Lois Valleau There is a thriving Reiki community here in Sun Lakes and we’d love to have you visit us. For those not familiar with Reiki (ray key) perhaps I can clarify. What is Reiki? Reiki is energy, that life force that is present in every living thing. We at the Circle use it to…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
“How do they come up with those ideas?”
Ever wonder about the process behind creating patterns for fabric companies and magazines? Designer Heidi Pridemore walks you through her design process. Heidi’s unique approach to design will teach you a variety of techniques and inspire you with your next project whether it is your own design or a pattern. She has designed hundreds of…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Sun Lakes Ballroom Dance Club season is in full swing
Deanna and Stu Frost The Sunday Night Dance Club started another great season of ballroom dancing with the first dance of the season in September. The Sunday Night Ballroom Dance Club has eight more great opportunities to join us for an evening of ballroom dancing to live music on: Sunday, October 16 with music by…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Other Card Results
Tuesday Cribbage 8/02. 1st Jean Drenthe 13-64, 2nd Rudy Gerstner 11-65, 3rd Stan Wengrzyn 10-45; Low: Bart Bade 2- -106; 24 Hand: Stan Wengrzyn and Michael Roberts 8/09. 1st Michael Roberts 11-55, 2nd Stan Wengrzyn 10-68; Low: Dan Flicker 1- -117; 24 Hand: Bill Bade and Stan Wengrzyn 8/16. 1st Stan Wengrzyn 13-57, 2nd Michael…
Front Page, October 2016
Risen Savior says Thank You, Sun Lakes – All residents invited to Novemberfest gala
Pastors Ron Burcham and Mark Hoffmann with Risen Savior Lutheran Church met today to extend a formal invitation to all Sun Lakes residents to attend this year’s NovemberFest party which will be held in the Fellowship Hall, on the patio, and on the front campus of Risen Savior from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5.…
Religion, October 2016
A new sound of music at SLUCC
Two exciting, talented musicians will lead and accompany the Sun Lakes United Church of Christ music ministries beginning this September. Both individuals come with formal music education credentials as well as broad musical experience to meet the needs of a church that draws worshipers of varied beliefs and from diverse religious backgrounds from the Chandler…
Features, October 2016
Conservation Corner
Water in our lives Pauline Lee The importance of fresh water in our lives is easy to overlook. The amount of fresh water a person uses is not just the total of his bottled water purchases and the amount of water indicated on his monthly water bill. It turns out fresh water intersects many parts…
Generals, October 2016
New Adventures in Learning: Sample the possibilities
Liz Morque Have you heard about New Adventures in Learning and wondered what it is all about? Well don’t stay on the sidelines – jump in and discover all the fun. New Adventures is the adult learning program located in the Chandler-Gilbert Community College on the corner of Alma School and Riggs Road. It is…
Front Page, September 2016
Desert Bats win Western States Tourney

Larry Wolfe Our Desert Bats 65 plus team recently won the Western States Qualifying Tournament in Prescott. The Bats swept the tournament field, finishing with a perfect 5-0 record. The Bats lived up to their name as their bats produced 109 runs, an average of nearly 22 per contest. They collectively had a .670 batting…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
It’s a grand time for photography

It’s a year for celebration as our national parks turn 100! What better way to join in than visiting one of the grandest of them all, the Grand Canyon. Our very own Lynn Thompson shared his knowledge and experience by hosting a workshop on the popular South Rim. Lynn offered his expertise about capturing this…