January 2016

Venture Out pickleball results

David Zapatka/Don Simmons

David Zapatka Sun Lakes Pickleball competitors played the ever popular Venture Out Pickleball Tournament November 17-19 in Mesa and brought home numerous medals. In the 4.0 mixed division Sheila Parkinson and Steve Smitham had a strong tournament slicing, dinking and driving their way through a strong 4.0 field making their way to the finals of…

Some examples of Computer Booters Extra

On December 21 Allan Levy taught a class on Roboform.

Kc Coller, Publicity Director The first seven calendar days of December demonstrate some of the extra classes available to those interested. To club members these are free and only $10 for others. December 1 started with a hugely attended general meeting. It could have been because a couple of the clubs favorite speakers from Office…

Other Card Results

Tuesday Cribbage 11/03. 1st Michael Roberts 11-116, 2nd Bill Bade 11-52, 3rd Milt Knutson 10-52; Low: Barb Bade 2-108 11/10. 1st Onalee Flicker 12-48, 2nd Eldon Drenthe 10-55, 3rdd Richard Lewin 10-20; Low: Janet Mersino 2-50; 24 Hand: Eldon Drenthe 11/17. 1st Janet Mersino 11-87, 2nd Eldon Drenthe 10-24, 3rd Onalee Flicker; Low: Richard Lewin…

Edgar Cayce Study Group

Our “Search for God” study group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Room A-2 of Cottonwood Country Club. We explore the readings of Edgar Cayce who is recognized as the greatest psychic of the 20th century and the founder of holistic healing. We strive to be healthier, peaceful and to be one with the…

20th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival

Break out the bubbly and bagels, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival is celebrating 20 years of providing quality independent film about Jewish culture to the Valley of the Sun. Across countries, languages, religions and cultures, modern Jewish film flings wide open the door into new perspectives and ways of life; confirming on screen the…

Sharing your treasures

Pastor Jean Newell, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church The young rabbi Jesus had traveled throughout Galilee, proclaiming and teaching about the Kingdom of God. He and His followers gathered on a hillside and as more and more came to hear, Jesus told them of God’s blessings, taught them how to pray, and encouraged them to…

Sun Lakes Travelers enjoy a Caribbean cruise

Wade and Paula

Wade and Paula Cunkelman just completed a 13-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas; they then attended their Cruise Planner’s convention, which included a two-day cruise on the new Norwegian Cruise Line’s Escape. The Escape was christened during their cruise and they experienced the event which included a performance…

Sun Lakes Pioneer Hikers reminisce

Barbara Schira, Marge Meredith, Joe Bibler and Veronica Deuce talk about their days on the trail.

Roberta Arpan The Sun Lakes Hiking Club is one of the most active and fastest growing organizations in the Sun Lakes community. It was loosely organized in 1987 when a handful of hikers met each week to explore the natural wonders of Arizona. Today, 192 active members are offered as many as four hikes a…