The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Empowering Women and Protecting Life,” with guest speakers Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod and Ashley Trussel, of Arizona Life Coalition at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 6:30 p.m., in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, at 25601 S. Sun Lakes…
January 2022
Sports, January 2022
Sun Lakes Lady Niners News
Sheila Barton Golf is an outdoor, recreational game that likely originated in 15th century Scotland. Golf is most popular in Ireland and Scotland, but the United States follows suit, especially among the presidents. Did you know that golf was the first sport played on the moon by a man? Whether it’s the intrinsic beauty of…
Features, January 2022
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook What are the current kitchen remodeling design trends? Houzz, an online home improvement resource, did a 2021 survey of 75,470 users to find out if they had home renovation plans. Forty-eight percent of them were in the process of planning or remodeling their U.S. home. They found that since they are spending more time…
Generals, January 2022
Save The Date
As part of our efforts to create a Dementia Friendly Community, Creative Engagement Partners is Sponsoring the 4th Annual Successful Aging Dementia Conference, “Discovering New Pathways to Dementia Care,” on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Mark your calendars. As always, there will be free care at The Perfect Place for care…
Sports, January 2022
Al Worth: Life in the Swim Lane
Mornings at the Fitness Center lap pool are distinct with the sound of the pool water cut by a swimmer and his breath as he completes his daily mile swim. Al Worth is a longtime resident of IronOaks. Twenty-three years ago when he moved in and his key entered the lock, he also found the…
Front Page, January 2022
Hikes Are in Full Gear
Warren Wasescha On a clear day you can see mountain ranges all around the Valley, and when you look at the last two calendar months of hiking, the club has already hiked in most of those mountain ranges this season. We get around, and you will, too, when you hike with our club. Already, the…
Generals, January 2022
Editorial Reminder
Hello Sun Lakes submitters! This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the February issue is Jan. 12. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible!
Generals, January 2022
Pelicans, Pelicans, and More Pelicans
Come visit a Desert Rivers Audubon (DRAS) Family Bird Walk and see pelicans! Pelicans were swimming at the Gilbert Water Ranch. Sometimes it’s hard to know you are in Arizona when you see pelicans. Enjoy a day outside and bring the visitors. Desert Rivers Audubon has Family Bird Walks at Gilbert Water Ranch and one…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Christmas as a Child Gary Alan Rose Remember when we were little, and thoughts of toys raced through your head; Anticipation held you captive, until you were forced to go to bed. Mysterious and magical, Santa played within your mind; Sleep delayed the Sandman, for the presents you might find. Surely it was sleigh bells…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
The ImproVables Are Back!
Jo Birlin The ImproVables, Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s comedy improv troupe, will perform at Sun Lakes Country Club on Saturday, Feb. 5. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets for the show and a buffet dinner are $25 and will be available for purchase at the Administrative Office of Sun Lakes Country Club in early January.…