Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7. Personalized, objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS…
Generals, December 2024
Meet a Winner
Jan Bobbett As is the case every year, there was a good turnout for the Sun Lakes 1 Open House, which gives us all a chance to meet people and sample an array of regularly scheduled events that take place during the year. Most have been available to all Sun Lakers for years. As always,…
December 2024, Generals
SLCT’s ‘Exit Laughing’ Was Exactly What the Audience Did!
Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) presented their fall production, Exit Laughing, on Nov. 6 through Nov. 10 in Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. Audiences were continually laughing (and often howling) as the cast of four women and one man ably performed the comedy. The plot dealt with three women of a certain age and one woman’s…
December 2024, Generals
What Are the Benefits of Improv?
Every Monday morning, The ImproVables comedy improv troupe of Sun Lakes Community Theatre meets in a classroom at Cottonwood to practice their improv skills. “We work on our improv skills, such as listening and being in the moment,” states Phyllis Novy, director of The ImproVables. “Not only that, but we laugh for two hours. It…
Generals, December 2024
Daisies in December
Dannette Hunnel Looking for something bright, cheery, and unique to plant this winter? Try the euryops plant. This non-invasive perennial is often available at The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and many Valley nurseries. The price is about $9 for a 2.5-quart-size plant. Pronounced YOU-ree-ops and meaning “large eye,” the euryops plant is also known as the…
December 2024, Generals
Thrive at Every Age: Exploring the Benefits of Robson Reserve’s Life Enrichment Program
Lance Williams, Executive Director Dear Sun Lakes Residents, I hope this message finds you well as you enjoy the holiday season. As you reflect on your future living arrangements, please consider some key advantages that our community offers. At Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes we continually seek to provide the highest quality of life and…
Generals, December 2024
The Foundation Awards $4,500 Grant to New Adventures in Learning
Bill Becker New Adventures in Learning (NAIL) started in 1998 when a small group of Sun Lakes residents and officials of Chandler-Gilbert Community College saw a need for a program for seniors who value lifelong learning. The program initially offered just a few classes, and by 2006, Chandler-Gilbert Community College expanded the Sun Lakes Center…
December 2024, Generals
Want to Sell Your Art at Art at the Lakes?
Diane Hitt The Art at the Lakes 2025 annual show is on March 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of March 8. Last year, we had an amazing turnout of people enjoying art, and our artists said that the sales were great. We had a big raffle and food…
Generals, December 2024
The Senior Games—Behind the Scenes
Ray Texeira It’s a Thursday at 1:10 p.m. in the Phoenix Room at Cottonwood, and preparations are being made for the start of the Senior Games meeting. Several conference-size tables with seating for 20 fill the room, along with spectator seating for 15 more. The team has been meeting for the past seven months. Members…
Generals, December 2024
United in Faith: A Gala Celebration of Messianic Worship
Benita Altamirano Riesgraf Messianic worship offers a unique journey, bridging Jewish faith and heritage with the revelation of Yeshua (Jesus) as the Messiah. Our gatherings become invitations to witness the unity and love of the Messiah, drawing people closer to His promises and creating a community that transcends cultural and denominational lines. Our worship gatherings…