Pastor Ron Burcham Officially, the first day of summer is June 21. Okay, but considering that daytime temperatures have already been in the triple digits, I think it is safe to say that summer is already here. Just the other day my neighbor, in an effort to cut down on his utility bills, was searing…
Religion, June 2015
Five R’s for an Arizona Summer
Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes Having moved to Arizona in 2010, it wasn’t long before we learned about the five C’s of the state (copper, cotton, citrus, cattle and climate), certainly a good way to remember some of the distinctive features of our great state. With summer upon us let me…
Religion, June 2015
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation June news and happenings
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Services are a great opportunity to meet new people, connect with Judaism and learn. New attendees are invited to be introduced at the service and members of…
Sports, June 2015
Sun Lakes Pickleball Club at IronOaks Mixed Doubles Champs
Sun Lakes Pickleball Club at IronOaks held its annual Mixed Doubles Championships and there was plenty of action on the courts in a long day of fun and competition. Sue and Matt Niesz, long-time club members and Sun Lakes pickleball players, brought their experience to the championships and were not to be denied winning Division…
Sports, June 2015
Star-studded crafts for July Fourth
(Family Features) Celebrate your independence from another ho-hum summer gathering. Grab your family and friends for an evening of fireworks and a brilliant display of stylish crafts that give pops of red, white and blue. Patriotic gatherings are a great way to get in some extra bonding time with those closest to you. Whether you…
Sports, June 2015
A-1 wins season ending tourney
Larry Wolfe The Sun Lakes Senior Softball Association wrapped up the 2015-2016 season with a seeded six-team tournament on April 16. The seedings were based upon the teams’ spring season won-lost records. Hundreds were on hand to watch the exciting contests. In game one, the fourth-seeded Mutual of Omaha squad, managed by Mike Gloyd, edged…
Sports, June 2015
West USA Realty are Spring Softball Champions
Larry Wolfe Terry and Susan Young’s West USA Realty team, managed by John Seigla, won the spring softball season pennant with a sterling 16-4 record. Kenny Brenden’s Financial Planning squad finished second with a 13-7 ledger. Our season-ending tournament and social event was held on April 16 and included an awards ceremony and cook-out (recaps…
Sports, June 2015
SLCC Ladies 18 Holers post scores
Nancy Field 4/14. Beat the Pro – congratulations to all the women who beat the Pro! 4/21. Stableford Individual Points – Flight 1: 1st (tie) Anne Carlson and Dang Parker (41), 2nd (tie) Debra Emerick and Moe Schoenwalder (40), 3rd (tie) Donna Smid and Shirley Brenner (39); Flight 2: 1st (tie) Karla Carrillo and Mary…
Sports, June 2015
IronOaks Men’s Pickleball team wins third Interclub Championship
Jenny Browne The IronOaks Men’s Pickleball team won their third straight East Valley Interclub League Championships. The communities participating in this league include Cottonwood, Ahwatukee Recreation Center (ARC), Trilogy, and Solera. The winning team at IronOaks include Bill Aichele, Art Baessler, Dave Bissell, Jon Bowerman, Bill Duke, Kim Fleithman, Jack Hill, Tom Kasper, Steve Langer,…
Sports, June 2015
PVLGA news and views
Janet Baron, Publicity Chairman To become successful as a golfer you must stay true to your beliefs, remain focused on your goals and work diligently to achieve them, only then will your success unveil itself to you. Tammy Visser achieved her success by procuring a hole-in-one on No. 3. Congratulations to you Tammy! 4/07. Results…