Vicki Matunas Sign up for the Holiday Arts and Crafts Show at our Fall Membership Meeting. On Monday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. in the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center, 25630 S. Brentwood Dr., Sun Lakes, you will find the members of the Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association on their favorite day of the year—signing…
Clubs & Classes, September 2026
Sun Lakes Jeep Owners: Discovering Hidden Sites
Jim Carlson Do you live in Sun Lakes and own a Jeep? We have a growing group of Jeep enthusiasts getting to know one another. Some like to do trail rides, others looking for neighbors with similar interests while others may need technical assistance. Our group just started in 2026. No fee, no commitments! Our…
Features, September 2026
In Passing – September 2026
Linda (Bari) Freeman In the waning days of summer, in a small town in eastern New Mexico, our Father in Heaven allowed one of His most beautiful angels to leave the heavenly host for a brief wrinkle in time. Her name would be Linda Bari Freeman. Three souls on this earth had the privilege of…
Sports, September 2026
Play Your Best Pool: Understanding the FargoRate System
Steve Farmer In the game of pocket billiards, player skill is commonly measured using the FargoRate system. This system assigns a number to a player’s ability, usually ranging from about 200 for beginners to over 800 for top professionals. Knowing where you fall on this scale helps you better understand your game and set realistic…
Generals, September 2026
Bingo Night Fun!
Come join Tuesday Nights Together (TNT) for some BINGO! Beat the heat and enjoy some fellowship and fun. Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (9248 E. Riggs Rd.) invites you to join us for a lively BINGO night on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m. Bring your friends and family for an evening full of excitement!…
September 2026, Clubs & Classes
Wednesday Evening Bridge Games in Oakwood
Dianne Zimmerman Come and join the fun! Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club holds Wednesday evening bridge games at the Poolside Community Center in Oakwood Country Club. Please contact Director Kyle at 224–279-4942 to confirm the game will be held. Then, arrive by 5:15 p.m. as games begin at 5:30 p.m. This is a fun game at…
September 2026, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cathy Merritt Cheers Trip Opportunities While many Cheers members traveled to visit relatives and presumably to get away from the heat, others traveled to exotic places, including Hawaii, Africa, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and California. Some of the trips that are coming up include the following: Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Oct. 8 to 11, Price; $1,645 pp/double, $2,095 pp/single.…
September 2026, Sports
Alex scores an Ace!
Congratulations to Alex Kilanowski for making a hole-in-one on July 25, 2026, on the fourth hole at Oakwood Country Club on the Palms course using a nine wood. His playing partners were Cade Kilanowski (son) and Scott Howard. Way to go Alex!
September 2026, Sports
Ironwood Lady Niners
Bonnie Hoewing The smaller group of Ironwood Lady Niners (IWLN) that enjoy summer golf have persevered through the heat. Summer golf is coming to an end with overseeding scheduled for early Oct. After overseeding is completed, IWLN will be back reserving golf for the first time on Oct. 21 using Chelsea to sign up for…
September 2026, Generals
Exciting News: Join New Adventures in Learning for Our Biggest Semester Ever at ‘A Taste of New Adventures!’
Kyle Messner Free public preview week runs Sept. 21 to 24, featuring a Fall semester of 113 classes and 25 new instructors Get ready for our biggest semester yet! New Adventures in Learning is thrilled to highlight A Taste of New Adventures, our cornerstone preview week running from Sept. 21 through 24. This special event…