Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 186 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
August 2024, Generals
Rover’s Rest Stop: The Dreaded Retractable Leash
A retractable leash—length of thin cord wound around a spring-loaded device housed inside a plastic handle, which is designed to fit comfortably in a human hand with a button on the handle that controls how much of the cord is extended. These leashes are popular, primarily because they allow dogs more freedom to sniff and…
August 2024, Sports
Let’s Play Bocce Ball at Oasis Bocce Courts
Karen Jankovich 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. Bocce Sessions: Sessions are eight weeks long. Available sessions are November/December, January/February, and March/April. Join us…
August 2024, Generals
Which Community Will Win the Senior Games Trophy?
Ray Texeira The Senior Games trophy wants to come home to one of the communities, either Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood Palo Verde, IronOaks, or Robson Reserve. The games will be played at various locations within these communities. The events are currently being finalized. There is a game for anyone to play, regardless of age,…
August 2024, Features
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook The National Kitchen & Bath Association organizes an annual Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS), and companies are invited to submit their new, innovative products to compete to win Gold or Silver in five categories. They are products that make a design statement, are game changing, are most functional, are standout sustainable, or in…
Sports, August 2024
Hole-in-One
Jean Karich got a hole-in-one on Sonoran 3.
August 2024, Religion
Taking Action to Support Older Adults
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed annually in June, highlights the critical issue of elder abuse and the importance of safeguarding the dignity and rights of older adults. As global demographics shift toward an aging population, addressing and preventing elder abuse becomes increasingly urgent. One of the most…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
¿Habla Español?
Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Bridge Results
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club is held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church on Alma School Road. We have games for all levels on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Also offered in the fall are beginner and intermediate lessons. Please join us! Contact George Hofer at 480-748-1242 for more info. June…
August 2024, Religion
Twilight Shabbat Service
The Twilight Shabbat service for August will be held on Aug. 9 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Full services are conducted each month, starting in September, except for July and August, on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For additional information or to have your questions answered…