Dwight Flatt Candidates running for the Arizona House and Senate, along with Maricopa County positions, will highlight the Sun Lakes Democratic Club’s July 8 meeting at Sun Lakes Country Club. Candidates vying for county spots include Tyler Kamp running for Maricopa County Sheriff. Kamp’s two-decade-plus tenure at the Phoenix Police Department included positions as Shift…
July 2024, Generals
Lions Club Donates Check to Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse
The Sun Lakes Lions Club (Evening) presented the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse with a $500 check for medical equipment for the Sun Lakes Posse Medical Equipment Loaner Program. The Posse loans medical equipment to residents of Sun Lakes free of charge for three months. President Larry Palmer presented the check to Commander Craig Lloyd at…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Poker—Low Stakes Dealer’s Choice Games
Nick Adams There are many varieties of poker beyond Texas Hold ’em. Do you enjoy playing low stakes poker but have trouble finding five or six regulars to fill a game? I’d like to find others who would enjoy playing on a weekly or biweekly basis, rotating at each other’s homes. Game examples: 5-7 Card…
July 2024, Generals
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Supported Memorial Day Service
Bill Shed The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse had the honor to support the Memorial Day Service held at Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery on May 27. The four patrol units provided the required parking and security support, as well as the privilege of escorting the 50 motorcycle riders from the two Veterans of…
Features, July 2024
Jacquie’s Corner: Another Chapter Back in My Early Days—A Special Time
Jacqueline Mary Ruffino-Platt Remembering many years back when the pastor of the little church across the street from my home in New Jersey asked me to look after his father-in-law who was very old and could not feed, dress, bathe himself, and needed assistance. I was quite young at the time, 19 years old to…
Generals, July 2024
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!
Linda Cools In a chaotic world, once in a while, we all need to step back from our lives. In an ultra-fast society bombarded by social media outlets, we desperately need a social, physical, and emotional reset. We all carry a lot of baggage from our past and present. Oftentimes, it’s that very baggage, which…
July 2024, Sports
Building Bridges—Making Friends
Maryann Sinerius Short Court Tennis was introduced at the Cottonwood Palo Verde tennis courts to help people try the sport of tennis. It was designed for those who: • Love tennis but can’t play the full court • People with mobility limitations or recovering from injury • People who may have been uncomfortable with the…
Clubs & Classes, July 2024
Julie’s Fitness
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…
Clubs & Classes, July 2024
Rotary Club Named 2024 CUSD Teacher of the Year
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes’ 2024 Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) Teacher of the Year award was presented to Todd Daniels, teacher at Casteel High School (Queen Creek). He was awarded $2,000. Jentry Yard, Casteel High School (Queen Creek), and Liana Clareson, CTA Goodman Elementary (Chandler), each…
Generals, July 2024
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook There are several different objectives when choosing to do home remodeling. Often it is to customize the home to the owners’ design taste and to better facilitate their lifestyle. Some are wanting to update their kitchen and bathrooms and have more efficient appliances. Others are wanting to have their home ready to sell…