January 2022

Give the Gift of Time this Year

Maria Davis Happy New Year! If you can read this message, you have thus far survived the pandemic and may be anxious to find meaning in all of the turmoil of the past two years. I would like to share with you how much joy I have found in volunteering at the Ironwood Cancer and…

The Library Corner at SLCC: Happy New Year

Bette Hargrave Happy New Year to our fabulous reading patrons, and thank you for your continuing patronage and donations. You are the reason for the many volunteers who enjoy working for this beautiful library. Pat Weitzel, our assistant head librarian, is also in charge of Best Seller purchases. We thankfully welcome her back to purchase…

Dumber Than a Box of Rocks

Yes, it’s true, one does not have to be a rocket scientist to fall in love with a box of rocks. So, if you’re thinking of starting a new hobby for 2022, and have a knack for collecting pretty stones, why not try out lapidary? Simply stated, it is the art of shaping, cutting, polishing,…

Unit Happenings

Unit 11 Penny Dilles, HOA Secretary The Unit 11 HOA monthly board meeting will be held on Jan. 19 at 4 p.m., in the Ceramics Room (A-8) at the Cottonwood clubhouse. All homeowners are welcome to attend. Unit 19 Dear Unit 19 Townhome Owners: January meetings for Unit 19 HOA will be held: • Monday,…

Crystal Awards Updates

Sandy Applegate, Crystal Awards Committee Nominations for the Crystal Awards closed Dec. 3. The nominations were then forwarded to the selection committee. Two previous winners from each Sun Lakes community then selected this year’s award winners. Winners were announced Dec. 27. Congratulations to all nominees, and thank you for all you do in the community.…

Attention IronOaks New Homeowners

Melva Edwards, Chair, IronOaks Welcome Group You are eligible for: Free round of golf for two Free month at our Fitness Center Free month of tennis and pickleball BOGO meal at Stone & Barrel or Grill on the Green All you have to do is contact the IronOaks Welcome Group, c/o Howard Lundgren, at 480-369-2015 or [email protected] to receive your…

Hits & Misses Bowling League

Pat Smith The Hits & Misses got off to a great start in October. Fewer in number than previous years, but not without enthusiasm and camaraderie. Newly elected officers are Bob Welch, president; Hank Mathias, vice president; and Pat Smith, secretary/treasurer. Team Thunderstruck with Cece Carson, Roman Abundis, Walt Griffen, and Pat Wilson has been…

2021 Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Recap

Craig Lloyd, Commander, Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse During the last 12 months, the Sun Lakes Posse volunteers have been very busy serving our community. The law enforcement vetted, uniformed Sheriff’s Posse members have logged 4148 hours of patrol time in marked MCSO patrol vehicles throughout all the Sun Lakes communities, answering law enforcement calls for…

Men’s Niners November Results

Jim Wegman, Publicity There was no organized Niners League play on Thursday, Nov. 25, Thanksgiving Day. We hope you all enjoyed the day with family and friends. Winners: 11/4/21 Scramble Sonoran: 1st (tie) Frank Pender, Bill Lacey, Greg Gustafson, Dennis Clark and Lloyd Schaeffer, Bill Flinn, Carl Burnham, Jr., Butch Bosselli; 3rd (3-way tie) Jim LaBarge,…