Linda Robson, Editor, Sun Lakes Splash The purpose of this survey is to assist the publishers of the Sun Lakes Splash newspaper in gaining a better understanding of our homeowners’ preferences and likes. Where we eat, shop and have fun makes us who we are as a community. Then too, supporting local business is essential for…
January 2015
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation news and events
Suzy Ziegler The Jewish people have a rich history in many parts of the world. Wherever we have traveled and resided, we have always tried to become a part of the culture without losing our identity. The two most famous segments of Jewish culture from the Diaspora are the Ashkenazi and the Sephardi. When dispersed…
Generals, January 2015
Sun Lakes Charities planning now for 20th annual Ice Cream Social
Dee Rasmussen Mark your calendar for our popular spring event – the Ice Cream Social! Okay, we know Christmas just went by! But we have lots of planning to do to make sure that all the cookies are baked and the ice cream is made and the syrups are ready! Takes time, you know. So…
Front Page, January 2015
Reunion planned at Veterans Circle of Honor
More than 200 years ago our Founding Fathers left us with a legacy of freedom that we, with the passage of time, often take for granted. But it was not the Founding Fathers that guaranteed our freedoms. It was those patriots who were willing to fight – and all too often die – to protect…
Clubs & Classes, January 2015
Sun Lakes Garden Club monthly meeting update
Pauline Lee, Publicity The monthly meeting of Sun Lakes Garden Club will be on Tuesday, January 20 at 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel Center, 9240 N. Sun Lakes Blvd. across from the Sun Lakes Country Club. Frederick Giese, a photographer, will be the speaker. Frederick will speak on photographing flowers and plants in your garden.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2015
Metal Lokators enjoy Christmas luncheon
Virginia Koehler December’s Christmas luncheon was held at Valle Luna where we were pleased to visit with members, their spouses and potential new members. Everyone enjoyed good food and socializing. The Sun Lakes Metal Lokators Club meets the second Monday of every month October through April. Dues are $15 per person per year. Most meetings…
Clubs & Classes, January 2015
Sun Lakes Pickleball Club at IronOaks host Team Pickleball
David Zapatka Thirty-four enthusiastic Sun Lakes Pickleball Club at IronOaks members competed in the annual Team Pickleball competition. With two full round robin groups, the Peace Group and the Love Group, followed by semi-final and final matches, the competition played out over six hours. Tournament director Greg Mather produced a very balanced field through random…
Generals, January 2015
Arizona Wind Symphony presents “Celebration of Dance”
Vicki Deken Arizona Wind Symphony presents Celebration of Dance at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway. Tickets are $9 plus service fees. Tickets are available at the TCA Box Office or through http://tca.ticketforce.com/. The 95-piece ensemble will perform works celebrating the art of dance…
Features, January 2015
Veterans’ Voice – January 2015
Art Sloane A new charity that at this time does not have its 501(C)(3) as a charity has a name very close to another legitimate charity and is soliciting funds through telephone calls. The legitimate charity is U.S. Vets, Inc. which houses veterans in need and homeless and retrains them. The charity with a name…
Religion, January 2015
St. Peter’s mission trip
The visit to St. Peter Indian Mission is scheduled for January 14 for paid members only of the St. Steven’s Ladies Guild. You may sign up for the trip at the January 12 meeting and the cost of the luncheon is $10. For more information call Mary Vitolo at 480-235-6533.