Ann Rounthwaite The New Year brought surprises. On January 13 a low putts game on the Lakes course was actually rained out! Because it’s Arizona even those of us accustomed to wet weather elsewhere weren’t equipped with raingear. To most Niners’ astonishment, Kathy Chebuhar and Nancy Heberling played through the deluge and were awarded Pro…
Pat Ovrebo Sun Lakes Lutheran Church had several events in February. The annual congregational meeting honored leaders who have helped guide the four year old church to a viable church. Former Leadership committee members Wally Amundson, Dawn Coryea, Tia Meyers and Ramon Rubio were recognized. The meeting reviewed events and activities for 2014 and set…
On Sunday, January 25 Sun Lakes United Church of Christ voted to become an Open and Affirming Congregation. It began the process in January 2014 by forming a committee that involved learning about the ways they could become more inclusive and welcoming of LGBT people. Within the United Church of Christ denomination there has been…
Joe Schwab This is my first article as the writer for the Sun Lakes Rock and Gem Club. I’ve been a member for just under two years and enjoy the activity and friendly cooperation of the more experienced members. My goal is to feature each activity and shop within the club so prospective members know…
Gary Vacin Fourteen Sun Lakes Aero Club members (SLAC) and guests participated in one of the more successful fly-ins in recent years on January 16 when five airplanes converged on the Marana airport for breakfast. The group was joined by Jessica Cox, an honorary SLAC member and former speaker at one of the group’s monthly…
Nancy C. Zier Over the February 6-8 weekend many thousands of visitors streamed through the grounds and exhibits at the Running of the Gourds festival in the Pinal County Fairgrounds sponsored by Wuertz Gourd Farm. A huge thank you from members to those who made the weekend an enormous success. Our gourd quilt is available…
Mary Lou Kaye Basic Social Dance is so much different than Ballroom dancing. It’s “lead and follow.” You, your partner and the music are the top priorities. Let the music tell you what to do. The limited space on a social dance floor and the wide range of music provided at social events requires more…
Jerry Christensen In January we had a wonderful evening with Scandinavian high school exchange students. Those who attended gave a free will offering of $150 to assist them on a trip to see the Grand Canyon. Many thanks to our Carol Hawkins and Jerry Johnson for making this happen. We would like to thank all…
Marcella Brown, Publicity Chairperson A membership total of 215 ILGA golfers are well into their game and hoping that their evil twin does not show up on league play day! The Best of the Best tournament yielded Nan Atkison as the low gross winner and Vicki Carmichael the low net winner. Other awards bestowed by…
David Zapatka The East Valley Interclub League’s (EVIL) fall Pickleball season ended in exciting fashion with the Cottonwood Men’s team defeating the IronOaks Men’s team 13–9. But that was just the battle. The war was won by IronOaks who claimed first place for the season defending their first place spring season title. The traveling trophy…