Buddy Meola March started with the Monthly Ace of Aces qualifier on the 2nd. The low gross and low net scores from each flight will qualify for the Ace of Aces tournament at the end of the year. Blue Flight: Low Gross Ed New, Low Net Mark Lynne White Flight 1: Low Gross Mark Higgs,…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Day Trippers Travel Group
Mike Swoverland Do you enjoy taking day trips but hate the hassle of driving to get to your destination? Do you enjoy the beauty of our state and would like to find a way to see the wonders of our state hassle-free, with other Sun Lakes residents who share your passion? The Day Trippers may…
May 2024, Religion
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
The regular monthly Shabbat service for May will be held on May 10 at 7 p.m., remembering Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) and honoring Mother’s Day. 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.…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
JWV Speaker Tells How Students Interview Veterans for the Library of Congress
Nancy Stutman Speaker Hannah Nichols, project coordinator for Veterans Heritage Program (VHP), will explain how students are connected to veterans to honor them, preserve America’s heritage, and develop future leaders. The Jewish War Veterans (JWV) meeting will be held on Sunday, May 19, in the Poolside building at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd.…
May 2024, Features
Thank You to the Community
Ginny Nelson On Saturday, April 6, my husband suffered a medical emergency at Oakwood pickleball courts. I want to thank everyone who helped me and my husband that day. Thank you to the two gentlemen, the nurse practitioner Jody, and the person who met the paramedics. And thank you very much to the paramedics who…
Clubs & Classes, May 2024
Science and Technology
Karen Vollis 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…
May 2024, Sports
IMGA News
Ironwood Cup After rain delays, Rodger Brandt was victorious in earning the three-day 2024 Ironwood Cup Tournament by six strokes. Congratulations, Rodger! Wayne Karp, Webmaster The website has been updated with the “menu” of items moved from the sidebar to the top of the home page, making it more user-friendly on mobile devices. Lloyd Schaeffer,…
May 2024, Sports
Success! And Loads of Fun!
On March 11-13, 225 pickleball players participated in the IronOaks 2nd Annual Picklebarrel Classic. Each morning at 8 a.m. the courts filled with players ready to compete for the gold, silver, and bronze medal in each of the levels of play. Hot coffee, muffins, donuts, and welcoming greeters started the mornings off. Our talented announcers…
May 2024, Generals
Sun Lakes Community Choir Third Annual Concert
Yvonne Orlich If you were at the Sun Lakes Community Choir concert on April 7, you were treated to a musical journey through the ages. This was the choir’s third such free concert, and as with the two previous concerts, was made possible by a generous grant from a source who wishes to remain anonymous.…
Generals, May 2024
SLCT’s Makeup Workshop Was a Hit
Nine members of Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) enjoyed learning a lot about color correction, contouring, highlighting, aging, and other wonderful hacks, tricks, and tips for theatrical makeup application. Each participant received a professional pallet of grease paint (true stage makeup), a 22-piece brush set, and a two-sided mirror (20x magnification). But more importantly, they…