Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 213 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,…
Veterans Coffee Hour is held every second Thursday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. at Valley of the Sun Memorial Cemetery located at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, in Chandler. Join us for coffee and donuts, share stories with fellow veterans, and learn about veteran services. Come join us for the camaraderie! Meeting…
Each year the Gila Butte Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Sun Lakes honors cadets at the Basha High School ROTC annual ceremony. The state ROTC chairperson assigns schools to specific DAR chapters for the ROTC awards, and the ROTC commander at each school selects a senior for the award, with winners…
Jacqueline M. Ruffino As I looked out the window from our lovely home, I saw a few folks riding their bikes, two- or three-wheelers, or walking along with their loved ones or some good friends. I rode a bike when I was a child and loved it. However, for many years, I have not sat…
Jan Bobbett Happy traveling to our part-time Sun Lakers. If you’re heading back to (another) home before the heat gets uncomfortable for you, just know we will welcome you back when you return. We are adding four new books to our Best Sellers cabinet this month. Two are (no surprise) by James Patterson—usually a popular…
David Zapatka One of my favorite dishes on cruise ships is fish al fresco, “fish cooked and eaten in the fresh air.” This means the executive chef purchases fresh-caught fish in the ports, displays them in the outdoor grill section of the ship, then cooks them to order. One of my favorites is chimichurri on…
Karyl Garbow Fit and Fun is a positive health and wellness group embracing a healthy lifestyle! Receive information about health and lifestyle issues as we take charge of our own health, lives, and self-care together! We cover a new topic every Wednesday in the Cottonwood Country Club Phoenix Room (inside the Computer Learning Center). Meetings…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Many players contact me wanting to improve their games, after having struggled with their games for years. With all of the game improvement books and videos out there it is no wonder that so few players discover the way to truly improve their games. Most players are very surprised at how…
Larry Wolfe The Spooner PT squad, managed by Joe Commisto, won three of four games in the final week of the season to capture the Sun Division Spring title with an 11-7 record. Manager Marty Hobby’s Redeemed Team and Manager Ron Carmichael’s Wolfe & Associates club finished in a tie for second place. In the…
Brian Curry The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority sent a delegation to attend a day-long “hands on” training on the laws and regulations that involve the handling and shooting of large-scale fireworks. The training was held at the City of Mesa Public Safety facility.