Editor’s Note: “Dollars and Sense” is a new column in the Sun Lakes Splash dedicated to financial issues. This column is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information on the subject of personal finances. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to…
Generals, January 2016
Thank you Posse Associates
Phyllis Swanson We have two associates that have accumulated many hours at the Sun Lakes Posse Office, not because they are in trouble with the law but because they have served the community of Sun Lakes for many years. Eleanor Woodman moved to Sun Lakes in 1987 from Scottsdale, AZ. Eleanor joined the Posse Office…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Italian-American Club open to everyone in Sun Lakes
Donna Haugland, Secretary The Sun Lakes Italian American Club membership rolls are open to those who are interested in Italian culture, food and a good time. Our regular business meetings occur on the first Monday of the month. We begin at 6:00 p.m. with a dinner, have a short business meeting and end with social…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Harmonica class for beginners
Learn to play this fun instrument in only six sessions with St. Louis Slim, an accomplished player and instructor. Each participant will get their own “stage name” and have a great time learning the pucker, the tongue slap, how to read tablature and move from playing Pop Goes the Weasel to real melodies. It’s a guaranteed…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Scandinavian exchange students attend next meeting
Lyle Replogle The Scandinavian Club presented the story of St. Lucia in December as we continued to focus on our heritage. St. Lucia is celebrated by Scandinavians each year on December 13. We also celebrated the season with a sing along of some Christmas favorites and closed by listening to a rendition of Auld Lang…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
“Don’t take a trip: raising awareness for fall risk”
Regina Milgroom Erica Williams, Ph.D., CCC-A, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Speech and Hearing Department of ASU. Falls are a leading cause of injury in older adults, and also carry a significant financial impact within our healthcare system. Dr. Williams will discuss how our body maintains balance, the role that the inner ear…
Generals, January 2016
The Wolfman returns
Barbara Schwartz Once again, The Wolfman, a/k/a Tom Wolfe, returns to Sun Lakes Country Club’s Arizona Room, 25601 Sun Lakes Blvd, Sun Lakes, AZ, for a wonderful afternoon of song and memories of days past. Wolfman sings all sorts of songs from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Dancing will be available for those who want and…
Generals, January 2016
Looking for fruitful pickers
Sarah Kelzenberg As we have done for the past nine years, the Sun Lakes Citrus Sharers will be picking surplus fruit in all Sun Lakes communities from January 30-Febrary 29. The fruit is donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank. Because of an invasive bug, we were worried that they wouldn’t let us donate, but, because…
Sports, January 2016
IronOaks Breakers Pool League members attend 22nd Annual Mosconi Cup
David “The Godfather” Mork The Mosconi Cup is played in a 9-Ball format annually, and every other year, it is held in the USA. There are two teams consisting of five players each, plus a non-playing coach, who are considered to be the best players in the USA and Europe. This year, seven members of…
Sports, January 2016
MOGA news and scores
Bob Greene, Publicity We are pleased to report another MOGA member recorded his third hole in one. It happened to John Kolb on the third hole of the Sonoran on Thursday, November 12. He was playing with Pat Scinto and Dennis Schepp. They lost sight of the shot but knew it was headed for the…