Judy Fink Spring has sprung! Shopping at the Friends Bookshop, located in the southeast corner of the Robson Library, is always an enjoyable experience! You never know what treasures you will discover. Look for the blue banner. Come and check us out! Look for your favorite author or find a new one. We have books…
May 2025, Sports
IronOaks Tennis Club Members Eat Up Season Farewell Potluck!
DD Kullman On April 6 the IronOaks Tennis Club hosted its Season Farewell Potluck in the new Poolside building. More than 65 people attended the event. Members shared various delicious, homemade dishes—everything from appetizers and salads to main entrées and desserts. The building’s new layout was conducive to the buffet-style potluck, with plenty of counter…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Desert Artists Club
Sue Sindelar Welcome May here in Sun Lakes. We certainly have much warmer weather, allowing the heat-loving plants to rejuvenate and provide their own special beauty this spring and summer. The birds, rabbits, and, yes, wild horses are energized and enjoying their freedom to fully come alive and enjoy nature in all its glory. We…
May 2025, Generals
The Foundation Makes Awards to AFMA Sun Lakes Firefighters Food Fund and Art at the Lakes Nonprofit Organization
Jeanne Becker, Foundation Treasurer The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation has made its annual award of $6,000 to the Sun Lakes Firefighters Food Fund, which is used by the firefighters and EMS personnel at Stations 231 and 232 to help supplement the cost of food, which they pay for themselves because there is no fire…
May 2025, Features
We Pray for Peace
Ela Cabral Memorial Day is May 26, a day dedicated to the fallen in the name of peace, and we are grateful. We remember the sacrifices made by thousands of men and women of history past to ensure that future generations know a life of choice and freedom, and we are grateful. We remember the…
Sports, May 2025
OLGA Golf News
Mary Dyrseth OLGA’s Member/Guest event was held on March 19. The theme was “Sporty Golf Girls.” You were supposed to wear your favorite team jersey. Based on the pictures I saw of the entrants, I don’t think we have that many sports fans in OLGA. If I was able to go, I would have worn…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Computer Booters Workshop
It is time again for Computer Booters’ next quarterly workshop. This workshop will feature a presentation by Ed Robson Library staff on their online services, followed by a presentation on digital literacy and its importance. Topics: • Maricopa County Library District—Online Services: Maricopa County Library has a wide range of digital services. Your library account…
Sports, May 2025
Cottonwood Tennis Club: 3.0/3.5 Ladies Tennis League Celebrates End of Season
The Ladies 3.0/3.5 League celebrated their final play with a pretty sandwich and salad lunch by Susan Aparico, homemade table deco by Toni Reider, and, of course, wine. The group is very grateful to have Susie Dunn taking charge of the league. Kris Ongert and Pat McRobert tied for first place. Tina Carr and Toni…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Junk Journal Club: Transforming Cast-Offs Into Creative Treasures
Sarah Marks Imagine breathing new life into forgotten treasures—turning old magazines, discarded CDs, and even plastic water bottles into stunning works of art. That’s precisely the magic happening with the Sun Lakes Junk Journaling group. This vibrant community is embracing the creative trend of transforming discarded paper and found objects into unique journals, captivating collage…
Clubs & Classes, May 2025
Chordaires Rocked a Full House
Linda Ryan The Chordaires show, “A Weekend in New York,” entertained a sold-out crowd on April 5 with popular songs sung barbershop style. Three well-known Sun Lakes performers, Ginger Henry, Barbie Bergerson, and Nancy Patterson, starred in a skit about three girlfriends on a trip to the Big Apple. They were funny throughout and touching…