Doug Shields Have you ever thought about learning to play chess? If you have, then you’re not alone. Chess is one of the oldest and most written about games in human history. It is estimated that over 800 million people around the globe actively play chess. With such a rich history and huge following, there…
June 2025, Generals
Navigating the Digital Age: Free Summer Tech Seminar Coming to Sun Lakes

Kyle Messner Computer Booters, Ed Robson Library, and New Adventures are teaming up to present a free, informative Summer Technology Seminar designed to help residents make the most of the Internet while staying savvy about what they see online. The event will be held on Thursday, June 26, at 3 p.m. at the Sun Lakes…
June 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Beating the Bangers
David Zapatka From 2.0 to 5.0, we have all faced the “bangers,” those players who prefer to hit everything hard rather than play the soft game hitting dinks and drop shots. Would you like to defeat these hard hitters? Consider adopting these tips. Hit deep returns. Keep the banger at the baseline with a deep…
June 2025, Generals
You Matter!

We are often asked, “How can we help?” and the answer is huge! It does not matter your condition, your situation, your finances, or your location. First, an overview about rescue. The Rescue Dogs: Each rescue dog is unique, and each one comes from a different environment, type of socialization, neglect, abuse, or even abandonment…
June 2025, Sports
IronOaks Lady Breakers
Kim L. Hutchinson Have you played pool before and forgotten the rules? Has it been years since you played and you’re afraid you might embarrass yourself? Were you never that good but really enjoyed playing? Then IronOaks Lady Breakers might be just what you need. IronOaks Lady Breakers would like to invite you to stop…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Fit and Fun Club
Karyl Garbow Always getting fit and always having fun. Fit and Fun is a positive health/wellness club prioritizing good living! We explore health and lifestyle issues as we emphasize self-care! Summer Schedule: On the first Wednesday of the month we meet at a designated restaurant for breakfast at 9:30 a.m., and on the third Wednesday…
June 2025, Generals
The Foundation Awards Funds to Neighbors Who Care and Jewish War Veterans

Bill Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation is pleased to announce a donation to Neighbors Who Care in the amount of $5,000 and a grant to Jewish War Veterans in the amount of $3,100. The Foundation has made awards to local clubs and organizations in the amount of $38,675 in the first four months…
June 2025, Generals
News from IronOaks at Sun Lakes – June 2025

A Message from the IronOaks President – Survey Results Pat Horning, IronOaks President Hello Summer IronOaks Residents! By this time, most of our snowbird residents have left our community for cooler temperatures. Did you know that approximately 24% of our IronOaks residents are snowbirds, with the other 76% being full-time residents? We wish them a…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Men’s Wednesday Night Poker
We play in Oakwood at the Poolside Café from 7 to 10 p.m.
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Agave Quilters Guild

Shannon Lanning Considering how many snowbirds have already left for cooler places, Agave Quilters Guild had a great turnout at their May meeting. This was our final gathering until we meet again in September. Up first was our May speaker, Gail Shannon from Bernina Connection. Gail has been sewing and quilting for over 50 years,…
