October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Meet the Sun Lakes Camera Club
Ken Duquaine Once again this fall, the Sun Lakes Camera Club (SLCC) will participate in the Open Houses sponsored by our communities. Visit our booth at Cottonwood Palo Verde on Oct. 5, at Sun Lakes Country Club on Oct. 12, and at IronOaks on Oct. 26. The many stunning images displayed at our table demonstrate…
October 2024, Religion
Dealing with Dementia
Tracy Newcomb, Sun Lakes Community Church Dementia. One word with so much weight to it. One word that can strike fear, or at least some apprehension, into the strongest of people. One word which so many of us are all too familiar with. As if the word isn’t difficult enough to deal with, the statistics…
Sports, October 2024
Register for Bocce Ball at Sun Lakes Country Club
The Sun Lakes Country Club Bocce Club is dedicated to fostering a fun and social atmosphere where members of all skill levels can enjoy the game of bocce ball. Our club welcomes all residents of Sun Lakes for play at the Sun Lakes Country Club Oasis bocce courts. Registration for the first sessions of play…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Singing Fights the Effects of Parkinson’s Disease
Donna Rosenheck Participants who live with Parkinson’s disease will tell you the music therapy and support they receive at Tremble Clefs makes them feel better. The Sun Lakes Tremble Clefs meet at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Riggs Road on the first and third Thursdays of each month. There is no requirement to know…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Savvy Travelers Club to Meet October 17
Jeanette Rajamaki The kick-off of our fall meetings will start on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Saguaro Room with Azamara Cruises. It has been years since they visited Chandler/Sun Lakes. Briefly, Azamara consists of four ships, 650 passengers, and is the leader in Destination Immersion Experiences; overnights and long, full days in…
October 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Lobs and Angles
David Zapatka The lob is alive and well. Watch any of the stronger players and you’ll see they all use the lob as a weapon. Why do lobs work? They catch the opponents off guard. Many opponents don’t deal well with the unexpected lob. They sometimes panic or don’t use proper footwork to get to…
Sports, October 2024
IMGA News
Bruce McCorkle Dan Smith, Tournament Director Planning is underway for the Ryder Cup competition with MOGA, which will be held on Dec. 3 and 5. Dan will work with Mark Nilsen on the details. We thrashed MOGA last year. Let’s do it again! Wayne Karp, Webmaster Todd Leseigne has volunteered to become Wayne’s backup. Lloyd…
October 2024, Religion
Pondering an Election
Pastor Steve Foss, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes With election rhetoric at an all-time high and accusations flying through the Internet like the tennis balls being rocketed around the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (as I write this article), the decision to elect our national leaders is upon most minds. Just what is…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Bridge Results
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Risen Savior Lutheran Church on Alma School Road. We have games on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Some games are for all levels. Beginner lessons will be starting this fall. Please join us. Contact George at 480-748-1242 for more information. August First Place…