Steve Perkins Over 100 North and South Dakotans gathered March 12 to continue the 46 year tradition of having a combined states party to celebrate our Dakota heritage and renew friendships and build new ones. The dinner party was held at Sun Lakes Cottonwood Country Club, San Tan Ballroom with burgers and brats. There was…
Soft Words Kris Szlauko Soft words are quietly spoken to a baby as we anticipate their life’s journey. Soft words command attention without drama. Soft words are soft on volume but thundering on intent. Soft words calm the screaming masses and help them seek a righteous purpose. Soft words build bridges of integrity and trust…
Elise Ratliff Gentle, supportive, and therapeutic are just a few words that describe restorative yoga. “I feel energized and relaxed at the same time, it’s a great way to shift to a positive mindset,” commented Susan at a recent class. Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Appropriate…
Dale Goodwin, IronOaks president Welcome to our new board members! I am honored to take the helm as the next board president of IronOaks. Over the past year, I have had the privilege of serving on our board of directors, and before that, as chair of the finance committee. When I’m not working on behalf…
What another meeting? But this one is different. You will love it. We will learn from each other and also from the Readings of Edgar Cayce. We meet every Thursday at 7 p.m. in room A-2 of the Cottonwood Country Club. We have group discussions from the book Search For God through the Edgar Cayce…
Judy Onken Palo Verde Couples League is one of the oldest sanctioned golf clubs in the community. Its current membership is at 300 plus and open to men and women of all skill levels. Games are varied throughout the year with some two–person team competitions and some four–person team competitions. Each couple consisted of one…
Join the HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America) East Valley Chapter on Thursday, May 14 from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Rd., Room 1. We will welcome Michele Michaels, the hearing healthcare program manager at the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH).…
Mark Wenz It’s human nature to want to be liked and to desire a large group of supportive people around us. However, some relationships do nothing to support our spiritual growth but do the opposite by holding us back and distracting us from staying on our spiritual evolutionary path. We have all known people whose…
Join us for the First Annual GAIN (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods) Night for our Sun Lakes Communities—a special evening dedicated to bringing communities together, strengthening neighborhood connections, and celebrating local pride across Sun Lakes. We’re looking for great people to host! If you’ve ever thought of hosting a block party for your neighbors, this is the…
Saturday, May 9, 5 to 8 p.m. The Gala will offer music, dancing, raffles, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, a photo booth to capture the memories, and an opportunity to support the goal of dementia friendly Sun Lakes—to make all families feel welcome and included! Formal, festive attire is the vibe for the evening. Proceeds will support…