Gary Vacin A Sun Lakes resident who has logged more than 30,000 hours flying for Flying Tigers Airlines and Federal Express will be the featured speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Monday, Jan. 20, at the Cottonwood Country Club Lecture Hall. The session begins with camaraderie at 6:30 p.m. followed by the…
January 2025, Clubs & Classes
Aero Club Members Hear About Women Pilots in World War II
Gary Vacin How women proved their mettle in the air during World War II and gained recognition for their fellow pilots in a man’s world—that was the topic of a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Nov. 18. The speaker was Valerie Adams, professor and historian from Arizona State University. Adams’ presentation…
January 2025, Clubs & Classes
Day Trippers Travel Group
Mike Swoverland Do you enjoy taking day trips but hate the hassle of driving to get to your destination? Do you enjoy the beauty of our state and would like to find a way to see the wonders of our state hassle-free with other Sun Lakes residents who share your passion? The Day Trippers may…
January 2025, Clubs & Classes
Rotary Club – January 2025
Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Members Are ‘People of Action’ Dr. Honora Norton Recently, the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) participated in many community service and education projects: • Mentoring and leading AWIM (A World in Motion) JetToy competition races at 5th grade classes of CUSD’s Fulton and Carlson Elementary Schools. This RCSL project…
January 2025, Generals
Savvy Travelers Club to Meet January 16 with Viking Cruises
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us for our annual Viking Cruises event at Cottonwood Country Club in the San Tan Ballroom on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Reiner Marks, our Director of Sales, will update us on all things Viking. What they are not, for instance, is no single/solo staterooms, no triple occupancy, no one is under…
January 2025, Features
In Passing – January 2025
Wallace Dean Cornelius Wallace D. “Wally” Cornelius of Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 3, 2024, at home where he resided with his wife Connie and their faithful dog, Pita. Wally was born on June 2, 1927, in Roslyn, S.D., the youngest of five children to Henry and Emily Cornelius.…
January 2025, Features
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook When buying a house to move to, there are compromises that are made. Maybe the kitchen is dated and missing an island. Perhaps the flow of the house is chopped up with walls that obstruct the view and natural light. Maybe the master bathroom is cookie cutter and the walk-in closet is lacking.…
January 2025, Features
Author Offers Free Workshop to Launch ‘Joy of Downsizing’
Certified Organizational Specialist Kim Kubsch of Joyful Downsizing will present a free workshop as she launches her new book Joy of Downsizing on Friday, Jan. 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The workshop will be held in the Mirror Room at Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, Ariz. Handicap parking…
January 2025, Features
2 Your Health: Light Renew Is Truly a Remarkable Pain Reduction Solution
David Taylor Sunlight has always had a sort of mental health healing effect on humans. Bright, sunny days just seem to lift our spirits. However, there are many types of light. One type can heal physical ailments. Laser light has been found to be a very effective healing type of light. With the advancements in…
January 2025, Features
Dollars & Sense: Do Kids Need College to Become Successful?
Dr. Harold Wong Now that we are in the holiday season, the greatest gift to your kids would be to offer a different path than expensive college so that they can be financially successful. I met a lady who had settled in Scottsdale, was divorced, and owned five rental houses that took 20 years to…