Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is available, provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare (“C”) Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), and ALTCS…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Cheers Singles Group
Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 189 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
June 2023, Religion
A Different Perspective
Pastor Marvin Arnpriester In a conversation with a woman who always arrived early for church, she shared with me that it was important for her to sit in the first or second pew on the right facing the altar. From there she could see the beauty of the stained-glass windows as the sun shone brightly…
Features, June 2023
Traveling with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, by car, plane, or train, essential oils can help to ease the stress of travel, boost your immune system, and help you feel refreshed and energized upon arrival. The best part is that most essential oils can be easily incorporated into your travel routine. With a…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
You’re Never Too Young to Join the Rock Club!
Doug Williams Welcome back to a former member, “Wally” Cornelius, who turns 96 on the 27th of this month. Wally moved from Chaska, Minn., to Sun Lakes Country Club in 1984 and stayed for 26 years before moving to Palo Verde 13 years ago. The first thing he did was join the Rock Club, because…
Front Page, June 2023
Volunteers Needed for Sun Lakes Posse Medical Group
The Sun Lakes Posse Medical Group is looking for volunteers to help with our Medical Equipment Loaner Program. Now is the time to have some fun meeting new people while supporting the needs of your fellow Sun Lakes residents! Volunteers will check medical equipment in/out of the office (at a desk with a computer) and/or…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Hiking in the Summer
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club As I write from the North, my Hiking Club friends have commented on how mild the weather has been this past month and how they’ve been able to enjoy a lot of hikes that normally would have been more challenging in hotter weather. It’s been a good extension to…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Mesa Police Helicopter Pilot Briefs Sun Lakes Aero Club
Gary Vacin “Pursuit is our bread and butter.” That, in brief, is how a helicopter pilot with the Mesa Police Department Air Support Unit described his unit’s mission during a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on April 17. Bob Buquo, chief pilot for the unit, told his audience how the organization uses…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
The Foundation Makes $1,500 Grant to Agave Quilters Guild
Jeanne Becker, Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation Treasurer The mission of the Agave Quilters Guild is to promote the appreciation of quilting, encourage quilt making and collecting, contribute to the knowledge of quilting through education, and to promote friendships and philanthropic endeavors. This $1,500 grant complies with the Foundation’s Mission Statement in that it will…
Sports, June 2023
IOTC Members Shine at Ocotillo Village Tournament
Carole Rockland Several IronOaks Tennis Club members participated in the USTA Level 6 Volvo Cars Gilbert Open at Ocotillo Village April 27 through April 30. Congratulations to Tim Shum and Chris Bernabe for their first-place finish in the Men’s 60+ Doubles Division, and to Cindy Guillaume and Barb Jorgensen for their first-place finish in the 18+…