Lost is Hard Margaret Daniels Losing a good friend is always hard. I have known this friend better than 20 years now. Funny thing was, we met in a store when I was browsing one day and we just hit it off. Sometimes, it just works that way with friendships. As I look back now,…
Features, December 2015
Word of the Month
David Zapatka This month’s word of the month is a long-time favorite of mine, bliss. I was first introduced to this deep and meaningful word in the early ‘70s when someone explained to me that a state of complete happiness is achievable. The word used for this complete and enduring state of happiness is bliss.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Apple Users Group to learn about flash drive program
John Miguel The Apple Users Group of Sun Lakes (AUGSL) will meet on Monday, December 14 in the Bradford room of Oakwood Country Club at 6:30 p.m. If you have a Mac, iPod, iPad, iPhone or Apple TV, are new to Apple products or a seasoned Mac user, this is the club for you. Check…
Sports, December 2015
Sun Lakes Pickleball players make big splash in Senior Olympics
Steve Smitham and Susan Baze, in their first tournament together, made it all the way to the championship match before ultimately losing and taking the silver medal. Sheila Parkinson and Dianne Zimmerman, in their first 4.5 Women’s Doubles together, won gold at the Arizona Senior Olympics. In a hard fought match, Sheila and Dianne were…
Sports, December 2015
IMGA news and events
John Concannon, Publicity The summer heat is gone, the golf course has been overseeded and the cart path only restriction has ended, so welcome to another fine season of golf at Ironwood Golf Club. Joe Mandour, our Grounds and Greens Chairman, indicates that the course, with a few minor exceptions, is in wonderful shape. By…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Jewish War Veterans news
Art Sloane The members of Post 619 Jewish War Veterans in Sun Lakes will be meeting at 9:30 a.m. December 20 in the Mirror Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club. The Post will devote the meeting to gearing up for both the Maricopa StandDown and Poppying at the Mesa Market Place in Mesa to…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Movie group forming
Gary Putman We are forming a new group for couples that love going to the movies and meeting new people. If you are interested in learning more about this fun group, we invite all couples in their 50s and 60s to contact us at 480-532-4523. We look forward to hearing from you!
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Zumba with Mary for the holidays
Mary Tyree It’s time once again to “Deck the Halls” in Sun Lakes. This is such a fun time of year and it’s always great to spend it with family and friends. We all know how i mportant fitness is, especially with all the good food and parties coming up, and that’s why Zumba® is…
Generals, December 2015
Mark your calendars for “Broadway, Our Way!”
The Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes is proud to announce its annual Spring Show will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 for both the matinee and evening performance. This year’s show is titled Broadway, Our Way and promises to deliver many wonderful Broadway tunes. But there is so much more to one of the…
Sports, December 2015
CMGA Tournament results
Results of recent tournaments: October 3 – Cottonwood Palo Verde Beat the Pro/Super October 5-18 – Driving range closed October 12-November 2 – Cottonwood closed Upcoming Events: December 3 and December 5 – Home and Home with Leisure World December 12 – Ace of Aces Qualifier December 19 – Cha Cha Cha December 26 –…