graduated from Greendale High where he played third base for the Panthers.…
Penny Petersen Everyone looks forward to the Can/Am Tournament, the last big event of the Cottonwood Tennis Club’s competitive season. It is a one-day event, always on Saturday. Since Sun Lakes has many residents who come from Canada and have a limited time they are able to stay, this tournament marks the end of the…
Scott Horn, business manager for Celebrity Cruises who lives here in Phoenix, will be hosting Sun Lakers and friends on May 18 to a cruise night event to update on all current Celebrity Cruises Adventures, including the Galapagos and their amazing ships in that part of the world. Join us in the Saguaro Room at…