The Sun Lakes Posse, along with the Lions Club and local businesses, are sponsoring the semi-annual National Drug Take-Back and Shred Event, hosted in partnership with MCSO and the DEA, on Saturday, April 22. The Shred-a-Thon will be from 10 a.m. until noon, and the Drug Take-Back will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
African American Association of Sun Lakes
Save the date and buy your tickets early for this year’s annual A.A.A.S.L. Jazz in the Park and BBQ coming to Tumbleweed Park, at 745 E. Germann Road (McDowell Pavilion) in Chandler, from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 15. Catering will be provided by Famous Dave’s and will include refreshments, meal, and dessert.…
Sports, April 2023
Mixed Doubles at CTC Leads the Pack for 2022-23
According to Tournament Director Jay Ketter, “The Mixed Doubles Tournament played at Cottonwood had lots of close matches and a sell-out crowd for the finals on Saturday, Feb. 11.” The outcomes were as follows: Red Division: First place: Cindy Guillaume and Ron Ryer Second place: Barb Jorgensen and William Jenack Third place: Martine Blue and…
Generals, April 2023
Your Brain on Jazz—Arizona Classic Jazz Society
Helen Daley It’s Sunday morning, and you just feel lazy today. You don’t see any reason to get up and get moving. The event you may be thinking about attending doesn’t start until 1 p.m., but even that doesn’t encourage you to start your day. Maybe the following information will entice you to appear at…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Sun Lakes Community Theatre Elects Incumbents
At the March 9 general meeting of Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT), the attending members voted to elect John Zoeller and Kate King-Turner to serve three-year terms as board members. The board had previously appointed the two to fulfill positions vacated by Jim Brown and Jo Birlin, respectively. Both Zoeller and Turner ran unopposed for…
Generals, April 2023
Crystal Awards Banquet Honored 2023 Recipients
On March 12 about 200 family members and friends joined to celebrate this year’s recipients at the annual Crystal Awards Banquet. The prestigious Crystal Award is given each year to members of Sun Lakes who have generously given of their time and talents to make our community such a great place to live. Since 2010,…
Generals, April 2023
New Resident in Sun Lakes
Gwen E. Grace A Harris’s Hawk has taken up residency in Sun Lakes. It’s noticeable, because a lot of doves, towhees, and sparrows were heading in the opposite direction, leaving one beautiful hawk to its hunting perch. The dark body with reddish wings is about 20 inches in length with a 42-inch wing span. When…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Duplicate Bridge Club Awards
James Utter, Club President At the end of December 2022, Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club completed its first full year of in-person games since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. Annual awards for 2022 were recently presented to four members. William Travis, who prefers to be known as “Travis,” was awarded the special Don…
Generals, April 2023
Let’s Ride…Mountain Bikes!
Do you like to mountain bike? Let’s explore the trails (blues and greens) around the area. This is not a how-to group, nor an aggressive racing group. This is a new group for enjoying the trails and riding at the pace of those who show up. Email Dana at [email protected].
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Desert Artists Club News
Sue Sindelar Welcome to April in Arizona. Constantly changing landscapes inspire us to pick up our brushes and create something that truly reminds us of the beauty in our world. Nature’s endless gifts are there for the creating in our own unique way. They are always welcome by others who may recall having been to a…