George Abernathy The Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club (SLFFC) held their annual dinner and fundraiser for the disabled veterans with Arizona Veterans Fly Fishing (AZVFF) on Oct. 22 at Stone & Barrel restaurant with great success. Thanks to all who attended the event. The feedback from those who attended was that it was an enjoyable…
Recently, members of our group took a trip to Fountain Hills Arts & Crafts Festival, then took a nice late afternoon boat ride on the Desert Belle Cruise at Saguaro Lake. We were picked up at the Cottonwood main parking lot under the flagpole, enjoyed a bus ride to our destination, and enjoyed all the…
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt When I lived in Northern Virginia and was driving around one morning, I noticed a craft store had just opened in our vicinity. My creation for some fine crafts was in my mind. Bow making, floral and wreath designing, centerpieces for tables, decorating homes for the holidays, homemade gifts for family and…
Kathleen Ismael, IronOaks Reflexology That Little Christmas Tree For years and years I’ve had a large tree The smell of the pine remains with me! Popcorn strung by the children— Cranberries and paper chains made with glee. Beautiful ornaments hung on the tree. Pretty lights strung around and around, Old-fashioned birds, bells, and tinsel Would…
Joyce Caroline Anderson Joyce Caroline Anderson, 90, passed away on Oct. 7, 2024, in Sun Lakes, Ariz. She was born to her parents Hazel and Ernest Miller on Dec. 21, 1933, in Leonia, Idaho. Joyce’s life was characterized by her beautiful spirit, her deep love for her family, and a consistently positive attitude that touched…
David Zapatka Reader Luz Stella Perotti wrote, “I had a SPLENDID time reading that one (Splendor). It is one of my favorite words.” While reading a fiction writers evaluation team’s comments about what makes a story successful, I came across these sentences, “Successful: tight writing, sharp dialogue, creative use of language, vivid imagery, a surprising…
David Taylor Sunlight has always had a sort of mental health healing effect on humans. Bright, sunny days just seem to lift our spirits. However, there are many types of light. One type can heal physical ailments. Laser light has been found to be a very effective healing type of light. With the advancements in…
Janet Cook Having two primary bedrooms (which include an en suite bathroom) started becoming a popular amenity for luxury new builds starting in 2019, and home remodeling additions to create one soon followed. It wasn’t always for guest purposes. Some were for a married couple to have a his and hers bedroom because of different…
Jeanne Porter voted at Robson Ranch in Denton, Texas, in her 20th presidential election. She first voted in the 1944 election between Thomas Dewey and FDR. After she and her husband Dick retired from teaching in Connecticut, they moved to Sun Lakes Country Club in the early 1980s, and they lived at 8883 Fairway Blvd.…
Kim Kubsch Clearing a home after someone passes away can be an emotional and challenging task. The first five steps to help you through the process were featured in the October 2024 Sun Lakes Splash. Here are the last five steps to clearing an estate: 6. Handle Financial Affairs • Settle Debts: Pay off any…