Results of recent events: 4/02 Ace of Aces qualifier – Flight 1 Gross: 1st Paul Brauer, 2nd Rusty Williams and Tom Wilhelm; Net: 1st Tom Wilhelm, 2nd Paul Brauer, 3rd Bill Moore; Flight 2 Gross: 1st Dan Paxton and Ron Sarnicki, 3rd Paul Horman; Net: 1st Ron Sarnicki, 2nd Paul Homan, 3rd Don Mugrave and…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Story About Words, “I Am” Phyllis Oliver This song, “I Am,” immediately comes to my mind when I hear the words, “I am.” I will immediately begin singing to myself over and over and sometimes out loud when no one is around. I never knew the story behind the words or the real intent that…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch members enjoy interesting classes

Colleen McKnight There are so many things to love about gourds – the form, coloring techniques, weaving, beading, carving and wood burning. And here are the top 10 things you will love about being a member of Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch, the largest, most active patch in the Arizona Gourd Society. 10. You’ll…
Features, June 2016
2 Your Health: Abundant Chiropractic: My jaw is a real pain in the neck… literally

Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the Sun Lakes Splash dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
SLAC does breakfast at Apache Gold Casino

Gary Vacin The Sun Lakes Aero Club completed its final breakfast fly-in of the spring on April 21 when 10 members gathered at the San Carlos Apache airport just east of Globe. Members then walked across the highway for breakfast and slot machine play at the Apache Gold Casino. If you’re looking for something similar…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Sun Lakes Garden Club update

Members of our club visited Mesa Community College on April 25 to learn about their sustainable gardening and Urban Horticulture Program from program director Peter Conden. The temporary greenhouse kept the temperature and humidity at optimal conditions for seeds to germinate and plants to grow in containers, in hydroponics and in aquaponics setups. We also…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Reach out Sun Lakes continues work for Matthew’s Crossing
Ellen Engel Here are the early results for the May food collection. On Monday, May 2, at the collections sponsored by the Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club and Unity of Sun Lakes, generous Sun Lakes residents contributed 179 pounds of food and $425 in cash. On May 9, at the collection sponsored by the Sun…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
D.A.R. presents U.S. flag to Perry High School
Toni Bolling Lutter Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented a U.S. flag to Perry High School as part of DAR’s ongoing dedication to patriotism. The school which opened in 2007 has been without a flag for its administration offices and they requested that DAR donate a flag. The Flag of the United…
Religion, May 2016
More photos from the Easter Parade in Cottonwood
Religion, May 2016
Being intentional
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Many years ago, between keeping up with growing children and pursuing a teaching career, I never gave exercise a thought! I hadn’t grown up with parents who took exercise seriously, so why should I exercise? I ate what I wanted – including fried food and desserts…