Category: February 2017

Blue Star memorial dedication, February 11

Blue Star Memorial plaque honoring our veterans.

A Blue Star Memorial plaque has been installed in the flagpole pavilion in front of the Sun Lakes Country Club by the Weeders Garden Club to honor all men and women who have served in all branches of the United States Armed Forces. This memorial will be dedicated on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at 1:00…

OW Nine Hole Couples Golf League

Oakwood Nine Hole Couples Golf League continues to enjoy alternate Friday afternoons of fun, fellowship and good food and drink. We want to congratulate the winners who participated on December 9 in the Four-Person Scramble on the Lakes Course: 1st Place – Bob McLeod and Maggie Robson/Mike and Patty Partridge 2nd Place – Carl Frank…

San Tan Crown Rotary

Pictured from bottom left to right are club members Bob Craft, Barbara Brooks, Tom Adamson and Sun Lakes resident club volunteers Don and Arlene Groshans.

San Tan Crown Rotary Club members and volunteers assemble Rudolph Candy Canes for the club’s eighth visit to the Sunshine Residential Home’s Christmas party. San Tan Crown Rotary Club of Sun Lakes meets every second and fourth Thursday at noon at the Village Health Club at 4200 S. Alma School Road. Sun Lakes residents are…

Sun Lakes Writers’ Group

Have you always had a desire to write? Would you like to try your hand at writing? Would you like to leave personal stories to your children and grandchildren? Examples: How you met your husband/wife. What you remember about your first date. Thoughts about your high school graduation. Now that you are retired, how do…

Celebrate Mardi Gras locally

Couples dance to jazz music at Mardi Gras celebration

Helen Daley The date of Mardi Gras, translated literally as Fat Tuesday, is determined by Easter which can occur any time between March 22 and April 25. Mardi Gras occurs this year on February 28, the eve of Ash Wednesday and beginning of Lent. Although Mardi Gras parties occur all year long now, the period…

Life Beyond the Tea Bag

Diane Eddy Historically, British Legacy Teas are teas from the 1800s, grown in the regions of Darjeeling and Assam, India, as well as teas from Ceylon. All of these originated from the colonial tea plantations of Great Britain. Most noted for their assertive, bold flavors that remind one of guava, malt and honey, British Legacy…

Annual Robson Trap Trails update

Remember to keep Friday, March 3, 2017, open for the 7th Annual Robson Trap Trials being held at the Casa Grande Trap and Skeet Club. We have had a good response so far and are not limited to the number of participants at this time. This event is open to men and women from all…

Karaoke and dancing

Join us at Sun Lakes Country Club’s Pro Shop Lounge (Mulligan’s) on Saturday, February 11, from 7:00-? p.m. The lounge will be serving food. Mark your calendar for another fun evening of singing and dancing. If you have been to karaoke with Mr. B. & The Blonde, you know it’s much more than just singing…