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Sports, January 2016
SLLGA 18 Holers results
Nancy Field The Awards Banquet was a red carpet affair this year. Upon arrival at the banquet you received a glass of champagne and one of the men would escort you down the red carpet to the banquet room where a fabulous dinner was served by the Sunset Grill. Thank you to the hard working…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Motorcycle Riders of Sun Lakes rev up their activities
Christine Lauzon Motorcycle Riders of Sun Lakes began the new season with renewed enthusiasm in November. Rides to Maricopa, Marana, Gila Bend and Tonopah are examples of the recent weekly Wednesday rides. Plans are underway for overnight trips to Tombstone, Bisbee and Williams. Although it is of course the journey and not the destination that…
Generals, January 2016
Happenings at the Sun Lakes Country Club Library
Sharon Lavender Happy New year to everyone. Now that the busy fall season and the holidays are behind us, would you like to relax and enjoy a good book? The Sun Lakes Country Club Library has 30 volunteers who strive to provide you with a wide selection of reading materials. These librarians are available Monday…
Generals, January 2016
SLFD CAP Program awards “High Hours” pins
Sun Lakes Fire Board members Chairman Mike Sellers, Diane Price and Forrest Kohler (standing top row left) awarded the Sun Lakes Fire Department Community Assistance Program volunteers their “High Hours” pins. A large group of volunteers received the President’s volunteer service award in the bronze (100 to 250 hours) and silver (250 to 499 hours)…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Lions Club hosts Peace Poster awards for students
The Sun Lakes Lions Club is proud to participate in Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest and the photos show that. Each year, Lions clubs around the world proudly sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. This art contest for kids encourages young people worldwide to express their visions…
Features, January 2016
Santa crashes the party at The Perfect Place
What a surprise! Just as the party for our participants and their caregivers was winding down, in pops Santa. And we all had our pictures taken! So much fun and frivolity. The morning started with the Dry Heat Pickers jamming as we enjoyed a festive lunch with holiday cookies. Everyone had been introduced to each…
Generals, January 2016
SLFD CAP plans training class for February
Brian Curry The Community Assistance Program (CAP) of the Sun Lakes Fire Department is looking for new volunteers for a training class scheduled for February. If you are interested please phone Paul Legere at 602-284-4498. Paul is the chairperson of the recruitment committee and will help you through the application process and answer any preliminary…
Sports, January 2016
IronOaks Tennis Club members keep on competing
Denise Lott The Southwest Adult and Senior Tennis Tournament was held in Tucson in early November. On the humorous side, Dana Billingsley of Scottsdale and Len Paulson of IOTC were the only entrants in the 80 age bracket singles, so they got permission to play the “final” at the new Ironwood courts. This was a…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Lady Sluggers begin season
Larry Wolfe The Lady Sluggers, Sun Lakes’ ladies senior softball team, begin their season on January 4. The first home game at the Field of Dreams is on Wednesday, January 6. The full home schedule is shown below. All games start at noon. The Sluggers are members of the Valley of the Sun League and…