Sun Lakes Women’s Association President Collette McNally presents a check for $8,000 to Sun Lakes Fire Department Union President Captain Ron Puchta (left) and SLFD Chief of Department Troy Maloney. The SLWA has been a loyal and consistent friend to the Sun Lakes Fire Department since its early days. The funds will go to the…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Dr. Geri Hall to speak at annual P.E.O. Coffee set for February 10
“Senior Moment or Something Else: When to Seek Help for Memory Slips” is the title of Dr. Hall’s address. Dr. Hall, PhD, ARNP, GCNS, FAAN and Clinical Nurse Specialist, is an internationally recognized expert in the recognition and care of people with dementing illnesses. Currently employed by the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, Geri developed, published, and…
Generals, February 2016
The ImproVables are tuning up for their February 22 performance at Oakwood
Andrea Hummel Just in time to help with the post-holiday blahs, Sun Lakes’ own improvisational comedy troupe, The ImproVables, will be performing February 22 at Oakwood Country Club. The group is tuning up with some fun new games, some outlandish humor and a few surprises. The schedule for a full evening of fun will be…
Front Page, February 2016
Four IronOaks Teams Sweep USTA Sectionals
IronOaks Tennis Club once again showed why it is one of the premier senior tennis clubs in the nation, with four teams capturing their respective league titles at the Southwest USTA 65-and-over Sectional Tennis Championships in Surprise, AZ from December 11-13, 2015. Competing teams which had won their local leagues represented districts from El Paso,…
Generals, February 2016
Aging well workshop
On Thursday, March 3 at 9:00 A.M., an Aging Well Workshop is being sponsored by the Sun Lakes United Church of Christ. The event will be held at the Sun Lakes Chapel opposite the Sun Lakes Country Club clubhouse. Workshop Topics are empowering others to be your health care advocate in a crisis, what is…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Minnie and Me Ruby Regina Witcraft Most of the dogs on our farm were strays but Minnie was a white, sweet, shy, pitiful, throw away female with the personality of a piece of white bread. When I say throw away, I mean it latterly as she was dumped by the side of Draper Lake road…
Generals, January 2016
Yesterday once more performing at Doo Wop and Rock ’n Roll Show
Barry Miller Yesterday Once More will be performing at The Richard Nader’s Doo Wop and Rock and Roll Show on Friday, February 12 at the Mesa Arts Center. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for $34/$50 per person. This all-star line-up of Rock ‘N Roll legends includes Gene Chandler who…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Sun Lakes Writer’s Group
Have you always had a desire to write? Would you like to try your hand at writing? Would you like to leave personal stories to your children and grandchildren? Examples: How you met your husband/wife? What you remember about your first date? Thoughts about your high school graduation? Now that you are retired, how do…
Clubs & Classes, November 2015
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
The Special Christmas Bows Jacqueline m. Ruffino-Platt What inspired me, 12 years ago, was to drive past a new shopping development in Northern Virginia one mile from my home. There in the midst of this new mall was an Arts and Crafts store which immediately caught my eye. What was my attraction and reason for…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Sun Lakes Ukulele Group kicks off October 23
Nancy Harrison The Sun Lakes Ukulele Group, led by Cottonwood Palo Verde resident, Nancy Harrison, will kick off its third season on October 23. We meet on the first and third Sundays of the month to learn songs, chords, strums, fun licks and tricks on the ukulele. The fee for each session is $3, and…