Neil Tamber Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: * Basic information about Original Medicare, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long…
Generals, April 2018
Jazz Appreciation Month
Helen Daley April was designated as Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) by The National Museum of American History in 2011. For the first time since its inception, JAM is highlighting a cause rather than a jazz star, celebrating the relationship between jazz and justice by looking beyond the music to the dynamic ways jazz has…
Generals, April 2018
Sun Lakes Jazz Fest and Dance coming in May
John Appling On Saturday, May 19, 2018, beginning with a 5:30 p.m. VIP Mixer and doors opening for general admission at 7:00 p.m., Phoenix Entertainment Circle, LLC, will kick off their first annual Sun Lakes Jazz Fest and Dance. P E C is a new entertainment company that will aim their spotlights on some…
Features, April 2018
Sun Lakes resident publishes second book
Bob Hirt, a retired veterinarian and a twenty-year resident of Sun Lakes, has enjoyed writing stories for several years. Some of his stories appear regularly in the Splash. They occasionally relate to his veterinary career, as well as to his travel and work experiences. Still, others are memoirs of his life as a youngster…
Features, April 2018
“Edla Berggreen, come on down!”
“Come on down,” were the words heard by Edla Berggreen of Sun Lakes when she celebrated her 85th birthday on the CBS television taping of The Price Is Right broadcast recently. Twenty-plus family members and friends gathered for a weekend of fun and creative memories in Hollywood, California. Chosen as a contestant and hugging Drew…
Generals, April 2018
ImproVables performing April 7
Andrea Hummel Feeling like a nice dinner and a good show without driving across town, finding a parking place or driving back late at night? Do we have a deal for you! The ImproVables, SLCT’s own improvisation troupe, will be performing April 7 at Sun Lakes Country Club. The evening starts at 5:00 p.m.…
Generals, April 2018
Sun Lakes Country Club
President’s Report Janice Cournoyer One of the duties of the President is giving a report at the annual meeting that summarizes the activities of the association for the previous 12 months. It’s Sun Lakes Country Club’s State of the Community address. The report I give will include the accomplishments of the board as a…
Front Page, April 2018
5th annual Risen Savior Food Drive
Bryan Newman Risen Savior will celebrate its fifth Spring Food Drive April 2 to 29 and seeks Sun Lakes residents’ participation. Rev. Ron Burcham, Sr. Pastor of Risen Savior Lutheran Church, announced that the congregation of Risen Savior invites all Sun Lakes residents to join in this year’s Spring Food Drive which will benefit the…
Generals, April 2018
Exchange Club of Chandler planning third annual “Field of Hope” to remember abused children
Michael Whitaker Based on the 2017 Arizona Child Fatality Review Program annual report, 82 children in Arizona died from child abuse and neglect. Now, the Exchange Club of Chandler is making sure this is known throughout the Valley. On Saturday, April 28, the Exchange club of Chandler will stand up a “Field of Hope”…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
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 Music Room (A-9) in Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or…