Open House Presented by SL Writers Group Oct. 13 Please come join us for an Open House presented by the Sun Lakes Writers Group on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room at Cottonwood Country Club. Because of the coronavirus, we would be limited to schedule 10…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Korean War Veterans
Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson Due to the continued impact that the coronavirus has had on us all, most clubs are not running at 100 percent in most parts of the country. Here in Arizona, the Korean War Veterans are also caught in that situation where meetings have been canceled and outside activities limited to…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
New Horizons Writers’ Group: Livestock for Needy Families
Bob Hirt As I write this story today, over 34 million families worldwide have been assisted in raising their standard of living from abject poverty to a semblance of reasonable wealth. I am referring to an organization that was started in 1944—over 75 years ago—by a very benevolent, forward-thinking dairy farmer in Indiana by the name…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Update on Sun Lakes Italian American Club
Steve Ambroso, VP, Sun Lakes Italian American Club Unfortunately, COVID-19 has put a damper on fall activities for the Sun Lakes Italian American Club (SLIAC). Due to Sun Lakes HOA rules, we will not be able to have monthly meetings and dinners for October, November, and December. If you are a member and there is…
Generals, October 2020
Attention IronOaks New Homeowners
You are eligible for a free round of golf for two, free week of fitness, free week of tennis, and a BOGO meal at Stone & Barrel or Grill on the Green. All you have to do is contact the IronOaks Welcome Group, c/o Howard Lundgren, at 480-369-2015 or hsljml@netzero.com to receive your new homeowners canvas tote filled with…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
No SunBird Singers Christmas Concert this Year
Jim McCutcheon It was a difficult decision, but the SunBird Singers Board of Directors and the three conductors concluded that it will not be possible to prepare for and present the annual Christmas concert this December. The COVID-19 restrictions still in effect at the time of this writing do not permit the singers to begin…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Sun Lakes Aero Club Done Until January 1, 2021
Gary Vacin Hey, Sun Lakes Aero Club members and other Sun Lakers interested in any aspect of aviation: The sky is still blue, the weather is finally cooling off, the COVID-19 virus seems to be abating, and we’re hoping to get the club up and running soon. But for now, because of the virus, we have decided…
Generals, October 2020
Trips and Tours
Sue Arko For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com. Exclusive New Year’s Eve Getaways As most of you know, the Tournament of Roses Parade has been canceled for this year. Typically, we send up to eight buses over to Pasadena, but this year, we have had…
Features, October 2020
Let Joyful DOWNSIZING Simplify Your Life
Kim Kubsch Ask yourself: do I have too much stuff? Are my closets and cabinets a mess? Do I really need all these clothes? How do I determine what to take with me if and when I decide to move? Do my kids want my stuff? Now is the time to stop procrastinating, take action,…
Generals, October 2020
Microburst Storm Cleanup
Dean Athmer On Aug. 29 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Sun Lakes Sheriff Posse member Kevin Steffee was out patrolling the Sun Lakes community when a microburst storm occurred. Around 8 p.m., Posse member Steffee was flagged down by a vehicle informing us that there are several trees in the roadway on Riggs Road just east of…