Buddy Meola Overseeding took place on the Cottonwood and Palo Verde golf courses, so many of our community’s golfers played other courses in the area, including Sun Lakes Country Club and Oakwood Country Club. Two Beat the Pro events were played in October. The Oct. 5 Beat the Pro event was played on Cottonwood golf course.…
December 2019
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Arizona Rangers from different corners of the state joined our newly-formed Sun Lakes Company to provide support and security at the renaming of VFW Post 7401 on Arizona Avenue in November.
December 2019
Relishing Pickleball
David Zapatka I’m writing this article while at the 2019 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships. Our sport’s premiere event was at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, CA, Nov. 2-10. I hope you made it to the event to play and watch. The level of play continues to increase. What we’ve seen so far…
December 2019
Niners October Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity An old friend and longtime Niner, Bernie Boston, passed away in September. Bernie was the very definition of a gentleman golfer. We offer our deepest condolences to his wife LueVeda and members of the Boston family. Winners 10/3/19 Schramble Palms. 1st Ron Betti, Jonathan Russell, Renny Vowell, Joe Lombardo; 2nd Bill Pender, Larry Swanson,…
December 2019
Car seat inspection offered
Brian Curry Its holiday season, and here in Sun Lakes, we’re hopefully awaiting visits from our families and grandchildren. It’s important to see that our grandchildren stay safe while they’re here visiting and traveling around the great State of Arizona. That’s why the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes is hosting a “Children’s Safety Car…
Front Page, November 2019
15th annual Diamond Lake Food Drive and Luminaria Walk
Bob and Pam Swanson Save the dates… Come one, come all! The homeowners of Oakwood Unit 36-C (Diamond Lake) are planning the 15th annual (2019) Food Drive and Luminaria Walk. Weather permitting, the two-day event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15, 2019.
Sports, November 2019
Pickleball Winners’ Corner
Features, November 2019
Wanted—Sun Lakes Country Club pickleball players!
Karen Jankovich Come join one fun club, Sun Lakes Country Club Pickleball Club (SLCCPC). SLCCPC encourages and promotes a fun and social atmosphere where club members of all skill levels can enjoy playing pickleball, meet new friends, improve skills, and socialize. Pickleball is a fun, easy sport to learn! Introduction to pickleball lessons are offered,…
Generals, November 2019
Charity Holiday Preview – November 4
Sarah Auffret Festive holiday spirit is in the air at the Assistance League of East Valley thrift shop, as volunteers prepare for the annual holiday preview event, Holiday Happenings, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 4. The shop will be filled with unique holiday decorations and housewares, some of them new items created by members. Normally closed…
Features, November 2019
Poppy sale to support Arizona veterans
Susan Karesky On Nov. 10 and 11, in honor of Veterans Day, Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 will distribute poppies and poppy stickers to people who make a donation for veterans in need at local Fry’s Supermarkets. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance and hope for a positive future and a peaceful world.…