Daniel Bogaard Daniel Dee Bogaard, age 75, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away on July 10, 2025. He was born in Orange City, Iowa, on June 14, 1950. Dan graduated from M-OC High School, attended Northwestern College, and received a B.A. degree from the University of Iowa. He was married to Betty Vanden Hull on…
Bill Boone, Arizona Ranger – Sun Lakes Company When most people hear the term Arizona Ranger, their minds might flash back to black-and-white Westerns or the storied lawmen of the Old West. But today’s Arizona Rangers are not just a page from history—we are a dedicated, all-volunteer law enforcement support and community service organization, proud…
Nancy Stutman Who wouldn’t like to have a soft, furry animal that didn’t need to be walked, fed, or cleaned up after? By raising funds biannually in its Poppy Campaigns at Fry’s Market Places, Jewish War Veterans Copper State 619 (JWV) is delighted to be able to provide these pets for the Phoenix VA Medical…
Blanca Sanchez, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Hello Quilty Friends, We have been reading about vintage quilt blocks, such as the Kansas City Star in the past month’s article. Today, I’d like to share with you some more interesting and motivating inspiration about nostalgic vintage quilt patterns. In the link below, you’ll learn about…
DD Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) executive board hosted its annual Independence Day tennis social and pancake breakfast on July 5, and this year, fireworks and bellies were bursting! Members enjoyed social play from 7:30 to 9 a.m., followed by a delicious breakfast buffet on the IronOaks Fitness Center patio. Club volunteers organized the…
Sarah Auffret Assistance League of East Valley is now fully independent and operating under the new name of Valley Bloom. Long a favorite of Sun Lakes residents, with its Thrift Shop and extensive programs for children and families in need, the organization will continue providing clothing and scholarships for children and homeless teens and necessities…
Pastor Steve Foss “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert” (Isaiah 43:19). The above bible verse perfectly suits First Baptist Church’s (FBCSL) current status. Our Church Leadership Team (CLT) met to discuss the…
Sun Lakes Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, south building, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. There are games for multiple levels of play. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to game time. The newcomer…
Edie Gilbertsen Group classes are on Wednesdays, Aug. 13 through Sept. 3. Line Dance classes are 9 to 9:45 a.m., West Coast Swing classes are 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., and Foxtrot classes are 7:15 to 8 p.m. Group classes are $30 for four weeks. There will be a maximum of 15 people and a minimum…
The Twilight Shabbat service for August will be held on Aug. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Full services are conducted each month starting in September, except for July and August, on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For additional information or to have your questions answered about SLJC…