Rob Spade On Saturday, November 9, 2019, the Cotillion Dance Club presents the first dance of the season, Dancing Leaves of Autumn Gala. The dinner dance will be held at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. The dance is a formal affair (tuxes for the gentlemen and gowns for the ladies). The reception begins at 5:45…
A lot of things in the Sun Lakes and SunBird area have changed in the last 35 years. One thing that hasn’t is that the summers are very hot, and seemingly getting hotter. Back then, Kenneth Ratliff started a one-man HVAC business called K & R Refrigeration. Well, because Kenneth was so good at what…
The National Senior Games took place in Albuquerque, NM, this past June 14-25, marking the 32nd year in the history of the games. This year’s event was epic, with numerous records being shattered. Nearly 14,000 senior athletes were in attendance – an all-time high participation record. Along with that record, Sun Lakes’ own Kim Soule,…
Jeanne Becker Maybe you have heard about the Crystal Awards and wondered what it is all about. The idea for honoring volunteers in Sun Lakes was conceived in 2009 when meetings were held in the Splash office that included Harvey Boyd of Western Broadband, Linda Robson of Robson Publishing, Stan Scott of Sun Lakes Charities,…
August is the second and last month of Unity’s summer hiatus. We look forward to coming back to our church services on September 8. Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a community of souls who seek a peaceful, loving and healthful way to live through affirmative prayer, meditation, healthy lifestyle and activities that promote…
David Zapatka I attend a five-day conference every summer where experts are brought in to speak about a wide variety of topics. This year’s annual gathering had 218 speakers lecturing, hosting interactive gatherings and running tournaments on 308 interesting and entertaining topics. Being a lifelong student, I’m in my element when I can learn…
For over eight years, the Sun Lakes VFW Auxiliary has supported a small sewing group called the Arizona Quilt Crew that makes quilts for veterans, active military and their families. The Crew has made and donated over 400 quilts. Recipients included the VFW National Home for Children; families of active military at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky;…
Betty Jo Clifton A memorial service was held for Betty Jo Clifton on Tuesday, June 18, at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church with Rev. Marvin Arnpreister officiating. Betty passed away on May 19 in Oklahoma City, where she had lived for the past three years. Betty was born in Norwich, Kansas, on March 9, 1925,…
Prime Timers The Prime Timers Bowling League will hold its first meeting of the season on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at McRay Lanes, located at Ray and McClintock Roads. There will be FREE bowling available after the meeting. The official season will begin on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at 1:00 p.m.,…
August 2109 Schedule: Experience the benefits of Energy Yoga with Paullene at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, upper level. Note: No classes during August, 2019 I am taking a break and will be out of town for a while. See you in September. Usual schedule: Morning: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:40 to 8:50…