Brian Curry Back in 2014, I wrote a piece called “Letter to Myself at 16” for the Sun Lakes Splash. I began to get a lot of comments about it from my friends and neighbors. It was basically a letter from my current age at the time (59) to my much younger self. The catalyst…
Sports, June 2020
Kim and Jerzon Vargas Among 27 Couples Who Love Tennis at CTC
Penny Petersen Last month, Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) featured Donna and Keith Nelson. This month, the featured couple is Kim and Jerzon Vargas. They are newbies to the joy of tennis. Neither had played in earlier life and were starting from scratch. They’ve lived in Sun Lakes for seven years. Both are rated at the…
Religion, June 2020
Sun Lakes Methodist Church Exercise Classes
Ila Mackerman Monday Aerobics 9 to 10 a.m. Strength and Balance 10:15 a.m. Tuesday Kick Box 8:30 a.m. Tai Chi 9:30 a.m. Strength and Balance 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Aerobics 9 to 10 a.m. Strength and Balance 10:15 a.m. All classes are $2. For more information, contact Ila Mackerman at 480-540-9269.
Generals, June 2020
Unit Happenings
Unit 38 Jane Wilcox Greetings. Unit 38 gals spent lots of hard work sewing face masks and distributing free to the Unit 38 residents of Sun Lakes. It is such a difficult time for all of us to experience, but the kindness of neighbors is always a welcome attribute.
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
Basic Social Dance Club News
Mary Lou Kaye There’s not a lot of dance activity to report as yet, but look out when we get back on the dance floor! Dancing is such fun and an incredibly wonderful form of exercise. And it all takes part while holding a good-looking partner in your arms. It covers a lot of territory:…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
Sun Lakes Wednesday Fun Bridge
Sun Lakes Country Club management will decide at the end of May about the opening of rooms for our use. Therefore, at this time, we can’t know for sure that we can play there on June 3. For those already signed up, you will get a call or email as soon as we have that information. If…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
Desert Artists Club News
Sue Sindelar As all Sun Lakes clubs continue to take a safety break from our regular meetings and gatherings, Desert Artists Club members have prime time to create wonderful artworks to share at our next “Share Your Art” exhibit. We had such a wonderful display of art and a great time visiting and sharing techniques…
Sports, June 2020
The Strike Zone: Hits & Misses Bowling League
Ruth Andersen High Scratch Series: March 2. Men: Tim Billman 650, Bob Welch 601; Women: Ruth Andersen 492, Tammy Visser 486 March 9. Men: Ron Cox 616, Bob Welch 609; Women: Tammy Visser 517, Sheryl Anderson 463 March 16. Men: Bob Welch 598, Tim Billman 564; Women: Phyllis Kreglo 460, Ruth Andersen 436 545 High Scratch…
Religion, June 2020
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos As June comes upon us, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation will make the decision of whether or not to continue services virtually or in person as we continue to navigate back into some sort of normalcy. Thank goodness for our wonderful Rabbi, Irwin Wiener, who continues to deliver weekly email messages of hope and…
Generals, June 2020
Pause for Paws
D. Williams So, they are big and small, webbed, wide, and dainty, and you see them every day. Do you know why there are certain paws that belong to certain breeds? Here are some fun facts about your dog’s feet. The pads of your dog’s paw are largely made up of fatty tissue and contain…