Denise Lott Each year, the East Valley Marines, Detachment 1296, awards a scholarship to a graduating senior who is involved with the Marines JROTC program at Vista Grande High School in Casa Grande. The scholarship for $1000 is based on the recommendations of the JROTC instructors who evaluate grades, community involvement and military bearing. This…
Front Page, June 2017
New Fire and Medical authority forming
Brian Curry The governing fire boards of both the Sun Lakes fire district and the North County fire and medical district have approved the adoption of an intergovernmental agreement forming the first fire and medical authority in Maricopa County. The fire and medical authority has been established pursuant to Arizona revised statues governing a “Joint…
Sports, June 2017
ILGA news and scores
Marcella Brown, Publicity Chairperson E.J. Toon received the Club Championship prize; Mary Dyrseth is the 1st flight winner while Kathy Schnell won the 2nd flight. Lois Coomans is the 3rd flight winner and Jo Ann Zerwekh is the 4th flight winner. The Best of the Best gross winner is Ann Annis, and net is winner…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
New Horizons Writers’ Group
Grandfather Clock Bob Hirt Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock. Our shiny grandfather clock. It sits quietly in its corner, keeping time, yet it knows not at all of time, nor place, from where it came and where it finally goes. It sits there without opinion, without thought, without destination, without a dream to own. It merely exists. Yet…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
This is not your grandma’s garden club
The Sun Lakes Garden Club will be learning about marijuana crops grown here in Arizona at the June 20 meeting. The featured speaker this month is David Grandon from “Harvest of Arizona.” Members and guests will see a slide presentation of the crops and learn about the horticulture of the plants and how botanical research…
Generals, June 2017
Trips and Tours
For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com. Sierra Nevada Journey June 26-30, 2017 Price: $995 pp/double; $1250 pp/single Fly from Phoenix to Sacramento and discover Old Town. Then travel to Reno on Amtrak through Donner Pass, along the Truckee River. Visit Lake Tahoe a pristine 22-mile-long…
Sports, June 2017
Yay for Pickleball clinics!
Janet Myrick Now that pickleball at IronOaks has temporary use of one of the tennis courts, we have scheduled clinics for all of our rated players. The clinics fill up fast and are held on Wednesday afternoons 3:00 p.m. We are still doing free intro to pickleball for anyone who would like to try playing…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Savvy Travelers summer news
Our last meeting of the season until October was on May 11 with Van Newville, guest speaker. Van teaches at NAIL and knows this state inside and out. His topic was “Arizona Indian Adventures: Navajo and Hopi Highlights.” We are considering having Van host a three-day tour for the Savvy Travelers in the late Spring…
Religion, June 2017
Mixed reviews
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes A few years ago, it was my wonderful privilege to visit Mars Hill in Athens, Greece, where the apostle Paul had preached on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us in Acts 17 that there were actually three different responses to his message.…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Oil painting class for beginners
It’s something you’ve always wanted to try but didn’t have the time. Now you have the time, and here’s your chance! Many of Bob’s students are now turning out beautiful paintings and really enjoying their new-found skills. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Art Room in Oakwood. For…