Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate…
July 2025, Generals
Crystal Cards News
Did you know that Crystal Cards (CC) has greeting cards of every kind? Next time you have a little extra time to shop, stop in at one of CC’s monthly sales and look through each of the 20 or more bins of assorted greeting cards. There must be someone on your list who you haven’t…
July 2025, Generals
Samba Fanatics Presents a Robson Communities Samba Tournament at PebbleCreek
Come join us for a fun-filled day with your fellow Robson Communities Samba players. This event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23, 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…
Sports, July 2025
Oakwood Lady Niners Golf Association
Reggie Wegman On May 13, on hole 3 of the Sonoran golf course, Sue Boucher had a hole-in-one. How thrilling to be with her on that memorable day. She used a 9 iron for the 85-yard shot onto the green, with that little white ball rolling right into the hole. We all thought, “Wow, did…
July 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: The Art of Blocking
David Zapatka Last month we discussed how to beat the bangers. Blocking at the kitchen line was a key strategy. This article will pick up with that focus. Consider these strategies to improve your blocking skills. 1. You know the hard shot is coming. Be prepared, knees bent, relaxed, eyes on the ball, paddle out…
July 2025, Generals
Upcoming July Educational Presentations—Mark Your Calendars!
New Adventures in Learning is pleased to host engaging and informative presentations this July designed to help you plan wisely, learn from history, and prepare for the future. Most will be held in person at the Sun Lakes Center, and several will be available via Zoom. Here are some of the highlights: Maintaining a Healthy…
July 2025, Religion
Reflections on Freedom This Fourth of July
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ This Fourth of July marks my first since retiring from my military uniform. After more than two decades of service, I now stand in civilian clothes, reflecting on the meaning of freedom from a new place—one rooted not in command but in calling. I’ve…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sew-N-Sews
Peg Abney As the summer heat settles over Sun Lakes, Ariz., the Sew-N-Sews sewing club continues to keep its threads woven with creativity, even during the off-season. While the club typically takes a break from regular monthly meetings over the summer, the spirit of sewing remains alive with special interest groups and summer workshops. At…
July 2025, Sports
IronOaks Lady Breakers
Kim L. Hutchinson Have you played pool before and forgotten the rules? Has it been years since you played and you’re afraid you might embarrass yourself? Were you never that good but really enjoyed playing? Then IronOaks Lady Breakers might be just what you need. IronOaks Lady Breakers would like to invite you to stop…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Quilting: A Summer Hobby—The Kansas City Star
Jody Edwards, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Once again, Desert Threads Quilters invites you back in time to the days when quilt patterns were delivered to you in your newspaper. This month, let’s look at The Kansas City Star! The Kansas City Star newspaper played a significant role in fostering the quilting tradition by…