Sara Ruth Russow The Arizona for Children charity, along with Make a Wish, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Arise, sponsor a train ride for children in foster care and children who are very ill. The train goes from Glendale to an area just outside Wickenburg and back. This train consisted of cars donated by the Burlington…
In recognition of their many years of unwavering support and help to the Sun Lakes Fire Department, a large group of firefighters and medics “responded” to “aid” their friends in the Sun Lakes Women’s Association as they prepared for their annual Bazaar. The SLFD members who have appreciated everything the Women’s Association has done for…
LED Lighting Pauline Lee Early in December, the Nobel Committee will award three scientists the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics for their research in the 1990’s that has made possible the creation of modern white-light light emitting diode (LED) lamps. With 20 percent of the world’s electricity used for lighting, it’s been calculated that optimal…
Larry Wolfe Even though it is softball, not football, our fall season kicked off in late October and will run through December 18. Each of our six teams plays a 20 game schedule. The State Farm Insurance-sponsored team, managed by Larry Kaufmann, got off to a strong 7-1 start and was leading the league at…
The purpose of the seminars is to give the community information on old and new ways of staying energetic and healthy. We are not trying to sell you anything or sign you up for anything. A donation of $5 will be appreciated. These are held in the Navajo Room on the third floor of the…
Gary Vacin Sun Lakes dog lovers and pilots are invited to attend the Sun Lakes Aero Club’s (SLAC) Dec. 15 gathering featuring a presentation by an organization dedicated to saving dogs’ lives. Set for the Sun Lakes Country Club, the session begins with coffee and camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7:00…
Jim Wegman, Publicity The weather is cooling off and the leaves are changing in many parts of the country. The pace of life here in IronOaks is beginning to move faster as we leave the summer heat behind. So, let’s all welcome back our winter golfers. Winners: 10/03. Fewest Putts – Sonoran: Flight A: Bruce…
Mark and save this date, February 19, 2015, to attend the popular Augsburg Centennial Singers Concert. This 60-male-voice chorus will be performing one concert only at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. More details and ticket information will be coming in future issues of the Splash.
Lee Evans We’re back at it this winter so please join us for a series of relaxed, twice weekly bicycle rides exploring Sun Lakes’ network of roads and perhaps some neighboring ones. The rides are ongoing with a large contingent of eager cyclists. These hour and a half to two hour tours are currently launching…
Denise Lott East Valley Marines Detachment 1296 helps support the Vista Grande High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) in Casa Grande. They provide scholarships each year toward college expenses for a graduating cadet. They also help send young Marine cadets on an annual trip to Camp Pendleton for a first-hand look…