Rich Volpe, Chapter Commander As we head into the time of year closing in on some of our major holidays, our organization would like to give a special thanks and extend our appreciation to all who have helped support us over the past years. Things are getting back to normal, and we have been going…
March 2024, Generals
Desert Rivers Audubon Society BirdWalks
Gwen Grace The black-crowned night heron is usually inconspicuous and hard to spot among the reeds and bushes over a body of water. It likes to come out at dusk to eat, but it sits in trees in the daylight. If you want to see one, join the Desert Rivers Audubon Society at the Gilbert…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
April Class in Self-Healing
Rina Cupples, Reiki Teaching Master You’ve heard of the health benefits derived from eating nutritious food, taking supplements, and following a regular exercise regime. We also understand that stress can undermine our wellbeing, so maintaining a positive attitude and enjoyable social structure contribute to good health also. Our spiritual practices, like attending church, meditation, and…
Sports, March 2024
Softball Player Profile: Greg Lemmon
Larry Wolfe Dun, da-DUN-dun! The story you’re about to read is true. Unlike the old TV show Dragnet, the names have not been changed to protect the innocent. “This is the city—San Leandro, Calif. I carry a badge. My name’s Lemmon.” That could certainly be the lead-in for the life story of Greg Lemmon. But let’s…
March 2024, Sports
Swing for Hope
Sharma Goodwin The Ironwood Ladies Golf Association (ILGA) invites you to help us drive out cancer and Swing for Hope. Activities begin in March and end on Thursday, March 21. All proceeds go to the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UAF/UACC) for research on a cure for all cancer. With the help of our community,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Choosing a Good Hike
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Our Hiking Club has hundreds of different hikes that they do in the Valley, most of which are well-known favorites. As good as these hikes are, it’s always fun to explore a new area. And that is why we go on a Special Hike every year in March. This…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Restless Minds
Come and join us for a lively discussion. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month in the Sewing Room at Oakwood at 7 p.m. No membership is required. Just come and enjoy a lively discussion with open-minded, interesting people. No arguing—just different points of view. We look forward to meeting new people. See…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Cheers Singles Group
Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 226 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Southwest-Style Rings
Doug Williams, Publicity Coordinator Many Sun Lakes residents are wearing the traditional Arizona turquoise rings, which never seem to go out of style. These rings are popular with both men and women, but the ladies seem to fancy more than one on each hand, with brightly colored gems. Most men go for a larger sized…
March 2024, Generals
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