The generous financial assistance and multiple prayers of St. Steven’s parishioners and members of the greater Sun Lakes and Chandler communities have enabled the St. Steven’s Respect Life Ministry to post a fifth billboard that this time shows unborn twin babies speaking for themselves. The billboard was posted on April 19, 2019, and will be…
September 2019
Grieving is difficult, but you do not have to do it alone
Linda Gercken Walking into an empty house. Seeing the empty chair at the table. Starting to call or text someone who will not be there. Missing that familiar shoulder to lean on. Feeling like your heart has been ripped out. These are only a few of the experiences you might encounter after the passing of…
Sports, September 2019
July CMGA event results
Buddy Meola I am saddened to start with the passing of a longtime member of the Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association. Jack Kinney passed away on July 2 at the age of 92. Jack was a past secretary of the CMGA Board. The Jack Kinney Member/Guest annual golf tournament was named for him. Rest in peace,…
Front Page, August 2019
AFMA ambulance subscription plan approved – Voluntary plan took effect July 7
Brian Curry The long-awaited decision by the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) on the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority’s proposal for an ambulance subscription plan has been approved as the Ambulance Membership Program. It became available to Sun Lakes residents on July 1. The plan was filed with AZDHS for review and approval in…
Generals, August 2019
‘Plaza Suite’ takes the stage October 23
Bill Becker, SLCT Publicity Plaza Suite is an award-winning comedy by Neil Simon, composed of three acts, each involving three sets of different characters but all set in Suite 719 in New York City’s Plaza Hotel. The male and female leads will be played by different actors in each of the three acts. In Act 1,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Great season coming soon for Cotillion Dance Club
Rob Spade On Saturday, November 9, 2019, the Cotillion Dance Club presents the first dance of the season, Dancing Leaves of Autumn Gala. The dinner dance will be held at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. The dance is a formal affair (tuxes for the gentlemen and gowns for the ladies). The reception begins at 5:45…
Features, August 2019
Spotlight On Advertiser: K&R Refrigeration thanks the community
A lot of things in the Sun Lakes and SunBird area have changed in the last 35 years. One thing that hasn’t is that the summers are very hot, and seemingly getting hotter. Back then, Kenneth Ratliff started a one-man HVAC business called K & R Refrigeration. Well, because Kenneth was so good at what…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Kim Soule sets record cycling time trials
The National Senior Games took place in Albuquerque, NM, this past June 14-25, marking the 32nd year in the history of the games. This year’s event was epic, with numerous records being shattered. Nearly 14,000 senior athletes were in attendance – an all-time high participation record. Along with that record, Sun Lakes’ own Kim Soule,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Crystal Awards committee looking for outstanding volunteers
Jeanne Becker Maybe you have heard about the Crystal Awards and wondered what it is all about. The idea for honoring volunteers in Sun Lakes was conceived in 2009 when meetings were held in the Splash office that included Harvey Boyd of Western Broadband, Linda Robson of Robson Publishing, Stan Scott of Sun Lakes Charities,…
Sports, August 2019
Unity: returning home
August is the second and last month of Unity’s summer hiatus. We look forward to coming back to our church services on September 8. Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a community of souls who seek a peaceful, loving and healthful way to live through affirmative prayer, meditation, healthy lifestyle and activities that promote…