Because of the current atmosphere, we have decided to cancel the April club meeting. The next meeting si currently scheduled for Thursday, May 14. Staycations Collette on the little five-day getaway in USA. Contact Vic Hermann at 480-883-3897 OR Jeanette Rajamaki at 602-909-2000 and ask to be added to the meeting reminder email. If you are…
April 2020
Fort McDowell Casino, We-Ko-Pa Resort, and Fort McDowell Government Offices Temporarily Suspend Operations
In response to the evolving news of the COVID-19 virus, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation President Bernadine Burnette said the Tribal Council decided this morning to temporarily close the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort and the Government offices for the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation through Thursday, April 2. These unprecedented times call for action by everyone in our…
April 2020
Sun Lakes – Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
Message from the President Anne Montgomery Dear Homeowners, The annual Cottonwood Palo Verde Homeowners meeting was held on March 25 in the San Tan Ballroom. We hope that many of you were able to attend our “State of the Union” presentation. Your Board of Directors encourages all Cottonwood Palo Verde homeowners to attend the monthly…
April 2020
Unit Happenings
Unit 11 Dorothy Thurman, Secretary The Unit 11 Board of Directors will hold its April board meeting on Wednesday, April 15, at 4 p.m. in the Ceramics Room (A-8) of the Cottonwood clubhouse. All homeowners are invited and encouraged to attend. The Unit 11 Coffee will be on Wednesday, April 15, at 9 a.m. in…
April 2020
In Passing
Myrna Elaine Bolio Myrna Elaine Bolio passed recently on Feb. 20 after a lengthy illness at the age of 78. She suffered a severe stroke in October of 2000 and never fully recovered. Myrna was the beloved wife of David Michael Bolio, also the mother of David Mark and of Dean Michael and Donald Matthew…
Front Page, November 2020
Jack Holder: Pearl Harbor Survivor, Author, Paperboy!
Thomas Baldrick This is “old news.” You’ll love it anyway. It’s a story of Old Glory and it’ll touch your sense of patriotism and your heart. Yes, the October issue of Sun Lakes Splash was the same high-quality newspaper you expect. But for many, how it hit your driveway was unique. Go ahead, brag. You’ve had 98-year-old Pearl…
Features, November 2020
Maricopa Supervisor Jack Sellers Presents CARES Act Check to AFMA
Brian Curry In front of Sun Lakes Fire Station 231, Maricopa County Supervisor Jack Sellers presented a check symbolizing the reimbursement to the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) from the First Responder CARES Act. The CARES Act is part of a $2.2 trillion federal aid package to reimburse first responders who have been on…
Generals, November 2020
Oakwood Lady Niners Looking for New Golfers. Come Join the Fun!
Molly Bergesen The Oakwood Lady Niners are actively looking for new players to join their golfing group. The Oakwood Lady Niners (OLNGA) play each Tuesday morning. As a member, you are not required to play every Tuesday; play the Tuesdays you can. Our group is very friendly. It’s always our hope to play good golf…
Generals, November 2020
Bakeless Cookie Walk?!
Ginger Dolberg Many is the time we’ve heard people say I would rather give a “dollar” than bake today. And so we are asking you to help more or less To make our Bakeless Cookie Walk a big success. We’ve thought of a plan that’s really grand, And feel quite sure you’ll understand. In an…
Features, November 2020
Joyful Downsizing: Organizing the Kitchen
Kim Kubsch “Organizing the Kitchen” is first in a series of articles that features techniques for decluttering your home—one room at a time. Kim Kubsch, a Sun Lakes resident and owner of Joyful DOWNSIZING, is passionate about helping boomers and seniors declutter to simplify their lives, organize the remaining items, and downsize unwanted stuff. The kitchen is…