Stan Kaufman San Tan Crown Rotary Club (Chandler, AZ) member Stan Kaufman has announced plans to conduct the second annual “Hooked on Healing Veterans” charity motorcycle ride to benefit the Phoenix chapter of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, www.phx-phwff.org, the Arizona Stand Down Alliance, www.arizonastanddown.org, and Fans Across America www.fansacrossamerica.org., Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing,…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
DAR honors vets in Wreaths across America
Toni Bolling Lutter December 2016 saw Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) participating with DAR chapters around the state, the nation and the world in honoring deceased veterans in the annual wreath-laying known as “Wreaths Across America.” DAR chapter members in the Phoenix area joined with other interested organizations at National Memorial Cemetery…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch has new location
Colleen McKnight Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch has moved! Our new home is in the Painting Room of the Arts and Crafts Building at Oakwood Country Club. Meetings are on the 3rd Thursday, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. And our weekly workgroups meet in the same room every Sunday afternoon from noon-4:00 p.m. Detailed directions are…
Religion, February 2017
Unity: Step up
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a positive spiritual community. Jesus Christ is our teacher as well as other spiritual masters. We believe God lives in us as well as every other person and is the power for good in our lives and in the world. 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the…
Generals, February 2017
Art at the Lakes March 4
It’s almost time for our special Art at the Lakes Show and Sale to benefit the Sun Lakes Firefighters. The date is set for Saturday, March 4 (rain out date will be Saturday, March 11) from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the greenbelt across from the Cottonwood Tennis Courts. We expect over 80 artists, of all…
Sports, February 2017
Ladies Pitch ‘N Putt
Arlene Fletcher The Pitch n’ Putt Golf League of Sun Lakes is a great way to have fun and make new friends. Players range from beginners to experienced golfers, and the group encourages and supports each other. We meet every Thursday morning from the first Thursday in January to the last Thursday in March at…
Sports, February 2017
Softball Player Profile: Randy Rothenbuehler
Larry Wolfe It’s a good thing we don’t put names on our uniform backs ‘cause Randy Rothenbuehler’s wouldn’t fit! He has the “honor” of having the longest unhyphenated surname of anyone to ever play Sun Lakes softball! A native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Randy graduated from Lincoln High, then went directly into the workforce.…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Bridge Results
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Alan Behr The Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club games are held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S Alma School Road. Open games are held on Monday at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. There also is a Novice game Thursday at…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Fun da Mental Bridge classes
Maria Davis Learn with Maria Davis, a certified ACBL Better Bridge Instructor, and Gordon Markham, veteran local bridge instructor and cruise bridge host. Beginning Bridge: Starts with the basics and proceeds to Stayman and Jacoby Transfer Conventions, Strong Two Club Openings and a preview of preemptive bids, overcalls and takeout doubles. With these lessons and…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Anglers looking forward to spring fishing
Dan Hall We exist to offer grade school youngsters a chance to have a day doing something that many have never done. They get to meet a new adult that has taken time to help them have a new and fun experience. Please join us. We would like/need you to join the Club. We meet…