More Than a Symbol Lee Murray You see it everywhere, our U.S. flag. On billboards, T-shirts, adorning buildings including the White House, and featured prominently at government offices and at military ceremonies. But what does our venerable flag mean? Many would call it a symbol, a banner representing our country. But it’s really much more…
Generals, August 2025
Bunker Time Is Now at IronOaks
Pat Horning, IronOaks President Bunker Time Is Now at IronOaks—Plus, Poolside Café to Remain Open All Summer! Exciting Progress on the Course As mentioned in last month’s update, the sand bunker renovations on the Sonoran and Palms golf courses are now in full swing (pun intended!). The process begins with the removal of the old…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
¿Habla Español?
Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate Spanish speakers…
August 2025, Sports
MOGA News
Vic Russelavage Results of June Tournament Events All events are on Thursday with 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. tee times, shotgun start. June 5 – Oakwood Shootout (84 Players) First place in their flights: Brian Bergstrom, John Skoworn, Rick Staszewski, Pat Wilson, Jerry Tuman, Bud Hewitt, Barry Schwartz, Jeff Cohen, Mike Hendricks, Jim Schaper, Jim…
Clubs & Classes, August 2025
50+Fit with Julie
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…
Clubs & Classes, August 2025
To Fish or Not to Fish—Depends on the Weather
Mark Moberg From June 1 through the 26th, my wife Eileen and I planned to spend time out of the heat in the incredible, picturesque mountains of Colorado. We rendezvous with two other Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club (SLFFC) members and their wives at various times during that period. My primary goal was to float…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Kinetic Karate Classes
Charmaine Roberts What Is Kinetic Karate? Kinetic Karate begins with the kinetic chain. The kinetic chain is the interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems. Our nerves, muscles, and joints work together to create human movement. Kinetic Karate generates movement that creates energy in our muscles and joints. The objective of a dynamic, energetic,…
Religion, August 2025
Bible Study—The Book of Numbers
Beth Smith Welcome to “Journey Through the Wilderness: Faith, Rebellion, and Divine Providence in the Book of Numbers,” a journey that reflects our own spiritual walks with its blend of faith, rebellion, and the manifestation of divine providence. The Book of Numbers offers a detailed account of the Israelites’ wanderings. More than a historical account,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2025
Coolness Is Coming
Yvonne Orlich It’s hot—too hot to do almost anything. But It will be cooler soon. And here’s a piece of advice: Be cool! Come join the Sun Lakes Chorale. It’s a cool group. Yes, even us oldies can be cool. September will certainly be cooler than it is here in July. Right now, we feel…
Clubs & Classes, August 2025
Science and Technology
Karen Vollis Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool…