It’s that time of year! It’s the biggest and best pickleball tournament in Sun Lakes! Come to play or come to watch. It’s the Norris Invitational Tournament (NIT). Registration for Sun Lakes residents only is currently open at www.slpcc.net. Non-Sun Lakes residents may participate on a space-available basis and can register starting Jan. 24. Deadline…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Vickery, Cisneros Win Pool Club Tournaments
Gary Vacin Jerry Vickery and Jerry Cisneros walked off with top spots in the Lucky Shot Pool Club’s fall tournament in 9-Ball and 8-Ball, respectively. Cisneros finished second to Vickery in 9-Ball, with Jeff Michelin coming in third. Michael Dalsanders came in second in 8-Ball. Vickery placed third in that tournament. Top three finishers in…
Generals, February 2020
17th Annual Gourd Festival Set for February 7-9
Colleen McKnight Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch members are getting ready for the 17th annual gourd festival in Casa Grande on Feb. 7-9. This festival is the largest gourd festival in the United States, and it happens right in our back yard! The festival happens at the Pinal County Fairgrounds and includes 70 classes, 100+…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Sun Lakes Republican Club February 11 Meeting
Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Election Integrity Project” at our regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. The public is invited. This is a presentation that you will want to…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
More FUN da MENTAL Bridge Classes Starting in February!
Maria Davis FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering a variety of bridge classes starting in February. Learn with Karin Hansen, Life Master, and Maria Davis, certified ACBL Better Bridge Instructor. Back by popular demand! Have FUN. Exercise your brain. Hundreds of your neighbors have taken enjoyable, stimulating FUN da MENTAL bridge lessons over the past…
Generals, February 2020
Attention IronOaks New Homeowners
You are eligible for a FREE round of golf for two, FREE week of fitness, FREE week of tennis, and BOGO meal at Stone & Barrel or Grill on the Green. All you have to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Group, c/o Howard Lundgren, at 480-369-2015 or email him at hsljml@netzero.com to receive your…
Sports, February 2020
Sun Lakes Tennis Club Takes on SunBird Tennis Club
Jerry Vance A sunny Jan. 4 opened with four courts full of tennis players at the Sun Lakes Tennis Club. SunBird came down the street to play Sun Lakes, and the matches were fast? and furious? Well, anyhow, they were fun, and the food was great. We started at 9 a.m. and finished at 1…
Generals, February 2020
Arizona Rangers Expands Membership
Michael Berry The Arizona Rangers-Sun Lakes Company expands its membership to 15 full and probationary Rangers ready to serve the Sun Lakes communities. Miguel Romero was sworn in this past December by Captain Ron Burchett. If you are interested in more information about joining the Sun Lakes Company, contact the Rangers at sunlakes.info@azrangers.gov.
February 2020
Sun Lakes Lutheran Church Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary of Worship Jan. 30, 2020
Marty Garrison Jan. 30, 2010, a fledgling mission of Mountain View Lutheran Church in Ahwatukee met in the Sun Lakes Chapel for its first worship service. Pastor David Harr led the worship service, and Sandy Anderson was the pianist. The worshipers totaled 11. Over the next years, membership has increased, and activities were added: Fellowship…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Rock, Gem and Silver Club
Stephanie Reisenbuchler There is something for everyone in the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem and Silver Club. If you have an interest in learning something new, there are skilled teachers, classes, and workshops at Cottonwood, Oakwood, and Sun Lakes Country Clubs. When I started with the club two years ago, I was a crafty person who always…