IronOaks Tennis Club and Sun Lakes HOA 3 are co-hosting a Veterans Day celebration at the IronOaks Tennis Club courts on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The event honors those who have served and showcases the Grand Canyon University men’s and women’s tennis teams, as well as the Sun Lakes community. Sponsored by Sun Lakes residents Tony…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
Lions Club – October 2025
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Name Lion of the Year Brian Curry Sun Lakes Breakfast Lion Judy Brotherton, club secretary, was named this year’s Lion of the Year. Presenting her with her plaque was Sun Lakes Breakfast Lion’s Club President Jack Dreyer. Dreyer commented, “Judy has been a great club secretary as well as volunteering for…
Generals, October 2025
Sun Lakes Chorale Kicks Off 2025-26 Season
Yvonne Orlich Well, we met on Sept. 8 for our first fall rehearsal, and the excitement and energy were positive, and positively palpable! We started off with our usual registrations and music pick-up. Then at 1 p.m., the president welcomed us. The turnout for the first rehearsal was great, and we were pleased to welcome…
October 2025, Sports
Ironwood Lady Niners—Fall Is Here!
Bonnie Hoewing After a long, warm summer, the Ironwood Lady Niners (IWLN) are ready to get back on the links. We had a summer group of ladies who persevered through the hot weather and are looking forward to getting back to cooler days this fall to enjoy some golf. We had a group of summer…
Features, October 2025
Enjoy for Years to Come
Dannette Hunnel October still tends to be quite hot for most flowers. Many of us are anxious to get started with some planting, making our community yards the beautiful, colorful works of art for which our area is known. Now is a good time to start succulents so they can establish themselves and get rooted…
Generals, October 2025
Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation Firefighter Walk-A-Thon
Charlene Petragallo Perfect for Sun Lakes: a Walk-A-Thon where you do not need to walk in order to participate. Whether you are out of town or unable to physically do the walk, you can register as a “Walker in Spirit.” Our firefighters and EMTs show up for us, now it’s our turn to show up…
Sports, October 2025
Palo Verde Lady Niners
Susie Welker At the end of April, the Palo Verde Lady Niners played a best ball scramble to end their regular season of Wednesday afternoon fun golf. Four women on one team were able to achieve a one under par score, while 10 others finished with par or one over par. There were a lot…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group – October 2025
Being a Cheerleader Kris Szlauko With the thought of a cheerleader, an image of a pretty, petite, scantily clad girl waving pom-poms around comes to mind. A cheerleader has epitomized the art of cheering to a meaningless routine. Her skills, even though polished and practiced, are mechanical. Even her smile is well rehearsed. The practice…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Republican Club October 8 Meeting
Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “The Rule of Law and Education Policy,” with speakers Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen and Matthew Beienburg, at its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes,…
Features, October 2025
Savor Retirement: Rediscovering Passions in Retirement
Tim Malone Retirement represents a profound shift in life’s rhythm, offering time and freedom that can be both exhilarating and unfamiliar. For many, this phase serves as an invitation to rediscover passions that may have been set aside amid the demands of a career or family life. Far from being an ending, retirement is a…