Please save the dates for the 10th annual Treasure Sale at the Chapel Center in Sun Lakes. The dates are November 21 and 22, 2014. Mark your calendar for bargains galore. In August call 602-319-0777 for pick-up of donations of household goods. Please no clothing, TVs or large appliances. The winners of the restaurant raffle…
Generals, August 2014
News from IronOaks at Sun Lakes
Attention new homeowners You are eligible for a free round of golf for two, a free week of fitness, a free week of tennis and a BOGO meal at any IronOaks restaurant. All you have to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Committee c/o Harold Lundgren at 480-369-2015 or e-mail him at hsljml@netzero.com to receive…
Generals, August 2014
Sassy ambassadors savor summer
While hordes of Sun Lakers escape to cooler climates this time of year, the hardy year-round Ambassadors, a dynamic smaller group of the Sun Lakes Chordaires Show Chorus, are right here and ready to put on a great show for your group or private party. The Ambassadors sing a capella style in four-part harmony and their…
Front Page, August 2014
Looking for ‘I Love Lucy’ fans? SLCT presents – Trouble At The Tropicabana
Marcia Stevic, Publicity That Ricky is always upset with Lucy; well, they’re at it again in the fall comedy/mystery dinner show presented by the Sun Lakes Community Theatre. This show is a tribute to the I Love Lucy television series and includes Lucy, Ricky, Ethel, Fred and other great cast members that provide side splitting antics,…
Features, August 2014
High health risk for your pet
Obesity is the No. 1 health risk for pets in America. According to the 2014 Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats in the United States are overweight or obese. Overweight or obese dogs and cats have an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, shortened life expectancy, osteoarthritis, kidney…
Features, August 2014
Ask Your Agents
Dear Tammy and Cheri, We are going to go to New York City this summer and it’s been a while since we’ve traveled. I’m just concerned how much cash we need to budget for, including tipping. Do you have any suggestions or guidelines to follow for tipping etiquette while traveling? Sincerely, NYC Tippy, Sun Lakes,…
Features, August 2014
Check Out – Check In
Janet Mills Countdown – Our Last, Best Hope for a Future on Earth by Alan Weisman. This book is a follow-up to his first since The World Without Us. Weisman traveled to more than 20 countries to ask what experts agree are the most pressing problems about our world. With a million more of us every…
Features, August 2014
The Hot Spot
Capt. Craig Dimerling celebrates 15th anniversary with SLFD Sun Lakes Fire Department Chief Paul Wilson congratulated Capt. Craig Dimerling on his 15th anniversary with the SLFD. Dimerling, who has been a captain and paramedic since 2008, has been instrumental in many facets of wildfire training and response. He was involved in the purchase of…
Features, August 2014
Veterans’ Voice
Art Sloane If you served in Vietnam and along the DMZ in Korea and have children or grandchildren you need to file VA Form 21-0304. This is a birth defect disability claim which won’t go anywhere at this time. It is being used for research. If or when it is determined that a presumptive or…
Features, August 2014
Conservation Corner
Pauline Lee Monsoon season brings much-needed moisture to our Arizona deserts. Yet when rain falls on the roof or impervious paved ground, 80-95 percent of the water is lost as runoff flow, diverting a precious resource. Fortunately at Sun Lakes, our developers designed the roadside drainage so that our runoff feeds into our lakes where…