Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the Sun Lakes Splash dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Sun Lakes Watermedia Club “Active Painters”
Rose Sumners The arrival of our busy season brought a new show in the Painting Room at Cottonwood. We invite you to come and view varied subject matter in “Artist’s Choice.” From the warm cabin atmosphere of the Retriever beside a draped flag, to the 18th hole, to the abstract are displayed. Founding member Dick…
Generals, December 2015
Sun Lakes Firefighter celebrates 15th anniversary
Sun Lakes firefighter Brian Moreni is congratulated by Acting Chief of Department Dan Guerra on his 15th anniversary with SLFD at a recent fire board meeting. Moreni serves as an engineer and emergency medical technician. He has served in many public education and community service projects and trained other engineers within the department (photo by…
Generals, December 2015
POWWOW in Chandler
Orris Anson Produce On Wheels With Out Waste (POWWOW) distributes fresh produce in a farmers market atmosphere. The purpose of the market is to reach out to the community by providing quality produce at an affordable price. A $10 donation is good for up to 60 pounds of produce with six to eight different varieties…
Generals, December 2015
“Swing Into Spring” planned for March 9
Mary Vitolo St. Steven’s Luncheon Fashion Show Committee is busy preparing for a wonderful afternoon of fun for you. Swing Into Spring is scheduled for March 9 at the Oakwood Country Club with a social hour starting at 11:00 a.m. and lunch being served at noon. The Fashion Show will highlight unique and extraordinary styles…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Bridge Results
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Alan Behr The Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club games are now held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma School Road. Open games are held on Monday at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 1:30 p.m., and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. There also is a Novice game Thursday…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
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 in the Navajo Room at the Sun Lakes Country Club. We begin at 6:00 p.m. with a…
Sports, December 2015
What’s this? Over 80 and still winning gold and silver medals
Irene D’Aloisio, Publicity It’s been a banner month for Jo Anne Burr, 82, and Beverly Shalin, 82. Both of these terrific pickleball players have won gold and silver medals at tournaments around the country. And both of these champions are members of our very own Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood. The USAPA Nationals were held…
Sports, December 2015
Softball Player Profile: Billy Kee
Larry Wolfe Billy Kee is a native of Paris – that would be Paris, Arkansas, not Paris, France. Billy’s father and two older brothers went from sharecrop farming in Arkansas to custom farm work in Casa Grande in September 1956; three months later Billy, his mother and the rest of the family joined them. The…
Sports, December 2015
IMGA person of the month – Max Spencer
John Concannon, Publicity As this month’s IMGA Person of the Month it is my pleasure to present Max Spencer. Whether it is the easy going, laid back demeanor on the course or his unique gait while walking the streets of Ironwood, Max is a familiar member of IMGA. He was born on January 10, 1935…