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…
Features, February 2020
In Passing
Jean S. Ahnmark Jean S. Ahnmark, age 93, passed away peacefully Nov. 29, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Raised in Minneapolis, she was married to Henry G. Ahnmark for 30 years when he passed in 1978. A medical technologist by trade, Jean retired in 1986 and transplanted from Lima, OH, to Sun Lakes. She…
Generals, February 2020
EVJCC Presents “Why Is Jerusalem So Important to Muslims?” February 23
Michael Cohen, MD This topic has major contemporary implications in any possible resolution of the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “The Palestinians claim East Jerusalem, including the Old City, as the capital of a future state, while Israeli leaders have claimed Jerusalem as the state’s “eternal capital” since 1949. The Old City has huge historic, economic, religious,…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
IronOaks Ladies Billiards Welcomes New Members
Judy Wolthausen On Dec. 10, the IronOaks Ladies Billiards group met for their annual Christmas challenge game and celebrated Christmas with great food and conversation at Stone & Vine for lunch. Our group plays weekly from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday mornings in the Billiards Room at the Oakwood Country Club. Most of…
Generals, February 2020
Citrus Sharers Picking Season Underway
James Harrald Happy New Year and welcome to another season of gleaning fruit for the Sun Lakes community! The picking season began on Saturday, Feb. 1, and will be ending on Monday, March 2. We only pick on Saturdays and Mondays from 8 a.m. until noon. If you were picked in the past, you should…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
It’s About Cars at Women’s Connection Special Guest Month
Susan Reynhout, Publicity Chairman Ken Bowers is a man who loves automobiles. He enjoyed many years at the race track meeting drivers like Mario Andretti, Dale Earnhardt Sr., Bobby Allison, and NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon. His love of all types of motorsports afforded him opportunities at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (formerly Firebird International Raceway)…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Cotillion Dance Club Presents “All Doll’d Up Formal Soiree”
Rob Spade The ballroom was beautifully decorated in an autumn theme for November’s “Dancing Leaves of Autumn Gala” formal dance. The dinner was scrumptious and the service prompt and courteous. The music was fabulous, performed by Route 66 with special vocals from Kathy Bradford. Everyone had a great time! The champagne reception preceding the dance…
Generals, February 2020
News From Renaissance: Hear What Our Residents Have to Say
Jessica Dingman At Renaissance, we want our residents to love where they live, and as it turns out, they do. But don’t take it from us. Here’s what residents Diana and Dennis McColly have to say about living at Renaissance. “We have been residents of Arizona for over 20 years now. Before moving to Sun…
Generals, February 2020
Posse Medical Equipment Program
Phyllis Swanson, Office Manager, Sun Lakes Posse Medical Equipment We wish to thank all residents who have made contributions to the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse. These contributions also help keep the Sun Lakes medical equipment operational. Anyone who owns a home knows that the expense of keeping the property in good condition is costly. We…
Generals, February 2020
Take a Walk on the Wild Side!
Gwen Grace Come see some wild birds on a bird walk with Desert Rivers Audubon at the Gilbert Water Ranch on Saturday, Feb. 15. The GWR is in Gilbert on Greenfield and Guadalupe. The walk takes place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. This is a free event, and we have binoculars for you and an…