Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “It Goes Too Far,” with keynote speaker AZ State Senator Nancy Barto (ret.), at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., in Sun Lakes. The public is invited! Please…
March 2024, Features
Jacquie’s Corner: Springtime and a New Life
Jacqueline Ruffino-Platt The flower buds are beginning to show their little heads in all colors, opening their eyes, unfolding their little petals, and sending out the exotic aroma of delicate perfumes. The bushes and trees of the gardenia, rose, lilac, magnolia, jasmine, and orange blossoms showed off their glorious, colorful floral arrangement. While I was…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Chess Anyone?
Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…
Features, March 2024
Tuesday Nights Together in March
Cathy Smoot Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, located at 9248 E. Riggs Road in Sun Lakes, hosts Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free programs, every month! Topics vary from light and entertaining to serious and informative. A light meal will be offered for a free-will offering at 5 p.m., and the presentation starts…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Bahamas Bonefish: Tight Lines and Good Times
Lorin Hicks and Tom Vitolo When it comes to most folks, the Bahamas Islands conjure up images of cruise ships, white sand beaches, and rum and Cokes in the shade. What is it about fly fishermen that they think about nine-foot flyrods, hand tied flies called “gotcha,” and enough sunscreen to withstand 10 hours in a…
March 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Countering the Slice Shot
David Zapatka Last month we discussed hitting slice returns of serve and dinks. This month we are discussing how to counter the opponent’s slice returns and dinks. Consider using these strategies to counter the opponent’s slice shots. * Hit through the spin using a flat drive shot. By driving the ball, you are countering the…
Generals, March 2024
Have You Ever Wondered Why Someone Chooses to Become an Audiologist?
Join us on Thursday, March 14, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, in Sun Lakes. We’ll welcome Dr. Tabatha Buck, professor at A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences, and Dr. Erica Williams, professor at Arizona State University, College of Health Solutions. These esteemed professors…
March 2024, Sports
SLLGA Results
Nadine Stark It was a cold and wet January, but we still had some great times on the golf course. We also started our Monday mixer. It is nine holes with a meal and awards following golf at Mulligans. 1/09 Par 3s Only 1st: Pam Sebela, Moe Schoenwalder, Kathy Schneider, Carol Smith 2nd: (tie) Donna…
March 2024, Generals
It’s a Bake Sale
Cathy Smoot Join the United Women in Faith on March 23 at 9 a.m. for their annual bake sale. It will be hosted at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, at 9248 E. Riggs Road, in Lindsay Hall. Pick up some cookies, candy, or other baked goods for the Easter holiday—something for you and something to…
Generals, March 2024
Tickets on Sale for ‘A Salute to the Music Men’
What do “Lazy River,” “That’s Life,” and “Good Luck Charm” have in common? They all were made famous by outstanding music men in American history—men who wrote and/or performed songs that were so popular in their day that they became an enduring part of American culture. The Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes will present…