Pauline Lee On the morning of December 5 our club members visited the Singh Farm in Phoenix to appreciate how an organic farm makes use of landscape discards to make compost and nitrogen fixating roots of many Mesquite and Palo Verde trees to nourish the vegetable gardens without adding any chemical fertilizers. The great variety…
What little boy or girl didn’t want to be a firefighter? At Sun Lakes, we are fortunate to have two Fire Departments! Everybody knows that they fight fires and help with medical injuries. A few years ago, a young fireman at Sun Lakes was asked if he was disappointed because he didn’t get to fight…
Larry Wolfe The word “inspirit” means to instill courage or strength of purpose, to hearten, to inspire and to encourage. Dan Bradfield recently opened a company in Casa Grande called Inspirit Gymnastics to provide gymnastics training for children and teens, but he teaches much more than tumbling, vaulting and the use of parallel bars; he…
Have you fallen? Are you concerned about falls and restricting your activities because of this concern? During these 30 minute classes you will set goals for increasing activity and learn how to view falls as controllable; make changes to reduce falls risks at home; and exercise to increase strength and balance. The Art of Balance…
North Dakota / South Dakota Save the date! The North Dakota/South Dakota annual gathering will be held Saturday, February 27 in the Saguaro Room at the Cottonwood Clubhouse. Social hour begins at 5:00 p.m. and diner will be served at 6:00 p.m. This is a great time to visit with old friends, meet new friends…
Lesly Holness Happy New Year! Now is the time to put on those dancing shoes and take off those pounds! Good things happen to those who sweat and you don’t even need a partner! I dance because there is no greater feeling than moving to some hot Latin beat and letting the rest of the…
Don’t miss “Faustina, Messenger of Divine Mercy,” a Saint Luke Productions live theatrical one-woman 90-minute drama being presented on Sunday evening, January 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hamilton High School Auditorium in Chandler, Arizona sponsored by Sun Lakes St. Steven’s Respect Life and Divine Mercy Ministries. Audiences experience firsthand the spirit and life…
General Manager report Kelly Haynes, GM I was very proud recently as I watched a group of Sun Lakes employees and volunteers work together to dress and decorate for a wedding reception in the Arizona Room. As I worked diligently side-by-side with management staff, administrative staff, restaurant staff and a Board member, it hit me…
Irene D’Aloisio, Publicity, SLPCC What’s a Sun Laker to do on a glorious spring day? Watch or participate in the annual Norris Invitational Tournament (NIT) of course! The event is scheduled for March 7-11. This annual pickleball tournament which is held at the Cottonwood pickleball courts in Sun Lakes is open to all Sun Lakes…
Lila Ritchie Lots of golf, fun and charity fill this year’s schedule of Cottonwood’s Lady Niners with President Bette Lu Buchanan announcing the upcoming activities. In addition to weekly golfing events, the Lady Niners will host its annual Member-Guest Tournament on Thursday, March 10, which will include a luncheon, prizes and fun golf activities. A…