Karen Vollis Do you enjoy playing a variety of games? We have separate tables for playing board games, card games, dice games, party games, or word games. We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games! We play games in Oakwood, Sun Lakes, but can schedule an event at your…
June 2025, Features
Summer Travel Starts with Memorial Day
Travelers should plan ahead and allow time to get through security and find their gate. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer travel season. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport can be busy during vacation travel periods like summer break and holidays, and travelers can get a head start on preparations for that…
June 2025, Generals
FBCSL BBQ and Freedom Song Sing-Along: A Celebration of Unity and Joy
First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL) invites you to attend the annual Freedom Song Sing-Along on June 28 at 11:30 a.m. This year’s menu is all about the pulled pork. Please join us in celebrating one of life’s simple pleasures. The food is free, so get out of the heat and join us in celebrating…
June 2025, Sports
MOGA
Vic Russelavage Overview The Men’s Oakwood Golf Association (MOGA) plays every Thursday, with additional play opportunities during select extended tournaments. The association currently boasts 302 playing members, along with 87 members classified under the Handicap Only category. MOGA provides a vibrant golfing community and a diverse range of events designed to engage members of all…
June 2025, Sports
Oakwood Nine-Hole Couples League
Reggie Wegman On April 11 the Oakwood Nine-Hole Couples League presented the Chandler High School Girls Golf League with a check for $2,000. Accepting the check were Jim Culver, director at Chandler High School; Jaden Fontana and Ellie Craig, Chandler Golf League participants; and Ralph Baldenegro, team coach. Our league also collected more than 100…
June 2025, Generals
MCSO Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Donates to Fallen Officer Memorial Fund
Bill Shedd Members of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse attended the 24th Annual They Served Well Memorial Tribute Ceremony on May 9. While there, members (Cmdr. Craig Lloyd, Vice Cmdr. Michael Johnstone, Tom Bauder, and Ramon Rubio) presented a check for $2,500 to Sheriff Jerry Sheridan and members of the…
Religion, June 2025
The Resurrection Principle
Mark Wenz “They say the darkest hour is right before the dawn.” —Bob Dylan, “Meet Me in the Morning” “To be a traveler on this earth, you must know how to die and come to life again.” —Goethe Do you trust that you have the power to transform that which seems hopeless into something hopeful…
June 2025, Generals
Matthew’s Crossing Emergency Food Boxes
Ellen Engel Anyone in need of food assistance can present a photo ID and register with Matthew’s Crossing to receive one Emergency Food Box every 14 days. Emergency Food Boxes are comprised of nutritionally balanced fresh and non-perishable foods designed to feed a family for up to three days. The address for Matthew’s Crossing is…
Sports, June 2025
Sun Lakes Lady Putters
Susan Gottschalk We have just completed our 28th season and have enjoyed 28 weeks on the Sisk Park and Oakwood putting courses. Included in this year’s putting activities were two holiday lunches, weekly team competitions, holes-in-one contests, sponsoring a pizza lunch for the maintenance workers, and participating in the Senior Games. Our membership amounted to…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
JWV Honored at MANA House Volunteer Breakfast
Nancy Stutman MANA (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force) House Catholic Charities held a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast at which Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 was honored for its dedication to veterans.