One Man’s Trash Lee Murray When Gilda Maxwell asked her five-year-old son Bobby what he wanted to do when he grew up, she expected to hear him say, a star quarterback or baseball slugger or maybe a fireman, doctor, or lawyer. Bobby’s dream was none of these, surprising his mother telling her, “Mom, what I…
February 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…
Generals, February 2024
My Turn: ‘What’s on TV?’
Brian Curry A couple of weeks ago, The New York Times ran their annual “Best of” in the various categories of the arts. When I went to read television’s best of 2023, I realized that I was now officially an old curmudgeon. I knew none of the top 10 shows mentioned. Furthermore, not one of the shows…
February 2024, Generals
IronOaks Second Annual Pickle Barrel Classic
Sign-ups have begun, and only two weeks in, there are over 90 participants ready to play! Mark your calendar for March 11 to March 14, find a partner, and go to our website www.ironoakspickleball.com and get signed up today! All the details are on the website. There will be three full days of tournament play,…
February 2024, Features
Memoirs from Mama
Kathleen Ismael Hugs and More Hugs “Gimme a hug” is often said To our little child— It makes all harm go away! Those tiny arms enfold you— Let’s forever keep it that way! Hugs and more hugs make this world go round. From a tiny tot to old man They will mend most anything. Give…
February 2024, Generals
Reach Out Sun Lakes: Be a Valentine—Help Matthew’s Crossing Feed the Hungry
Jim Meagher Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, is one of the biggest (perhaps the biggest) days of the year for the sale of elegant chocolate candy, flowers, perfume, and greeting cards. They are a means for us to communicate our enduring love and affection for those who we are very close to in our lives. In the…
February 2024, Sports
Coach Kwong’s Tennis Tips
We all have experienced this, and too often it is on full display—frustration! You may play great during practice, but when it comes to team matches, your play may suffer. If you are an inconsistent player, this will equate to frustration for sure! Players may be upset with themselves, and it shows on the court…
February 2024, Features
Joyful Downsizing: Is Your Garage a Stuff Cemetery?
Kim Kubsch Garages, sheds, basements, and attics have been called “stuff cemeteries.” They do so much for us: store our cars, hide our tools, stash our sporting equipment, act as an entry to our homes. Things to Get Rid of in Your Garage Right Now Be decisive—the items you don’t use, pass them on. If…
February 2024, Generals
‘Israel: A Personal and Arizona Government Perspective’
Friends of Israel, Sun Lakes Jewish Community Council On Sunday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m. at Sun Lakes Chapel Center, Alma Hernandez, Arizona House Representative, will speak on her experiences as a Jewish Mexican American and being the youngest woman ever elected to the Arizona House. Her presentation is entitled “Israel: A Personal and Arizona…
February 2024, Sports
Hole-in-One for John Young!
Barbara Arakelian On Dec. 16, 2023, local resident John Young made a hole-in-one on the difficult 17th hole at Sun Lakes Country Club using a 7 iron. He was playing with Ed Norris, Carmine Iosue, Jim Bennett, and Marv Selby who witnessed his great achievement. Congratulations, John!