David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, Ms. Littlewood offers these basic doubles strategies for players of any level. To read all her advice, buy her book. Strive for 100% accuracy on serves. The serve is the only shot in the game that is uncontested. There…
November 2023, Generals
Sun Lakes Instrumental Ensemble
The new Sun Lakes Instrumental Ensemble is in rehearsal for the upcoming presentations at venues in the community. Their programs include Broadway showtunes, patriotic and movie music, a few light classics, and other numbers, which may include a bit of jazz. The ensemble has a program of special music for the upcoming holiday season as…
Religion, November 2023
Matthew’s Crossing Food Drive
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club held a food drive for Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank on Sept. 24 and 25. The total amount of food collected weighed 504 pounds. Thank you to everyone who donated food for your generosity and to the Men’s Club who donated their time collecting the food at the Chapel…
November 2023, Sports
Sun Lakes Lady Putters
Susan Gottschalk The first 2023 Community Open House was held on Oct. 7 at Cottonwood, and the second Open House was held on Oct. 14 at Sun Lakes Phase 1. We enjoyed meeting many prospective Lady Putters, and it was a great opportunity to share our club news and rules. The Sun Lakes Lady Putters…
November 2023, Sports
Pickleball Club News
Debbie Lockard, Communication Director Hello everyone, I hope everyone had a great summer and is ready for a fun-filled winter in Sun Lakes. It’s that time of year to touch base with everyone on renewing their pickleball dues. Mary sent out an email about dues being due by Oct. 31. Please get those in the…
November 2023, Generals
Ed Robson Library Offers a Broad Range of Programs
Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, in Sun Lakes, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. November Events: Registration is required, and space is limited.…
November 2023, Generals
The Library Corner at SLCC: The Epigraph Speaks
Jan Bobbett When I’m looking through our shelves for a new read, I check for the author’s name (of course) and my preferred font size, etc. Next, I read some of the text to see whether the writing style and content feel comfortable. Then I turn to pages just before page 1 and check to…
November 2023
The Art of Giving
Barbara Schwartz There are many ways of giving. You can give a gift; you can make a gift; you can give of yourself; you can give your respect, you can give your love; you can give your life. This is the day after Memorial Day, and I wish to address the art of giving one’s…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
Come Tap Dance with Us
It’s that time of year again—time to start taking Tap Dance lessons and join in the fun. Lessons will be on Friday afternoons from 1 to 2:30 p.m. There is no commitment—pay as you go. Classes are held in the Dance Room at Cottonwood. All levels are welcome. You’ll be enjoying yourself so much that…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
Bridge Scores
Monday Afternoon Social Partnership Bridge Monday Bridge is looking for people to play social bridge on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Joan Silver at 480-802-4696 or Joe Silver at 480-406-7507. 9/18. 1st Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish, 2nd Dick and Donna Briner, 3rd Maurine Howell and Valda Wiggers; Slam: Lori Scharbach and…