A Certificate of Appreciation was given to Robyn Bydaler, Voice Music Director at Basha High School, by Commander Jay Sanderson of the Korean War Veterans Association at the annual Christmas celebration at the Sun Lakes Country Club on December 20, 2016.
Sports, February 2017
MOGA update
Bob Greene First and foremost, the Dominic Vega family and the MOGA Officers want to express their sincere appreciation for the donated funds by the MOGA players to the funeral expenses for Dominic’s son. Thank you all! The officers and Committee Chairman for 2017 are Jim Hooyman, treasurer; Craig Annis, vice president; Rich Castro, Membership;…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Staying safe on the hiking trail
Judith Kuse Although hydration is important anytime you hike, it is of paramount importance when you are hiking in the desert. If you are hydrated, you will stay cooler, have greater endurance and burn more calories. If you become dehydrated, your body functions more slowly and your energy is depleted. Thirst signals that dehydration has…
Generals, February 2017
Join us in opening the door to better health and wellness
Sue Schwartz This is a one-time opportunity to hear one of the leading experts in the Health and Wellness industry in the United States speak to the Sun Lakes Communities. The speaker will be Bethany Garrity, Director, Corporate Fitness and Active Aging Services National Institute for Fitness and Sport. Much of her time is spent…
Sports, February 2017
Cisneros wins Pool Club 8-Ball and 9-Ball tourneys
Gary Vacin Jerry Cisneros walked off with both 8-Ball and 9-Ball tournament titles in the Lucky Shot Pool Club Fall tournament. Cisneros won both round-robin competitions, then defeated 9-Ball Pocket 2 winner Jerry Vickery 7-3 and 8-Ball Pocket 2 winner Kevin Beausejour 5-3 in playoffs to determine his place in the year-end championships. Top three…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Reiki is a language of love
Catharina Cupples Ahhhhhh February, the month for Love: Roses. Chocolates. Will-You-Be-My-Valentine. Romantic movies. Cozy dinners. How many ways can we think of for expressing love for one another? We know love feels both invigorating and soothing. Love comforts. Love heals. Love fills. Love accepts. Through love we are blessed in thousands of ways—both little and…
Features, February 2017
Blue Ribbon winner
Bob Kwait, SunBird artist, won Artist of the Month at the Scottsdale Art League for his oil painting “Rain.” Bob’s paintings can be viewed at Casa de Artista Gallery and the Andrea Gallery on Main Street in Scottsdale. His home in SunBird is truly an art gallery, showing many of his award-winning paintings. He welcomes…
Sports, February 2017
IronOaks Ladies Billiards Club: I love to shoot pool, but I haven’t played in years
Michelle Behanna It’s 2017 and there is no time like the present to think about adding a new activity to your weekly schedule. Starting at approximately 9:15 a.m. the Ladies Billiards’ Club, members can be observed practicing their pool skills and socializing at the Oakwood Clubhouse. Our regular play begins at 9:30 a.m. until 11:00…
Features, February 2017
The Puzzle Lady
Gloria and Jim Slack, 22-year Cottonwood residents, have discovered a welcome service for Sun Lakes and surrounding area senior residents: Puzzles! They have delivered over 630 puzzles provided by two Seattle ladies, Sherrie Freedman and Doris Bigelow, in the last five years. They have distributed to Renaissance, libraries in Sun Lakes, churches, schools and senior…
Generals, February 2017
State Parties
Michigan A planning committee is making final arrangements for another annual Michigan party to be held on April 1, 2017, at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom in Sun Lakes. With over 380 households from Michigan living in Sun Lakes, we expect a nice response. As in past years, we are extending an open invitation to…