David Zapatka Reader Bob Mack, commenting on the June WOTM column wrote, “I enjoyed your Chimichurri article, Thanks. Quite the background for such a great tasting meat sauce. I like the old Spanish dictionary definition, confusion. LOL. I recently took some Trader Joe’s Chimichurri sauce, from their deli section, and blended it with some hard-boiled egg yolks,…
August 2024, Sports
Bocce Ball Club Update
Kathy Hoff, Publicist During these record-breaking temperatures, we fondly look forward to the fall when we can get back on the bocce ball courts and see new and old friends. The Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club 2024-25 season kicks off on Oct. 27 at our Wine & Cheese event at Sisk Park, located in the…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Day Trippers Sun Lakes Travel Group
Do you enjoy taking day trips but hate the hassle of driving to get to your destination? Do you enjoy the beauty of our state and would like to find a way to see the wonders of our state hassle-free with other Sun Lakes residents who share your passion? The Day Trippers may be just…
August 2024, Religion
Sun Lakes United Church of Christ Helps Local Elementary School
For the second year in a row, the Mission and Outreach Ministry of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ asked the congregation to help support the needs of Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School, and they did. For the month of June, members of the congregation purchased a variety of school supplies that are needed by…
August 2024, Sports
Lady Putters Host Lunch for Maintenance Crew
Susan Gottschalk The maintenance crew is responsible for the upkeep of the Sisk Park putting course, as well as so many other areas in Cottonwood Palo Verde. The crew, under the direction of Scott Anderson, attended an appreciation pizza lunch in April, courtesy of the Sun Lakes Lady Putters.
August 2024, Generals
Save the Date: Sun Lakes Country Club Craft Show
Attention crafters! The Sun Lakes Country Club Craft Show, to benefit the Sun Lakes Mobile Food Program, will be held Nov. 1 and 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $30 per table. Contact Bobbie Marx at 352-874-1350 if you are interested in participating. Contact us soon, as tables are selling fast.
August 2024, Generals
Message from the President
Leonard Horst It has already been a scorcher of a summer, and we still have a couple months of it ahead of us. Scientists and psychologists have studied the effects of extreme heat on humans for several decades and found there is a direct connection between long periods of heat, mood swings, and resulting behavior.…
Generals, August 2024
Yes, It’s Hot!
Okay, we all know it’s summer in Arizona and the temperatures can be challenging. Why not try an indoor activity with friends, family, and neighbors? Crystal Cards (CC) offers in-home sales. You can invite everyone to your home, CC will bring you a large selection of greeting cards, and you can all “shop” in air-conditioned…
August 2024, Features
In Passing – August 2024
Tom Amrhein Tom Amrhein, a devoted husband, loving father, and adoring grandfather, passed away at the age of 85 on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Tom found great joy in serving his community in Arizona, notably through his volunteer work at the Phoenix Trolley Museum, where his passion for history and trains shone brightly. His dedication…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Man from Mars Among Speakers at Sun Lakes Dems Meeting
Dwight Flatt Local Sun Lakes area Democrats attending the Sun Lake Democratic Club’s (SLDC) Aug. 12 meeting will have the rare opportunity to meet a man from Mars—actually, ASU’s Mars Space Flight Facility. Jonathan Hill, a graduate of ASU, worked the last 17 years as an engineer and scientist at the ASU Mars Space Flight…