Sharon Gale The students at Sun Lakes are having to say goodbye to their watercolor art teacher, Alice Van Overstraeten. She is retiring from teaching in Chandler. She is still teaching pastels and watercolor in the Tempe, Gilbert and Mesa areas. The Sun Lakes art students will miss her greatly but plan to see her…
Mary Lombardi Kenny Lifelong learning programs are popping up all around the country as older adults seek out opportunities to keep their minds challenged and engaged. Through our local lifelong learning program, New Adventures in Learning, area residents have access to more than 200 classes every year. Participants can explore new ideas or simply…
Larry Wolfe Opening Day for the Sun Lakes Senior Softball fall season was October 25. This year’s team sponsors are A-1 Golf Carts, Brenden Financial Services, Farmers Insurance (Frank Margiotta’s Agency), Real Estate Rustlers (Jim Leckner’s Agency), State Farm Insurance (Ralph Vasquez’ Agency), Wolfe & Associates and Terry & Susan Young’s Real Estate Agency. Team…
Rick Hardina Honor Flight Arizona is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created solely to honor American’s WW II and Korean War veterans for their many sacrifices, and flies these veterans from Phoenix on a completely free three-day journey to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C. Any WWII veteran who served between December 7, 1941 and January…
Roberta Arpan SLHC hike leaders have been busy this summer planning another season of fun filled, challenging outdoor activities. To start the 2016-2017 season, plan to attend the November 4 welcome back picnic and first club meeting to be held at Oasis Park in Sun Lakes Country Club at noon. Chicken, water/iced tea, plates and…
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us for a very informative evening with Chris Mound, Business Manager for Viking Cruises. We will meet in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club. Come early as we will have a large group. The presentation will focus on Viking’s new ocean going cruises of 930 passengers, all balcony ships. Viking for…
Robert Sjolin The Sons of the American Revolution National Society presented flag certificates to Bill and Jeanne Becker and Skip and Pat Johnson of Sun Lakes Country Club. The certificates are presented to individuals who fly the flag daily and are exemplary citizens.
To the annual Lake Diamond Luminaria Walk on Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Oakwood located at Diamond and Starcrest Drives. Come enjoy the carolers, beautiful lights reflecting from the lake, festive decorations and maybe some snowball snacks! A food drive to collect food or cash will be at the…
Pastor Jerry McGhee While watching the Discovery Channel I was reminded of how similar the church is to a flock of geese – yes, geese! First, when geese fly in formation they travel 70 percent further than when flying alone! Christians are more successful in their journey when gathered together, praying together and working together. Second,…
Pastor Ron Burcham, Risen Savior Lutheran Church I believe Hallmark would reject an idea I have for a Thanksgiving card, although I think it would be a good one. Picture it with me, the front of the card would have a beautiful cornucopia with “Happy Thanksgiving” in big bold print. With a smile on your…