Dannette Hunnel Join us on Saturdays this winter from 9:30 a.m. to noon. No skill or equipment is needed. There is no competition and no fees. No commitments or consistent attendance is required. No scores are recorded. No partners or scheduling is needed. There are no set teams. No pool cue is required. We play…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Desert Navy Update
Richard Volpe As we approach the month of November, there are some changes that have been made regarding the times and location of our monthly meetings. Our next scheduled meeting is on Friday, Nov. 17. The meeting will be held at Black Bear Diner at 10 a.m. The restaurant is located at the far end…
Generals, November 2023
Tuesday Nights Together in November
Cathy Smoot Sun Lakes United Methodist Church at 9248 E. Riggs Road hosts Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free programs, every month! Topics vary from lively and entertaining to serious and informative. A light meal will be offered for a free-will offering at 5 p.m., and the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m. Join…
Religion, November 2023
Meet Ela Cabral, Unity Church of Sun Lakes Board Member
Mark Wenz After retiring in 2020 during the COVID pandemic, Ela Cabral prayed for guidance. She no longer wanted to live in Whittier, Calif., and was looking for a new direction when she received signs that motivated her to sell her house and look at Arizona as a possible retirement location. After first leasing a…
Generals, November 2023
Science and Technology
Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool indoors and…
Generals, November 2023
Winter Dinner and Variety Show—Calling All Acts!
Sun Lakes Community Theatre is pleased to announce that we are sponsoring a brand-new entertainment opportunity! The evening will include a buffet dinner and a variety of entertaining acts, along with Cornbread and Beans, a short, one-act play directed by Kate King-Turner. It will all be happening Jan. 16 and 17, 2024, in the Arizona…
Religion, November 2023
Our Unpredictable World
Pastor Mitch McDonald I am writing this article for the November edition of the Splash on Saturday, Oct. 7. Like all across this nation, I awoke this morning to the news that Israel had been invaded by Hamas. My mind immediately went to Psalm 122:6-9, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you…
Generals, November 2023
Meet the Authors Event November 8
Sun Lakes Friends of the Library has lined up five authors for their free Nov. 8 event. All are Arizona based whose writings are a mix of genres, styles, plot periods, and locations. Come and welcome our guests Donis Casey, Laurie Fagen, Margaret Morse, Karen Odden, and Betty Webb. The program will begin at 11…
Sports, November 2023
Cottonwood Tennis Club News
Jerry Higgins Cottonwood Tennis Club star Ron Ryer continued his winning ways in the San Diego Senior Tournament. Ron brought home the gold medal from the men’s doubles tournament and continued his collection of valuable metals by winning the silver medal in mixed doubles later that afternoon.
Generals, November 2023
Fall Migration Brings the Birds
Fall migration brings changes in what birds are visiting. In October, on a walk around a lake in Sun Lakes, we might see local birds like a snowy egret, a green heron, and a few mallards. But come November, there are large numbers of American wigeons returned from a 4,400-mile flight from Northern Canada. Then…