Tuesday Night Cribbage Jeff Scott Join us for Cribbage every Tuesday night at 6:15 p.m. in the Cottonwood clubhouse A-7 Painting Room. Games are organized by Stan Wengrzyn. 12/05. 1st Pat O’Donnell 11+83, 2nd Nancy O’Donnell 11+64, 3rd Bill Bade 11+27, Low Ted Jacobs 2-113, 24 Hand Bill Bade 12/12. 1st Bill Bade 12+92, 2nd Nancy…
February 2024, Sports
Spooner PT Wins Division Title
Larry Wolfe The Spooner Physical Therapy-sponsored team, managed by “Super Joe” Commisto, ran away with the Sun Division Fall title, sporting a record of 16 wins and only 4 losses. Manager Jon Hendrikse’s Redeemed Team finished a distant second at 9-11. The Top 10 hitters in the Division were George Siegele (.818), Mike Lebet (.800),…
February 2024, Generals
Variety Is Art at the Lakes
Diane Hitt Need jewelry for a new outfit, occasion, or gift? We have necklaces, bracelets, and earrings with every stone imaginable. Do you need items for your home or patio? We have wood pieces with copper accents, gourds, sculptures, and more. We have handmade tote bags, table covers, specialty purses, and handmade pottery for décor…
February 2024, Generals
Elves Spotted in Sun Lakes
Lorri Morgan Yes! Really! For the fourth year in a row, Christmas season has included elves in Sun Lakes for the Elf Pub Crawl. This is an event that is the brainchild of our super organizer Sharon Howard and was another super success. Twenty-five Sun Lakes ladies did their best to become elves for the…
February 2024, Generals
Grief Recovery and Support
Rev. Judy Wismar Claycomb “Through Loss to Life” is an eight-week series for grief recovery and support offered by Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (9248 E. Riggs Road) on Tuesday afternoons, beginning March 12, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Associate Pastor Judy Wismar Claycomb will facilitate the classes, which will meet in Room 4 of…
February 2024, Sports
Sun Lakes Lady Putters
Susan Gottschalk The busy holidays are over for another year. The decorations are put away, and our homes are in order. We are grateful for the many opportunities shared with our families and friends with good company and lots of good food. Our new year 2024 is here, and we are settling back into our…
Features, February 2024
Dollars and Sense: Why Typical Tax-Savings Strategies Are Weak!
Dr. Harold Wong If you were a highly-paid person today, the CPA field basically gives three suggestions. Let’s examine why these strategies don’t achieve big tax-savings. Buy a Bigger Primary House with a Bigger Mortgage. You can’t deduct interest on a mortgage loan bigger than $750,000. Today’s price of homes is much greater than five years…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cheers Trip Opportunities: The State Department has indicated that the length of time to renew or get a new passport has decreased; however, processing still may take several months. Check the expiration date on your passport and other documents. Most countries require your passport at the end of your trip to have at least six months…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Fun Was Had by All at Last Year’s A.A.A.S.L. Christmas Gala
It was a sold-out Christmas event at the 2023 Gala given by the African American Association of Sun Lakes (A.A.A.S.L.). It was held at the Palo Verde restaurant with entertainment by Sam Rogers Blues Expedition Band who had the guests on their feet all night long dancing. Guests fell in love with Renee Rice with…
February 2024, Generals
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Blood Drive February 11
Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross will be hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, Feb. 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you would like to donate, go to our website, sunlakesposse.org, scroll down to Upcoming Events, and click on “Here” for more information and to pre-register. The…