After some very windy days on the course in March, we were all hoping for mild and sunny days of golf in April! Our Member/Guest tourney on March 20 was a great success, with fun and games enjoyed by all, although several players expressed some frustration and experienced calamity on the frisbee hole! Through generous…
Clubs & Classes, May 2025
Daughters of the American Revolution
Melinda Eshpeter The Gila Butte Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently dedicated two plaques near the Veterans Memorial Plaza at Sun Lakes Country Club commemorating America 250. The featured speaker at the event was Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart. America 250 is an initiative of the National Society to…
May 2025, Sports
Cottonwood Tennis Club Held Annual Can-Am Tournament
Barb Jorgensen This tournament isn’t just a contest of tennis skills, but one of many, and all in good fun! Which country makes the best drink? USA’s Bloody Mary vs. Canada’s Caesar. Who wears the most patriotic clothing, and who can sing each other’s anthem the loudest? Chef Jeff Villareal treated nearly 100 participants to…
May 2025
Cheers Singles Group
Cathy Merritt Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 172 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out,…
May 2025, Sports
Ironwood Lady Niners: End of Season Awards
Bonnie Hoewing The Ironwood Lady Niners (IWLN) are nearing the end of their spring season, with many of our members returning to summer homes. We had our Flamingo Fairway Classic Luncheon and Awards on April 9 at Oakwood Poolside. The 2026 State Medallion qualifying rounds were played this past January and February at Ironwood. Two…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Rotary Club – May 2025
Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Thanks Its Golf Tournament Sponsors Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) held its 31st Annual Golf Tournament at Sun Lakes Oakwood Country Club. More than 130 golfers competed for the annual men’s and women’s flight trophies. At the event, RCSL President Peter Meade…
Religion, May 2025
Why Was Jesus Seen as a Threat?
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ April is a month of contrasts. For many, it reflects Easter, Passover, and, in some years, Ramadan while also welcoming the full bloom of spring. It’s a time when the earth shakes off winter’s gray and leans toward something new—growth, change, even disruption. That…
Generals, May 2025
Robson Resort Communities Wins Three Gold Awards at NAHB’s The Nationals
Robson Resort Communities, a premier leader in luxury 55+ living, proudly announces it earned three Gold Awards at The Nationals, the prestigious New Home Sales and Marketing Awards presented by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The ceremony, held on Feb. 25 in Las Vegas, honors the top achievements in the home building industry…
April 2025, Front Page
Club Volunteers Make the Difference
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Our annual spring Special Hike this year took place in Lake Havasu, Ariz., and it was a great time for all who participated. Had Ron Deraas and Joan Carlisle not volunteered to plan and make the arrangements for this hike, we would not have had the memorable experience we…
April 2025, Front Page
Sun Lakes Company Rangers Celebrate Six Years
Dawn Yamanouchi In 2025 the Sun Lakes Rangers are celebrating their sixth anniversary! Starting with five members in 2019, the Company has grown to more than 40 full and probationary Rangers in 2025. In the past year, Sun Lakes Company has added the Superior Police Department as another law enforcement agency we partner with. This…