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Healing with Essential Oils

Paullene Caraher The next oil sharing will be on May 2, the first Wednesday, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. We will be making a surprise blend! Shelley is putting together a recipe of oils that we do not ordinarily use. She has guaranteed that you will like it. You can come prepared to make the blend. Shelley…

Sun Lakes resident published new book – Killer Looks

Karen Diane Oliver, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her second book, Killer Looks, available on Amazon in the Kindle format and as a paperback. Karen, whose background includes English education and advertising, has been a writer all of her life. It took retirement to allow her the time to devote to the…

“Hot” hiking advice

Judith Kuse While the Sun Lakes Hiking Club’s season is over, many of its hikers still enjoy the AZ trails throughout the spring and summer months. If they do, they must be alert to the special challenges of hiking in the heat and prepare well before venturing out. Marilyn Harkins, hike coordinator for the club,…

All in the Family

John Harrill Not only will Gillian Harrill graduate in May from Chandler High School in the top five percent of her class with a 4.5 GPA, she is also a fencing phenom. She is a national Division 1A women’s saber-fencing champion. In addition, she has won or placed in the top eight in international tournament…

Sun Lakes Dance Party at Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom

Mark O’Neill, Public Relations March 22 was the last dance of this season and the final dance for the Sun Lakes Dance Party. The Fun Lakers Club will become the sponsor for all the future dances. The door prize winners from this dance were Gene Boyd, Jan Tougas and Eva Vogelsang. Dance schedule for 2018-2019:…

Come join the Chess Club

Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The Ceramic Room (A-8) Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees.…

Thank you luncheon held for  SL Posse Associates

  Phyllis Swanson, Office Manager, Sun Lakes Posse Medical Equipment A luncheon was held on March 10 to say a special “Thank You” to three Associates who have 20+ years of service to the Sun Lakes Posse Associates. In attendance were Associates members and also many of the Posse members. Since the Associates work different…

SLCEP announce memory cafe opening May 7

Wanye Mangold, Sun Lakes Creative Engagement Partners The memory café opens at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on the first and third Monday of each month starting May 7 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. The café is a comfortable, safe and engaging place for families living with memory loss to meet others in a…

Household donations needed

Ellie Clark The Sun Lakes Women’s Association needs your household donations. Our Association serves all of the Sun Lakes communities. Among others, we have made substantial donations to Sun Lakes Fire Department, Cottonwood Palo Verde HOA, IronOaks Homeowners Association, Sun Lakes Country Club and Neighbors Who Care. Some of the items we can use are…

Pet owners beware

This is the first of a three-part series on Coyotes, Hawks, Owls and Snakes. Arizona coyotes are highly adaptable predators and as we keep building in their territory, they move into our residential areas. One major area they love is golf courses. They have lots of room to roam, and it provides everything they need,…