Sharma Goodwin The Ironwood Ladies Golf Association (ILGA) would like to thank its members and everyone in the community who supported our Swing for Hope charity drive. We raised over $12,000 for the University of Arizona Cancer Research Center. Over the years that we have supported this charity, we have donated over $189,000 to cancer…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly In today’s digital age, data breaches are becoming increasingly common, leaving consumers vulnerable to identity theft. In one of the largest, most recent breaches, AT&T exposed 73 million passwords. While the vast majority were former customers (before 2019), it’s estimated that over 7-1/2 million were current customers. While there’s…
Publicity Committee Uproarious laughter was the non-stop activity at The ImproVables’ most recent performance on April 9 in the Oakwood ballroom. Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s comic improv group was in full swing with their antics, and the audience couldn’t have loved it more. “That was the best show I’ve ever seen!” one viewer was quoted…
Dr. Harold Wong In an April 9, 2024, article by Megan Henney found in www.foxbusiness.com, “The ‘magic number’ to retire comfortably hits a new all-time high.” It cites a Northwestern Mutual study that Americans believe they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably, up 15% from the $1.27 million number in 2023. “This has surged 53%…
Mary La Tourelle Our club has seven Friendship Groups which have been established to both encourage specific skills and strengthen relationships. The Machine Embroidery Group, facilitated by Jean Hedberg, meets in the Oakwood Sewing Room on the third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. The 35 people on the list are members…
With so many drive-thru conveniences (drive-thru banking, drive-thru pharmacies, and drive-thru fast-food restaurants), why not drive-thru prayer? Is that such a stretch? First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL) held its first weekly Drive-Thru Prayer (DTP) on April 8. The idea is to catch those early commuters going to work, just coming from work, or the…
Susan Gottschalk The Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot Club recently completed their 11th Hand and Foot tournament. Sixteen players started the play on Feb. 15 and finished the tournament on March 14.
Join us on Thursday, May 9, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, at 9248 E. Riggs Road, in Sun Lakes. We will be joined by Liz Booth, former HLAA East Valley president, and Amanda Mason, a licensed clinical social worker. Liz is a retired teacher and a grandmother, and Amanda…
Crystal Cards (CC) recently celebrated reaching a milestone of donating $100,000 to My Sister’s Place, a domestic violence center in Chandler. CC was able to do that by selling recycled greeting cards that you donated and by the dedicated work done by our volunteers. Our sales are held in various locations, some on a monthly…
Jeanette Rajamaki Note: Oceania World cruise is opening for 2026 – newest ship, Vista, will host the inaugural 180-day 2026 Around the World voyage. Oceania Cruises is setting a new bar with unparalleled comfort and convenience. Vista will be visiting 101 ports across 43 countries. You can also book segments on the world cruise. Call…