Tera Crisalida The IronOaks Breakers Pool League has continued to enjoy 8-Ball and 9-Ball this month, and we also have a tournament running. Who will be the winner? Stay tuned for the results next month. Tournament play is a great way to test your skills against your peers! League members played 1,581 organized games in…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Spring Cleaning Your Windows Computer
Helen Seaton The Computer Booters Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, in the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center, 25630 S. Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. The presentation will be on caring for your PC. Is your PC starting to groan and splutter? Just like your car, your PC will benefit from…
May 2024, Generals
Summer ‘Splash’ Deliveries
It’s that time of year when some residents head out for cooler climates, including our amazing Rotary volunteers who deliver the Splash to your home. During the summer months of May through September, the Splash will be mailed directly to your home in Sun Lakes. Please call us at 480-895-4216 if you would like to…
May 2024, Generals
Calling All Sun Lakers
Sharon Gerdik How long have you lived in Sun Lakes? Have you been here for years? Did you just move here recently? Are you here for just part of each year? No matter which category you fall into, you should consider joining the Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT)! Whatever your skills and interests may be,…
Clubs & Classes, May 2024
NAIL: Meet our Governing Council
Kyle Messner Interested in learning something new? At New Adventures in Learning (NAIL), in conjunction with Chandler/Gilbert Community College (CGCC), we’re dedicated to providing programs that empower individuals to embrace curiosity, pursue their passions, and embrace lifelong growth and development. Leading this effort is our Governing Council, a dedicated group of individuals who generously volunteer…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Apple Club Notice
Marilyn Conner Hello Apple Device Users, Well, our class season is over. The last class on Air Tags and Find My, presented by John Groves, was outstanding and a big hit. Thank you, John. Next, we will be presenting the Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. It premieres on June 10, but we will be showcasing it…
May 2024, Sports
Hole-In-One – May 2024
An Ace for Nardiello Barbara Arakelian Congratulations to Ron Nardiello who scored a hole-in-one on the third hole at Sun Lakes Country Club using a 7 iron on March 11, 2024. Ron’s playing partners Ken Haugland and Gary Smith witnessed his achievement. Way to go, Ron! Hole-in-One for Austin Barbara Arakelian Congratulations to Austin Nichols…
May 2024, Features
The Slipper Plant
Dannette Hunnel The slipper plant is recognized as a succulent with green stems that grow upright from its root. With its woody, waxy look, many assume it’s bamboo. It’s a unique perennial with two-inch-wide, orange, slipper-shaped flowers along the stems—hence, the name. Some say the blooms look more like a mini orange bird of paradise…
May 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: New Player Tips
David Zapatka New to pickleball and want to improve quickly? Try these tips: * Seek out a mentor to help you learn the game. Talk with experienced players to glean information and helpful tips. Try what they suggest. Practice using their advice. * Serve deep and into the middle of the opponents’ court. Do not…
May 2024, Generals
Sun Lakes Shooter Places at Robson Trap Trials
Vicki Ray Jack Toews was the top shooter for Sun Lakes at the 2024 Robson Trap Trials held March 22 at Tucson Trap and Skeet. Quail Creek won the trials for the second year in a row and will host the 2025 event. Shooters convene each year from Robson communities across Arizona, shooting three rounds…