Janet Cook A home can be the best overall investment, for it impacts the quality of our day-to-day life. Many homeowners remodel at purchase to personalize the home (and the convenience of not moving in until it’s done!) or after living there a few years, being very familiar with what isn’t working and the wisdom…
August 2025, Generals
Maricopa County Library, Ed Robson Branch, Offers a Broad Range of Programs
Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. August Events: Registration is required, and space…
August 2025, Generals
Unit 19 Townhomes Only
Unit 19’s board will hold the August monthly meetings for townhome owners only, starting at 4 p.m. in the Steve Nolan Conference Room: planning meeting on Aug. 21 and monthly meeting on Aug. 28. All homeowners are encouraged to attend. The monthly meeting is the only meeting where the board makes community decisions, and homeowner…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Desert Artists Club—Come and Get Inspired
Sue Sindelar Welcoming August here is Sun Lakes can mean many different things to each of us. One thing for sure is that the summer heat is now half over! Some of us might be thinking that it’s time to “get out of the Valley” for needed relief. Others might be enjoying inside time reading,…
August 2025, Sports
IronOaks Lady Breakers
Kim L. Hutchinson Have you played pool before and forgotten the rules? Has it been years since you played and you’re afraid you might embarrass yourself? Were you never that good but really enjoyed playing? Then IronOaks Lady Breakers might be just what you need. IronOaks Lady Breakers would like to invite you to stop…
Features, August 2025
In Passing – August 2025
Daniel Bogaard Daniel Dee Bogaard, age 75, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away on July 10, 2025. He was born in Orange City, Iowa, on June 14, 1950. Dan graduated from M-OC High School, attended Northwestern College, and received a B.A. degree from the University of Iowa. He was married to Betty Vanden Hull on…
August 2025, Generals
What Does an Arizona Ranger Do?
Bill Boone, Arizona Ranger – Sun Lakes Company When most people hear the term Arizona Ranger, their minds might flash back to black-and-white Westerns or the storied lawmen of the Old West. But today’s Arizona Rangers are not just a page from history—we are a dedicated, all-volunteer law enforcement support and community service organization, proud…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
JWV Donates Robotic Pets to Help VA Dementia Patients
Nancy Stutman Who wouldn’t like to have a soft, furry animal that didn’t need to be walked, fed, or cleaned up after? By raising funds biannually in its Poppy Campaigns at Fry’s Market Places, Jewish War Veterans Copper State 619 (JWV) is delighted to be able to provide these pets for the Phoenix VA Medical…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Desert Threads News
Blanca Sanchez, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Hello Quilty Friends, We have been reading about vintage quilt blocks, such as the Kansas City Star in the past month’s article. Today, I’d like to share with you some more interesting and motivating inspiration about nostalgic vintage quilt patterns. In the link below, you’ll learn about…
Sports, August 2025
Patriots Enjoy Pancakes at Independence Day Celebration
DD Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) executive board hosted its annual Independence Day tennis social and pancake breakfast on July 5, and this year, fireworks and bellies were bursting! Members enjoyed social play from 7:30 to 9 a.m., followed by a delicious breakfast buffet on the IronOaks Fitness Center patio. Club volunteers organized the…