The Pickle Barrel Classic pickleball tournament will be held on March 11 to March 14, 2024. This is a non-sanctioned event hosted by Sun Lakes Pickleball Club IronOaks and sponsored by Unison Bank. There will be Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles, levels 2.5 through 4.0. UTPR, DUPR, IPTPA, or club rating is required. If you don’t…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Doll Collector Club Seeks Donations
The Sun Lakes Doll Collector Club is gathering all their refurbished 18-inch dolls and their Barbie-type dolls to give to local charities for use as Christmas gifts. For the most part, these dolls were bought at yard sales, donated, or purchased from resale stores. All the dolls have been made to look like new, with…
December 2023, Sports
Niners October Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity It is with great sadness that I report the passing of a former member, Eddie “Fast Eddie” Allen. Eddie was a member from 2014 to 2019 when health issues kept him off the course. Eddie was a very good golfer, but far more important, he was one of the nicest men you…
December 2023, Generals
Songs of the Season
Helen Daley Our souls are still reverberating and singing with joy from the recent Arizona Classic Jazz Festival (ACJF), but we are now getting ready for a wonderful Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Chandler. This may well be…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
SunBird Lions Flag Program
Arlene Block SunBird Lions are grateful to the members and volunteers who came together to prepare flags that go up at homes and businesses for all national holidays. You can become a part of the Flag Program for a donation of $40 a year. What better way to honor our country and the freedom we…
December 2023, Generals
What Is Happening?
Have you noticed the construction crews working on the north side of Riggs Road near the library? The answer to that question would be—progress. For 20 years, the only way to get to our Maricopa Library or the Methodist Church was by auto—no big deal if you have a car and can drive there. However,…
December 2023, Generals
SLCT’S ‘Rex’s Exes’ Played to Sold-Out Crowds
Publicity Committee Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) performance tickets are a hot commodity around here. The recent run of their fall production, Rex’s Exes, played to full houses every show, and the tickets were all purchased before the show even opened! SLCT thanks everyone for their wonderful support! And the crowds were not disappointed. Comedy…
December 2023, Features
Happy Holidays
Harry Huckemeyer What a special time of the year this is for us all as we celebrate the holiday season with friends and family, enjoying the fine weather and all the bright lights and cheerful music that are always a big part of it. Many thanks go out to all our supporters who helped us…
November 2023, Front Page
Bradshaw/Neu Charity Tennis Tournament
Tennis players, register now! The Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament, sponsored by the Cottonwood Tennis Club, will take place from Sunday, Dec. 3, through Saturday, Dec. 9. The Bradshaw/New Tournament is the largest and most exciting tournament of the year for both participants and spectators, especially this year, with our special guest wheelchair participants. Entry is open…
November 2023, Front Page
Robson Reserve Celebrates Multi-Million Dollar Remodel
Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes unveiled its multi-million dollar remodel of its dining room and other amenity areas during a ribbon cutting on Sept. 28. The event began with opening remarks from Executive Director Lance Williams who stated, “Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating the ribbon cutting for our remodeled dining room…