Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt May the coming year’s trip around the sun be the best ever. Each year as we grow older, and sometimes wiser and happier, we receive “Happy Birthday,” “Best Wishes,” “Have a Wonderful Day” from our family and friends. My mailbox is filled with beautiful cards with meaningful sentiments. This year I was…
October 2025, Generals
Chordaires Launches a New Season
Linda Ryan If you like to sing, even if it’s only in the car or the shower, now is the best time to check out the Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes. It’s the start of a new season, and the chorus is seeking new members. President Janet Lewis has a list of all ways…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Meet the East Valley Photo Club
Ken Duquaine Once again this fall, the East Valley Photo Club (EVPC) will participate in the Community Days held in all three Sun Lakes neighborhoods. Visit our display at Cottonwood Palo Verde on Oct. 4, Sun Lakes Country Club on Oct. 11, and IronOaks on Oct. 18. The many stunning images displayed at our table…
October 2025, Generals
Have You Seen an Ibis in Arizona?
Gwen Grace Does this make you think of Egypt and its sacred bird, or Florida with white ibis, but in Arizona? The white-faced ibis has been seen in riparian sites throughout Arizona. The Gilbert riparian waters have seen dozens during the fall migration. Recently, in September, 30 were seen in Gilbert ponds! This almost two-foot-tall…
Generals, October 2025
Diamond Lake Luminaria and Food Donation Walk
Sandy Ketterer Oakwood Unit 36C invites all Sun Lakes residents and their guests to join us for the 21st Annual Diamond Lake Luminaria and Food Donation Walk on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bundle up and bring a flashlight. Enjoy a beautiful stroll around Diamond Lake as you…
October 2025, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Practicing and Playing Speed Pool Can Help Improve Your Game in Many Ways
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool There is a new 8–ball tournament format that is being played by both professional and amateur players. It is called the Ultimate Pool League. The match has a time limit of 30 minutes with a 30 second shot limit. At 10 minutes left in the match the shot clock goes to…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Aero Club Announces Speakers for 2025-26 Club Gatherings
Gary Vacin The Sun Lakes Aero Club has announced a slate of speakers for its gatherings for 2025-26. The events begin with camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. at the Cottonwood Country Club Lecture Hall. The public is invited to attend all gatherings. The Nov. 17 speaker will be Pete…
Sports, October 2025
IMGA Upcoming Events
Rick Staszewski, Publicity Reminder! The course will be closed Sept. 30 through Oct. 14 for overseeding. 10/21: Par 3 Scramble 10/28: 7×7 Scramble with a Twist (bring your 7 iron! Not a hybrid or FW) Individual Low Net Flight Winners on Aug. 12: Flight 1: Ward Stone, Flight 2: Rick Staszewski, Flight 3: Dick Boscombe,…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
JWV Speaker Tells How Healing Memories Workshop Has Profound Effect on Veterans
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 welcomes Michael Wold, Volunteer Arizona Regional Coordinator for the Institute for Healing of Memories. The Navy veteran will speak on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the JWV meeting in the Oakwood clubhouse ballroom, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes, at 10 a.m. Complimentary lox, bagels, donuts, and…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Card Scores
Tuesday Night Cribbage Jeff Scott Join us for Cribbage every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in the Cottonwood clubhouse A-7 Painting Room. 8/05. 1st Bill Bade 10-10, 2nd Barb Bade 9+63, 3rd Jean Drenthe 9+55, Low Ted Jacobs 4-62 8/12. 1st Mike Amato 12+87, 2nd Jeff Scott 11+48, 3rd Richard Lewin 10+46, Low Pat Donahue…