Sandy Krediet Oakwood Nine Holes Golf Couples League starts on November 10 at 2:00 p.m. It is a unique time to experience noncompetitive golf and to meet new people. The emphasis is on FUN not scores. This bimonthly Friday afternoon league meets through the first week in May. Golf is followed by dinner and lively…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
“Lion of the Year” winner
PDG Lion Forrest B. Cheuvront, Jr. Lion Larry received his award from President Lorna Snedigar in July 2017, and a malfunction of camera operation is why he is just now being publicly recognized. He served the club as Chair for Lions Camp Tatiyee Casino Night fundraiser, chaired two Health and Wellness Clinics in Sun Lakes,…
Front Page, September 2017
Sun Lakes Country Club celebrates 45 years
Driving to Sun Lakes in the 70s and 80s seemed like an oasis destination in the middle of the desert. It was the only community in the area, and none of the now-developed areas of Chandler existed. Alma School Road was a two-lane street with a ditch on either side, and the drive consisted of…
Religion, September 2017
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation prepares for High Holiday Services
Allan Levy, Publicity Director The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month from September through June. In July and August, a rabbinic-led Twilight Service is held in the Sun Lakes Chapel at 5:30 p.m. Services are a great…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Introducing our new director of music – Erin Glenn
It is with great pleasure that we announce that a new Director of Music has been hired for Sun Lakes United Church of Christ. Erica Glenn will begin her new role with us in September. Erica is coming to the Phoenix area to begin a three-year Doctoral program at Arizona State University in Choral Conducting.…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Sun Lakes Ukulele Group kicks off 4th season
Nancy Harrison If you’ve visited the Cottonwood Clubhouse on a Sunday afternoon and heard some happy music and laughter coming from the Phoenix Room, you’ve heard our Sun Lakes Ukulele Group. The group, led by Cottonwood Palo Verde resident Nancy Harrison, will kick off its fourth season on Sunday, October 29. We meet on the…
Sports, September 2017
Sizzlin’ summer softball
Larry Wolfe As the temperatures continue to exceed 100 degrees, our summer softball program continues to sizzle. Our “experimental” summer league was such a success that we continued the program through September. Our full program now includes batting and fielding practice on Mondays, summer league play on Tuesdays and batting practice and pick-up games on…
Generals, September 2017
IronOaks 9th annual Halloween Pet Party set for October 28
IronOaks 9th annual Halloween Pet Party will be held on Saturday, October 28, at 9:00 a.m. at Lake Diamond in Oakwood. Ten prizes will be awarded to the most creative dressed pets. All Sun Lakes communities are invited. Bring your pets and come join the fun. This event supports Rover’s Rest Stop Rescue Group. Donations…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Apple Users Group news
Glenna Reeves The first Apple Users group met in April, and we have had monthly meetings since that time, with the exception of August. Our next meeting will be at the Oakwood Country Club, Bradford Room A, on Monday, September 11, at 1:00 p.m. Bring your iPad and iPhone to the meeting with you. We…
Features, September 2017
Conservation Corner
Pesticide – Part 2 Pauline Lee Man has made chemicals to eliminate insects, animals or weeds that are considered to be pests by us. There are many pest control companies out there such as https://www.adamspestcontrol.com/ who will get rid of pests in our homes for us. Unfortunately, these pesticides also harm man, other beneficial beings…