R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed annually in June, highlights the critical issue of elder abuse and the importance of safeguarding the dignity and rights of older adults. As global demographics shift toward an aging population, addressing and preventing elder abuse becomes increasingly urgent. One of the most…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
¿Habla Español?
Dianne Zimmerman 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…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Bridge Results
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club is held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church on Alma School Road. We have games for all levels on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Also offered in the fall are beginner and intermediate lessons. Please join us! Contact George Hofer at 480-748-1242 for more info. June…
August 2024, Religion
Twilight Shabbat Service
The Twilight Shabbat service for August will be held on Aug. 9 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Full services are conducted each month, starting in September, except for July and August, on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For additional information or to have your questions answered…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Doll Collector Club
Brooks Scofield The Doll Collector Club has opened a doll repair division, and on a fee-for-service basis repairs collectable dolls from past years that have been too much loved. We repair hair and bodies and aim for a “like new” look. We work with composition dolls of the 1930s, China dolls, and vinyl dolls of…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Women’s Association News
The annual Fall Bazaar will be coming soon to Sun Lakes. The Sun Lakes Women’s Association includes all three country clubs. Our annual Fall Bazaar will be held on Oct. 16, and we are accepting vendors at this time. For those members who donated their time and have helped in past years, you made each…
August 2024, Religion
The Days of Summer
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ As a pastor and a lover of dogs, I often find myself reflecting on the simple joys and profound lessons our furry friends bring into our lives. My administrative assistant and I share a mutual affection for dogs, and we’ve observed how their companionship…
August 2024, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Attitude Makes a Difference
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Improving your mental attitude can greatly improve your game. I was inspired to write this article due to the fact that recently while competing I fell victim to a poor attitude in the middle of a match that negatively affected my play. Having a positive attitude can equal a positive outcome…
August 2024, Features
The Transformative Influence of FC Arizona on Our Communities
In the heart of the East Valley, FC Arizona, a dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been quietly revolutionizing the lives of underserved youth through the universal language of soccer. As its moniker, FC (Futbol Club) Arizona, suggests, this organization is much more than a mere soccer club; it is a beacon of hope and opportunity…
August 2024, Sports
OLGA Golf News
Mary Dyrseth Hello Gentle Readers! Sorry I missed the deadline to submit an OLGA article for last month’s Splash. I was busy driving across the loneliest highway in the USA—Highway 50 across the Nevada desert from Utah to California. Did you know Utah has the most UFO sightings in the country? I didn’t see any…