Bob Walch Col. Richard Bushong (USAF ret.) addressed a Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) gathering of about 70 aviation enthusiasts November 16 with a sketch of his Air Force career highlighting details of his World War II experiences as a B-17 Pilot. As a 21 year old pilot, he participated in the first daylight bombing…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Zumba with Mary
Another great holiday season has come and gone here in Sun Lakes. Lots of parties, lots of friends and as you all know too well, lots of good food. Now it’s time to get busy and work it off. Here’s a great thought – I can help you begin the process for a healthier and…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
GriefShare class begins
For me, the journey of grief has been as surprising as it has been a time of grieving the passing of my mother just days before Mother’s Day in 2014. That November, I came across an email from an online catalogue company from which I had ordered Christmas gifts for my mother, and just seeing…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Energy yoga class schedule
January 2016 Schedule: Mornings: 7:45-8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons: 4:30-5:25 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Where: SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room, 3rd floor There is no cost; donations are accepted If you have questions call Paullene Caraher on cell phone at 602-292-7858 or e-mail at annieosha@gmail.com. Peggy Mottel is the contact…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Cheers Singles enjoy a festive holiday party
Ron Leimer, Publicity Fun occasions during the holidays and throughout the year with this fun group of singles are what our club is all about. To join us meet at Poolside at the Oakwood Country Club every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. for our social gathering. A welcome table at the entrance will give you all…
Sports, December 2015
ILGA December newsletter
Marcella Brown We are off to an eventful golf season at Ironwood! In October we broke all records with three ladies having holes-in- one. Judi Sloan had one on Hole No. 4 on October 22 and repeated it on November 1 on the same hole! On October 29 both Barbara Collier, on Hole No. 6…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Saint Lucia Day in Sweden
Lyle Replogle The Scandinavian Club of Southeast Valley started the new season with a catered dinner at Sun Lakes Country Club in the Arizona Room on November 15. Out speaker was Avis Jorgenson, author of Early Danish Pioneers: Southern Arizona Territorial Days. It was a wonderful evening learning about those Scandinavians who came to Arizona…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Yoga, Vinyasa style, at Cottonwood
Sheila Axtman Vinyasa is a flowing style of yoga, breathing as we move through the poses. Yoga promotes a feeling of well-being, and strengthens our minds and bodies allowing us to pursue all the activities that Sun Lakes has to offer. Tuesday’s class will be Levels One and Two combined. I will explain the poses,…
Features, December 2015
Veterans’ Voice
Art Sloane How may you help veterans? Tax time is approaching in just one month and I like many others am not looking forward to it; BUT there is a way to save and not give as much to the state but to worthy causes. If you are married you may already know you may…
Features, December 2015
Bobby Reeves’ football fantasy weekend
Larry Wolfe How would you like to sit in the office chair of Jerry Jones, president, owner and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys, if only briefly? Well, Bobby Reeves had that opportunity as a part of his recent “Football Fantasy Weekend” as a guest of Mr. Jones and the Cowboys at the magnificent 80,000…