Larry Wolfe Our Lady Sluggers senior softball team opens their 2024 season at home at the Field of Dreams on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Their opponent on opening day will be the View Point Gems. The first pitch is scheduled for noon. The Sluggers are members of the 10-team Valley of the Sun League. The remainder of…
Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Area Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term…
In the book of Matthew, Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:14). What a privilege it was to be part of a group who packed 36,288 meals, which will feed 99 children a daily meal for an entire…
Kathy Sinnott Construction continues for the building of the Arizona Heroes Memorial in Naranja Park. Within our 2.5-acre site, an amphitheater; 8-foot walls honoring our military, first responders and healthcare workers; and a 24-foot obelisk are sure to alter the Oro Valley horizon! And the Donor Paver Garden is sure to be one of our unique, more personalized, treasures. The…
Harry Huckemeyer Now that all the holiday festivities of the previous year have passed and our New Year’s resolutions are behind us, we all have the opportunity to look ahead for a fresh start. For the Short Line Model Railroad Club, January is the time for planning, and we will hopefully continue to participate in…
Lance Williams “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” —Helen Keller One of the most exciting aspects of my role as executive director of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes is getting to know many of our residents and the adventures they enjoy. Instead of lacking purpose in their retirement years, many of…
Susan Lamb Goodbye 2023 and hello 2024! Wow, that went so fast, and here we are ready to start a new season of golf activities with 140 members of which 24 are new this year. We wrapped up 2023 with our yearly Christmas Holiday Scramble and Luncheon. The scramble was called “18 holes of Christmas”…
Jeff French November play for the PVMGA included the final Ace of Aces qualifier on Nov. 11, which included the annual Turkey Shoot where 29 players were awarded turkey prizes for closest to the pins on 11 of the par 3 holes and refreshments were enjoyed on the patio after play. Other play for the…
This freethinking group meets once a month for an in-depth, lively discussion on any and all topics ranging from serious to more frivolous. Our group meets in the Sewing Room at Oakwood on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. No membership is required. Just come and enjoy a lively discussion with open-minded,…
The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Educate, Engage, and Unite,” a presentation by the Arizona Conservative Policy Alliance Team, and keynote speaker Sheriff Mark Lamb at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, at 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., in Sun…