Charmaine Roberts What Is Kinetic Karate? Kinetic Karate begins with the kinetic chain. The kinetic chain is the interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems. Our nerves, muscles, and joints work together to create human movement. Kinetic Karate generates movement that creates energy in our muscles and joints. The objective of a dynamic, energetic,…
October 2025, Generals
Crafters Still Needed for Fundraiser
Judy Sadkin Weezie’s Helping Hands is a new 501(c)(3) animal rescue in Sun Lakes. Our first fundraiser will be on Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Navajo Room at SLCC in the form of an Arts and Crafts Fair and raffle. We are still looking for crafters to join us. If…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Not Enough Bridge in Your Life?
Carol Ritter Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club (SLDBC) is excited to announce they will be offering a Wednesday night game beginning at 5:30 p.m. The games will be held at the Oakwood Poolside Room. Please arrive no later than 5:15 p.m. The games will be duplicate style and are sanctioned by ACBL. No previous duplicate…
October 2025, Sports
Play Smarter, Not Harder: Becoming a Tactical Player
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club Are you a tactical player—or just a casual hitter hoping for results without a plan? Winning in tennis isn’t just about power or luck. It’s about controlling the ball with direction, spin, pace, and accuracy so you dictate the rally instead of reacting to it. Start by…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Apple Club
Welcome back! Summer is officially over, and we are excited to begin our classes again. Our next class is Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. in the Computer Learning Center in Cottonwood. At that meeting John Groves will be presenting the latest info from the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2025. It’s always an exciting first class…
October 2025, Generals
The Importance of Friendships in Senior Living
Lance Williams, Executive Director of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes When families begin exploring senior living options, their focus often starts with practical needs—safe housing, quality care, dining, and wellness programs. These are all essential considerations. Yet, there’s another aspect of senior living that is equally important and sometimes overlooked: the gift of friendship. As…
October 2025, Religion
Returning to the Roots of American Freedom
Rev. Steve Foss, Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Continuing my effort to encourage Sun Lakes towards traditional mores and faith practices, I hope our history might stir hearts to consider a return to a moral and civil society. For a myriad of reasons, many people detest those, like myself, who earn their living as…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Oakwood 18-Hole Couples Golf League
Richard Staszewski Oakwood Couples Golf League is a fun, friendly, 18-hole golf league that is open to couples in the Sun Lakes area. We play twice a month, normally on the second and fourth Fridays, from November through April, with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun. Golf is followed by a meal and a social gathering. Our…
October 2025, Generals
Back to School—Lifelong Learning Style
Kyle Messner Remember the thrill of freshly sharpened pencils, new notebooks, and the smell of floor wax on the first day of school? Well, guess what—school is back in session! Only this time, there are no pop quizzes, no cafeteria mystery meat, and definitely no homework (unless you count figuring out Zoom). New Adventures in…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Celebrating Hugh Verlander!
Carol Ritter Hugh Verlander has played cards since he was in the Air Force in the ‘50s. He did not learn to play bridge until much later, and he did not learn from taking lessons but from observing his coworkers play and reading bridge books. Gladly, his coworkers invited him to fill in one day…