January 2023

Winter Softball Season Starts Soon

Larry Wolfe As of press time, there was still a week to go in our fall sessions, with the winter sessions scheduled to start on Jan. 3. We’ll provide final standings and stats in next month’s Splash. If you can’t wait that long, go to the Stats page on our website, www.sunlakessoftball.com. Our Lady Sluggers…

Resolution

Rev. Derrick Elliott Res·o·lu·tion, /rezəˈlo͞oSH(ə)n/, a noun 1. a firm decision to do or not to do something. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. (Philippians 3:12, NIV) Happy New Year!…

Rotary Club Completes Community Service Projects

Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director Rotary Club of Sun Lakes members completed several community service projects in the closing weeks of 2022. Per Rotarian Debbie Bailey, Chandler resident and RCSL Team lead, the RCSL, partnering with Sun Lakes Computer Booters, held its first Electronics Recycle Event on Nov. 5 in Sun Lakes. The…

Cottonwood Ladies Golf News

Judy Onken It’s the season for peace on earth and goodwill to all. If the excitement of holiday planning, parties, and family visits keeps you awake nights, there is a perfect solution. Read the comparisons of old rules with the new ones effective Jan. 1 on the CLGA website. As Uncle Joe would say, “all…

The Uniqueness of Each Hike

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club It struck me the other day how uniquely different hikes can be in the Valley. On Monday we were in the Superstition Mountains hiking on remote trails that have been in existence for hundreds of years—trails that once were walked on by hunters and gatherers of old, and perhaps…

Staying on the Right Track

Harry Huckemeyer Now that all the holiday festivities have passed, and our New Year’s resolutions are behind us, we all have the opportunity for a fresh start. For the Short Line Model Railroad Club, the present time is the time for planning, and we will hopefully continue to participate in a number of events, both…

Sew-N-Sews News

Ellen Brittingham The Sew-N-Sews members have been busy with holiday sewing and are now ready to start a new year of activities related to sewing. A machine repair afternoon in November was very successful. Our helpful mechanic Jose Hernandez cleaned and oiled 14 sewing machines for our members. He also took home the machines from…

Join the Citrus Sharers

Time to gather all our “picky” friends again! The Sun Lakes Citrus Sharers invites you to join us on Saturday, Jan. 14, in the Cottonwood San Tan Club Ballroom at 10 a.m. for our annual kickoff meeting. Whether you are a returning picker, signed up at an Open House, or just want to learn more…

Growing in Sensitivity

Pastor Marvin Arnpriester “I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness.” Isaiah 42:6b-7 So often we think of prison as a place of punishment for…