Have you always had a desire to write? Would you like to try your hand at writing? Would you like to leave personal stories to your children and grandchildren? Examples: How you met your husband/wife? What you remember about your first date? Thoughts about your high school graduation? Now that you are retired, how do…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
FUNdaMENTAL Bridge classes
Gordon Markham Over 400 people have taken FUNdaMENTAL Bridge Classes in Sun Lakes. Beginning Bridge is on Tuesdays, January 19-March 22, nine weeks, $90 plus $14 for the two texts. It starts with the basics and proceeds to Stayman and Jacoby Transfer Conventions. Boot Camp Bridge, not for Beginners but for people who have played…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Sun Lakes Garden Club
Pauline Lee On the morning of December 5 our club members visited the Singh Farm in Phoenix to appreciate how an organic farm makes use of landscape discards to make compost and nitrogen fixating roots of many Mesquite and Palo Verde trees to nourish the vegetable gardens without adding any chemical fertilizers. The great variety…
Generals, January 2016
The fire department does what?
What little boy or girl didn’t want to be a firefighter? At Sun Lakes, we are fortunate to have two Fire Departments! Everybody knows that they fight fires and help with medical injuries. A few years ago, a young fireman at Sun Lakes was asked if he was disappointed because he didn’t get to fight…
Sports, January 2016
Softball Player Profile: Dan Bradfield
Larry Wolfe The word “inspirit” means to instill courage or strength of purpose, to hearten, to inspire and to encourage. Dan Bradfield recently opened a company in Casa Grande called Inspirit Gymnastics to provide gymnastics training for children and teens, but he teaches much more than tumbling, vaulting and the use of parallel bars; he…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
The Art of Balance classes at Cottonwood
Have you fallen? Are you concerned about falls and restricting your activities because of this concern? During these 30 minute classes you will set goals for increasing activity and learn how to view falls as controllable; make changes to reduce falls risks at home; and exercise to increase strength and balance. The Art of Balance…
Generals, January 2016
State Parties
North Dakota / South Dakota Save the date! The North Dakota/South Dakota annual gathering will be held Saturday, February 27 in the Saguaro Room at the Cottonwood Clubhouse. Social hour begins at 5:00 p.m. and diner will be served at 6:00 p.m. This is a great time to visit with old friends, meet new friends…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Let’s Dance! 2016
Lesly Holness Happy New Year! Now is the time to put on those dancing shoes and take off those pounds! Good things happen to those who sweat and you don’t even need a partner! I dance because there is no greater feeling than moving to some hot Latin beat and letting the rest of the…
Generals, January 2016
Faustina live drama coming to Chandler
Don’t miss “Faustina, Messenger of Divine Mercy,” a Saint Luke Productions live theatrical one-woman 90-minute drama being presented on Sunday evening, January 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hamilton High School Auditorium in Chandler, Arizona sponsored by Sun Lakes St. Steven’s Respect Life and Divine Mercy Ministries. Audiences experience firsthand the spirit and life…
Generals, January 2016
Sun Lakes Country Club
General Manager report Kelly Haynes, GM I was very proud recently as I watched a group of Sun Lakes employees and volunteers work together to dress and decorate for a wedding reception in the Arizona Room. As I worked diligently side-by-side with management staff, administrative staff, restaurant staff and a Board member, it hit me…