When a loved one dies, initially one may be numbed by the shock of the loss. Then, gradually, like ocean waves, grief washes over one and seems to consume all of life. If you have lost a loved one and are struggling to cope with your grief, consider attending GriefShare, a non-denominational support group designed…
Sports, May 2019
Century 21 Real Estate Rustlers win Sun Division
Larry Wolfe The Real Estate Rustlers, sponsored by Jim Leckner’s Century 21 agency and managed by Mike Gloyd, won the Spring Sun Division Senior Softball title with a record of 13-5. They beat out the second place State Farm Insurance squad, sponsored by the Ralph Vasquez Agency and managed by Ron Carmichael, by two games.…
Generals, May 2019
4th annual Classic Car Event for Cactus Mountain Properties
Saturday, March 30, the 4th Annual Classic Car Event to raise funds for the Sun Lakes Firefighter’s Emergency Relief Fund was held on the corner of Riggs and Alma School Roads. Well more than 100 classic cars participated in this fundraiser, bringing crowds from Sun Lakes and all of the surrounding communities. Music from the…
Sports, May 2019
SL Tennis Club hosts Springfield
Jerry Vance March 23 was a beautiful day to play tennis, and the Sun Lakes Tennis Club hosted Springfield for a great day of tennis. Springfield was unfortunately victorious, but we ate most of the pizza. We had four courts full of players from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and lots of great matches. Food…
Front Page, April 2019
Sun Lakes Shines At Robson Trap Trials
Susan Knox Wilson “We didn’t see that coming!” exclaimed Bill Wagner, PebbleCreek Gun Club President and lead organizer of the 2019 Robson Trap Trials. “Sun Lakes came in third last year, so we were completely surprised – and defeated! – by their top shooters this year. It’s Sun Lakes’ first capture of the coveted Robson…
Front Page, April 2019
Annual Easter Festival – April 20th
Don’t miss this year’s annual All Sun Lakes Easter Festival on Saturday, April 20. Egg Hunt starts at 9:00 a.m. in the greenbelt across from the Cottonwood tennis courts, then Sun Lakes Community Theatre will perform a children’s play in the street (Brentwood), the Golf Cart Parade will start after the play and then everyone…
Generals, April 2019
“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” musical auditions April 13
Calling all actors, singers and dancers! Sun Lakes Community Theatre will bring Charles Schulz’s beloved comic strip Peanuts to life on March 4-9, 2020, when we perform Clark Gesner’s classic musical, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revival). The whole gang will be there! Lead characters include bossy Lucy Van Pelt, piano prodigy Schroeder, perfectionist…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Be prepared for summer hiking
Judith Kuse The Sun Lakes Hiking Club’s season is nearly over, but many of its members still enjoy hiking AZ trails throughout the spring and summer months. They know they must be alert to the special challenges of hiking in the heat, and they prepare well before venturing out. Marilyn Harkins, hike coordinator for the…
Religion, April 2019
Ready – not anxious
Doug Ross, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes Community Church Recently, our Pastor, Jerry McGhee, asked me to join him on staff at Sun Lakes Community Church to assist him as we searched for a new Pastor in preparation for his retirement later this year. This past Sunday, he brought a stirring message on how “God’s strength…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
April showers bring May flowers
Ann Posiviata Spring is in the air. This signals that the Sun Lakes Camera Club official season will be coming to a close with our End-of-Year Banquet offering this year’s best of the best images. This presentation of our club members’ photographs, print and digital, is like no other. A collection of beautiful landscapes, creative…