Buddy Meola The two-day Ryder Cup challenge was played on March 29 and April 5. The Blue team was captained both days by Cottonwood pro Jon Griglak, and the White team was captained by PV pro Chris Evins on day one and Assistant Jaron Smool the second day. Each team consisted of 37 members who…
July 2025, Features
In Passing – July 2025
Sandra Johnson Our beautiful and beloved family matriarch, Sandy Jones Johnson, formerly Sandra Simonette, went home to heaven on May 15, 2025. Sandy, age 78, passed away peacefully at Dobson Home in Chandler, Ariz., after a brief illness. She was born on June 2, 1946, in Ilion, N.Y., to Arvon and Francis (Seidsma) Jones. Sandy…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Greek Activities
Karen Vollis Yassou! I’m hoping to meet other people in Sun Lakes (of any heritage) who enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, and comedy. If you are interested in attending some of these activities, then please contact me at Karen.science23@gmail.com.
July 2025, Features
Spotlight on Advertiser: Why ReDo When You Can Re-New
Why redo when you can Re-New? Re-New Cabinets, LLC., a 5-star, family-owned and operated kitchen refacing company, has the only showroom in all the Valley. Don’t visit tomorrow; visit TODAY! In the heart of Phoenix, Re-New Cabinets, LLC, stands as a premier name in kitchen cabinet refacing, blending passion, precision, and personal service into every…
July 2025, Generals
A Message from the IronOaks President
Pat Horning, IronOaks President Bunker Time at IronOaks, Plus a Warm Welcome to Our New Board Member! Exciting Progress on the Greens Last year we completed a successful renovation of the nine holes on the Lakes Golf Course, which included a brand-new irrigation system, turf reduction, vibrant new plantings and trees, and beautifully upgraded sand…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Take Your Photos to the Next Level
Ken Duquaine People take pictures for a multitude of reasons. Some came of age when the smartphone camera made the taking of selfies to share with friends possible and have retained that motivation for taking photos. Others discovered online sites such as Instagram where they could show their photos to a wide audience and perhaps…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
AAUW SE Valley Presents $12,000 Scholarship Check to CGCC
Mary Humecke The annual scholarship fundraiser held by AAUW SE Valley this past February exceeded expectations! The beautiful raffle baskets and impressive silent auction items, along with proceeds from a 25/75 cash raffle, brought in $12,000 to award as scholarships this year to deserving women attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC). 2025 is the fourth year…
July 2025, Generals
Mahjong Maniacs Presents a Robson Communities Mahjong Tournament at PebbleCreek
Come join us for a fun-filled day with your fellow Robson Communities Mahjong players. This event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls Clubhouse (16262 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395). Entry fee is $60, which includes a catered lunch (your choice of Cobb…
July 2025, Religion
Carnegie Premier of Erica Glenn’s Worldwide Requiem
Marge Harris From September of 2018 through May of 2020, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ had as its choral director Erica Glenn. Erica led the Chancel Choir as well as the Hand Bell Choir, and during the COVID period, she continued to rehearse the choir on Zoom and created our Internet choir electronically on…
Clubs & Classes, July 2025
50+Fit with Julie
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…