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…
Bob Greene, Publicity. Last month we paid tribute to our officers, committee chairpersons and Pro Shop personnel that work so hard to make MOGA a success. It was also mentioned that MOGA is asking for members to volunteer to accept positions on the Board and as committee members. There are two open positions, Vice President…
Lion Dick Zierman, Assistant Floor Manager You’re never too old to have a good time with your family; Helen Perkins, 95 years old, along with her son Steve and his wife Marianne attended the Sun Lakes Lions Club Casino Night, Saturday January 24 at the Sun Lakes Country Club. Helen played Black Jack and walked…