Walter Howard Chambers After a long, hard fight with his ageing heart, Walter Howard Chambers passed away on Jan. 16, 2020, while in Hospice care at the age of 90. Walter was married to his soulmate Owena Bassett Chambers, and they resided in Sun Lakes, AZ. Walt was born June 22, 1929, in Fort Dodge,…
February 2020
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!
Andrea Hummel Imagine yourself in a wonderful, timeless community. There are no teachers or parents, although they are mentioned, and the never-aging children pursue their interests: a little boy talks about learning to fly a kite, the neighborhood dog rhapsodizes about his supper, girls and boys alike dream about that special someone. This is the world…
Sports, February 2020
Ironoaks Tennis Club News
Michele Renahan Even though the weather was a bit chilly for Coach Kwong’s annual tennis/potluck event on New Year’s Eve from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., about 30+ players came out to help bring in the New Year 2020 and enjoyed some tennis playing and sharing good eats and socializing afterwards. During the food enjoyment,…
February 2020
Variety Is the Spice of “Art at the Lakes”
Diane Hitt Need jewelry for a new outfit, occasion, or gift? There will be hundreds of pieces for sale from which to choose. There is a variety, including hand-polished stone wrapped with wire; leather bracelets with pearls or stones; and necklaces, bracelets, and earrings with any stone imaginable, and some artists will let you order…
Features, February 2020
Congratulations to the 2020 Crystal Awards Recipients
Jeanne Becker Each year, local volunteers are honored for their dedicated service to organizations and citizens of Sun Lakes, making our community a better place to live because of their efforts. This year, the plated banquet dinner event will be held in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club on Sunday evening, March…
Features, February 2020
And the Winner Is…
Sandy Bocynesky Want to know? Chordaires invites you to their 40th Anniversary Show, A Walk on the Red Carpet, where the winners for a particular year will be announced. Dressed to the nines and ready to give you the answers are many folks from the community. After winners are announced, Chordaires Show Chorus will sing…
Generals, February 2020
AFMA/Sun Lakes Offering Home Safety Assessment Program
Brian Curry The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes is offering a complimentary and voluntary home safety assessment for Sun Lakes residents. Trained AFMA volunteers will come to your home and conduct a safety walk through and will make recommendations to the homeowner based on their findings. Among the items that will be checked into…
Generals, February 2020
Piano Concert February 27
The Sun Lakes Chapel Board is sponsoring a Piano Concert featuring Andrew O’Brien on Feb. 27, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel, 9240 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Andrew O’Brien is a faculty member of Scottsdale Community College where he teaches piano and music history. He has performed in…
Religion, February 2020
SLUMC Women’s Retreat Feb. 8
Linda K. Gercken “Let It Go, Let It Go!” So sings Elsa, the young and newly-crowned queen of Arendelle, in Disney’s award-winning animated movie, Frozen. “Can’t hold it back anymore,” she warbles. Borrowing from the song’s lyrics, the Sun Lakes United Methodist Women will sponsor the 2020 Annual Women’s Retreat entitled “Let It Go!” The…
Sports, February 2020
CMGA Results
Buddy Meola The Leisure World/Cottonwood Home and Home was played Dec. 5 at Leisure World and Dec. 7 at Cottonwood. The 30 teams from each club played a two man scramble with three points available for each team at each course. After the first day, the Leisure World Men’s Club held a lead which they…