No meditation during the months of July and August. I will be traveling around and will be in and out of Arizona. Meditation will start again in September Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Where: Navajo Room, third floor at SunBird Golf Resort Paullene Caraher will lead the meditation. You can reach her at 602-292-7858; e-mail annieosha@gmail.com. The…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
I Love Horses Ruby Regina Growing up on the farm in my early years, I had a donkey. Stubborn little stink but smart enough to outwit me frequently. I could spend an entire day climbing a fence in order to mount him but just as I would throw my leg over his back he would…
Front Page, July 2015
Tuesday Nights Together summer program
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will again host a series of free summer programs on Tuesday evenings in July. Topics vary from light and entertaining to more serious and important to our community. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Each Tuesday event will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Lindsay Hall at Sun Lakes…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Breakfast Lions Club presents check to Sun Lakes VFW
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club President Joe Garner and member Robert Scully were pleased to present a check to Neil Peer from the Sun Lakes VFW for their many contributions to our organization. “Lion Tamer” Fred Giese was awarded “Lion of the Year” while Don and Beth Young were given the “Melvin Jones” fellowship award.…
Sports, July 2015
IronOaks Tennis
The IronOaks Tennis Club is hosting two great events in July for those residents that are staying in town. The annual Fourth of July Breakfast is a great morning of tennis and pancakes. All clubs are invited for the doubles mixer at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast to follow at 9:00 a.m. The Clay Court Mixed…
Sports, July 2015
The Tiffany Foundation
On Mother’s Day, May 10, The Tiffany Foundation had its second annual Tiffany Challenge golf event. The purpose of the event was to raise funds for the Foundation. The Foundation provides assistance/support for people who are in the fight with cancer. The event was held at the Oakwood golf course and the success in raising…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Come join the Chess Club
Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Oakwood Clubhouse Greenbriar C Room. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees. For…
Generals, July 2015
The Perfect Place: A social destination for seniors needing day care and a respite for caregivers
The fellas were picking at their guitar strings while warming up a very receptive crowd with road stories. As they were rehearsing melodies the crowd was growing anxious in the anticipation of the performance. It was just another day at the Perfect Place until we spotted Rich and the Boys come through the door. The…
Sports, July 2015
No residence requirement for Oakwood Lady Niners
Ann Rounthwaite OLNGA President Julie Schneider has been a life-long athlete and volunteer. She grew up in Iowa, cheerleading and playing sports, although girls’ sports weren’t available in schools. At the University of Iowa she studied English and Phys. Ed., performed as a drummer and synchronized swimmer, and met her husband Bob. After their son…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Number of good times on the trail: countless
Roberta Arpan The numbers are in reflecting the accomplishments of the Sun Lakes Hiking Club during the 2014-2015 season. Between the months of November and April, the club sanctioned 24 Monday hikes, 24 Wednesday hikes and 21 Retread hikes. The average number of members per hike: Wednesday hikes led with 25; Retread hikes were close…