Linda Smart Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator. Class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one of multiple class sessions which will begin at 9:30 a.m. Presently, we…
Generals, October 2020
Unit Happenings
Unit 11 Dorothy Thurman, Secretary/Treasurer The Unit 11 Board of Directors will hold its October meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 4 p.m. in the common area lawn behind the Frank and Rose Mills’ home at 9835 E. Michigan Avenue. Owners wishing to attend should bring their own lawn chair. All Unit 11 homeowners are…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Lucky Shot Pool Club Sign-up Set for October 22
Gary Vacin D—n the COVID-19, full speed ahead (with apologies to former Union Rear Admiral David Farragut, paraphrasing his statement said during the Battle of Mobile Bay, August 1864). So, per HOA policy, the Lucky Shot Pool Club is permitted to hold our annual membership sign-up and Fall Pool Tournament. Meeting is scheduled for Oct.…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Essential Oils for Stress, Sleep, and Emotions
JoAnne Gaudioso In today’s environment, many of us are experiencing stress, sleep deprivation, and sometimes a rollercoaster of emotions. How often are you aware of having stress in your life? Do you toss and turn all night, affecting the quantity and quality of your sleep? Do you react appropriately to situations, do you easily fly…
Sports, October 2020
Relishing Pickleball: The Overhead Smash
David Zapatka When your opponent hits the ball high in the air, above your shoulders, think overhead smash! The smash is one of the most fun shots in all of pickleball. It ends rallies with an exclamation point. Execute this fun, rally-ending shot using these seven steps: 1. Use many small steps to position your…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
What Can You Do and Still Social Distance? You Can Fish!

Karen Jankovitch This summer, Sue Green and Gregg Lorimor caught their limit of bass at Lake Oahe in Pierre, S.D. Sue caught her limit and had to throw three back. You won’t catch these fish at Sun Lakes, but you can catch fish and enjoy being outside. Sun Lakes Country Club greenbelt and golf course…
Religion, October 2020
The Safest Prayer

Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes In 1787, when the Constitution for our nation was drafted, a woman asked Benjamin Franklin what the founders had given the American people. Would it be a republic or a monarchy? Franklin replied, “A republic, madam—if you can keep it.” By God’s grace, it has…
Religion, October 2020
Join a Fall Class!
George Smoot Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will offer several fall classes via Zoom. Please contact the church office at 480-895-8766 if you are interested in registering for one, two, or all the fall classes. Do not miss this rare opportunity to attend a study from your own living room! Mondays, beginning Oct. 12 at…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Golden Goalies: Greetings to Friends
Jan Bobbett We can probably all agree that those who have found a way to get their social needs met (and met safely) are the lucky ones among us. So, let’s remember all our old friends and how good it feels to reach out to them and to hear from them. Now is the time…
Features, October 2020
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook October is designated National Kitchen and Bath month, for they are considered the most important rooms for homeowners. We are going to look into the bathroom remodeling design trends for 2020. Remodeling activity is high, and people want a luxurious spa-like feel for their bathroom where they launch into their day and wind…
