Mary Dyrseth OLGA has a new board for 2025. Linda Anderson takes over as president, Pam Grimmer as vice president, Linda Morris as secretary, and Connie Hughes as treasurer. Thank you for volunteering, ladies. The OLGA charity event raised $3,230 for the Assistance League of the East Valley. This organization provides much-needed assistance for school-aged…
March 2025, Generals
First Responders Open House
Bill Shedd On Jan. 25 the First Responders Open House at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse office was well attended by the Sun Lakes community. The MCSO staff, Sun Lakes Posse, Arizona Fire & Medical, and the Arizona Heroes Home Teams want to thank all of you who came by to visit to see first-hand…
Features, March 2025
Love Was in the Air
Paulette Benning Just in time for St. Valentine’s Day at Shelly and Dennis Nelson’s home on East Lambert Drive in Oakwood. They infused their home with love, warmth, and charm. The “love” journey began with an outstanding exterior light display and a huge Welcome wreath on the front door. The interior settings continued with an…
Features, March 2025
Word of the Month: Compersion
David Zapatka Reader Linda Walker writes, “I was studying the Bible and wanted to know the opposite of jealousy. Google AI Gemini told me of a new word, “compersion.” It said, ‘Jealousy is the feeling of resentment or anger toward someone because they possess something you desire. Compersion is the feeling of joy or contentment…
March 2025, Generals
AFMA Appreciates Their Fire Corps Volunteers
Brian Curry The Chiefs and Fire Board members of the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority showed their appreciation to the all-volunteer Sun Lakes Fire Corps at a recent luncheon at Stone & Vine. The Fire Corps assists the authority in everything from lockboxes to home inspections.
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
Edgar Cayce Study Group
What, another meeting? But this one is different, and you will love it. We will learn from each other and also from the readings of Edgar Cayce. We meet every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Room A-2 of Cottonwood Country Club. We have group discussions from the book A Search for God through the Edgar…
Clubs & Classes, March 2025
Card Scores
Tuesday Night Cribbage Jeff Scott Join us for Cribbage every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in the Cottonwood clubhouse A-7 Painting Room. Games are organized by Stan Wengrzyn. 1/07. 1st Ted Jacobs 13+109, 2nd Liz Schubert 11+76, 3rd Pat O’Donnell 10+50, Low Richard Lewin 4-71, 22 Hand Liz Schubert, 24 Hand Joyce Elliott 1/14. 1st…
Features, March 2025
The Perfect Card Holder Does Exist
Dana Rebmann After playing Uno No Mercy with the kids and Samba with the folks, it became apparent that we needed a better solution for holding playing cards—something that would be hands-free, portable, and hold lots and lots of cards. Uno No Mercy has a Draw 10 card, for heaven’s sake! Years ago, the crocheter…
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
Daughters of the American Revolution
The Gila Butte Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) participated in the Parada del Sol parade in Scottsdale, along with other DAR chapters, the Sons of the American Revolution, and Children of the American Revolution. Some rode on floats, while others walked the parade route handing out American flags, and…
March 2025, Sports
Winners Net Kudos at IronOaks Tennis Club’s Gender Doubles Tournament
DD Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) hosted an exciting, weeklong Gender Doubles Tournament Jan. 13–18. More than 40 matches were held over six days, and 24 teams participated. The annual event celebrated winning teams in men’s and women’s 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 level doubles play. Following are the results of the doubles pairs winners:…