Kathleen Dalecio The calendar says that autumn begins in September. Here in Sun Lakes, we know that’s still wishful thinking for a while longer! What is accurate though, is that folks start returning from their summer getaways, and our social calendars start filling up with lots of entertainment and activity events! That’s true for the…
Clubs & Classes, September 2019
Sun Lakes Republican Club September meeting
The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “The Abuse of Marijuana, Opioids, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Heroin and Fentanyl in Arizona: What is our Arizona Solution?” with special guest speakers Dr. Ed Gogek and Andrea Kadar at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club,…
Sports, September 2019
Softball Player Profile: Tom Koshar
Larry Wolfe This article could have been entitled “Tales of the Hollywood Shoe Shine Boy,” because Tom Koshar could fill a book with stories about his teenage days as “shoe shine boy to the stars.” He worked on the set of various TV programs at Allied Artists, Columbia Pictures, and Paramount, among others, and shined…
Generals, September 2019
You are a volunteer! Whether you know it or not
Eric Ehst, Executive Director America is known as the land of the rugged individualist. We think of our nation as having been built by intrepid pioneers, prospectors, inventors, and entrepreneurs. But that’s only half the story. Where would we be without the Minutemen who volunteered to help win our freedom, the neighbors who gathered for…
Clubs & Classes, September 2019
Line Dancing with Judee
Judee Curtis New Saying: “Time flies even when we aren’t dancing!” Completing registrations for new dancers has me excited, so I’m getting organized, learning new dances, getting the playlist ready, plus emailing the dancers: “Line Dancing with Judee restarts on Monday, September 9, in the SunBird Ballroom.” If you are new and want to join…
Generals, September 2019
Hunt Highway improvement project
Maricopa County and the River Indian Community have signed an intergovernmental agreement, which allows for improvements on the Hunt Highway alignment from Dobson Road to Old Price Road. The Hunt Highway alignment from Old Price Road to Dobson Road, which is presently unpaved, provides an alternate access for residents west of Old Price Road. This…
Clubs & Classes, September 2019
Sew-n-Sews return
Phyllis Prysock Sew-N-Sews is looking forward to resuming our monthly meetings on September 11, 2019, and getting back to the business of comradery, learning, sharing, and fun! We will have all-new treasures on the stash table, new door prizes for wearing your Sew-N-Sews name badge, classes to sign up for, and Special Interest Groups to…
Clubs & Classes, September 2019
Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club: a new direction
Brad Smith I believe there exist five Universal Truths: Nothing lasts forever, All things in moderation, Hot dogs must be eaten with mustard, At least one of your aunts or uncles will be insane, and Fly fishing must be for trout. These maxims have faithfully guided me along my journey over the years, but on…
Clubs & Classes, September 2019
The Desert Navy Club
Please join us at SunBird Golf Resort for our monthly meetings held at 11:00 a.m. on the third Friday of each month in the Lakeview Room. The short meetings are held September through May and include a speaker and lunch (optional). Navy, Marine, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine veterans, please join us for camaraderie. For…
Sports, September 2019
Relishing Pickleball
David Zapatka Last month we introduced Hall of Fame inductees Robert Lanius, Earl Hill, and Fran Myer. This month each one of those inductees is sharing their personal pickleball tips with us. These tips are paraphrased from a video they created. Robert Lanius – Be patient on the court. Wait for the right time to…