Brian Curry Its holiday season, and here in Sun Lakes, we’re hopefully awaiting visits from our families and grandchildren. It’s important to see that our grandchildren stay safe while they’re here visiting and traveling around the great State of Arizona. That’s why the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes is hosting a “Children’s Safety Car…
Front Page, November 2019
15th annual Diamond Lake Food Drive and Luminaria Walk
Bob and Pam Swanson Save the dates… Come one, come all! The homeowners of Oakwood Unit 36-C (Diamond Lake) are planning the 15th annual (2019) Food Drive and Luminaria Walk. Weather permitting, the two-day event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15, 2019.
Sports, November 2019
Pickleball Winners’ Corner
Features, November 2019
Wanted—Sun Lakes Country Club pickleball players!
Karen Jankovich Come join one fun club, Sun Lakes Country Club Pickleball Club (SLCCPC). SLCCPC encourages and promotes a fun and social atmosphere where club members of all skill levels can enjoy playing pickleball, meet new friends, improve skills, and socialize. Pickleball is a fun, easy sport to learn! Introduction to pickleball lessons are offered,…
Generals, November 2019
Charity Holiday Preview – November 4
Sarah Auffret Festive holiday spirit is in the air at the Assistance League of East Valley thrift shop, as volunteers prepare for the annual holiday preview event, Holiday Happenings, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 4. The shop will be filled with unique holiday decorations and housewares, some of them new items created by members. Normally closed…
Features, November 2019
Poppy sale to support Arizona veterans
Susan Karesky On Nov. 10 and 11, in honor of Veterans Day, Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 will distribute poppies and poppy stickers to people who make a donation for veterans in need at local Fry’s Supermarkets. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance and hope for a positive future and a peaceful world.…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Aero Club members to hear about powered parachutes
Gary Vacin Building and flying powered parachutes will be the topic of a presentation at the Sun Lakes Aero Club’s first fall gathering Monday, Nov. 18, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The session opens with coffee and camaraderie at 6:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. The public is invited to…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Line Dancing with Judee
Judee Curtis Our fall session has had a fantastic start. Many new dancers joined us in the SunBird Ballroom for their Ultra Basic Class. The dance list is growing, because they know the steps and patterns that have been taught. “S&Ps” are the foundation for learning more dances that will be taught through December. They…
Features, November 2019
Join the First Friday Feed a Firefighter program
Angela Timm Have you heard about the First Friday Feed A Firefighter program here in Sun Lakes? The program was started in 2015 by Linda Shanahan as a way to acknowledge the two fire stations that service the residents of Sun Lakes. Thanks go to the following cooks who have provided meals to the crews…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Derel Scoble, SL Angler shares a memory of Ted Costa
Derek Scoble, SLA VP Yesterday I had a talk with an old friend I never knew. His name is Ted, and this November marks 14 years since his passing. Ted Costa was one of the original founders of the Sun Lakes Anglers, over 40 years ago. I never met Ted, but I clean his bench…