Debra Austin Arizona historian and women’s history advocate, Dr. Melanie Sturgeon, will headline a scholarship fundraising dinner Feb. 17, bringing alive the stories of the state’s pioneering suffragists. With 2020 marking the centennial of the 19th Amendment that gave American women voting privileges in 1920, Dr. Sturgeon will be featured at the “Celebrate 100: Women’s…
Category: February 2020
Sports, February 2020
Holiday Tennis Tournament
Jerry Vance Twenty members of the Sun Lakes Tennis Club (lots of members watching also) gathered Dec. 14 to play tennis and eat lots of great food. The sun was out, and it was a great day for all. Matches were competitive and fun. The hot egg dish and coffee got the day started, and…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
February Yoga Schedule
Yoga classes are held at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, upper level. Morning: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 7:40 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Afternoon: Monday, 4 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. (special class); Tuesday and Thursday, 4 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. Energy Yoga includes tapping and slapping the body to increase movement of blood and energy through…
Generals, February 2020
7th Annual Norris Invitational Tournament set for March 2-5
It’s that time of year! It’s the biggest and best pickleball tournament in Sun Lakes! Come to play or come to watch. It’s the Norris Invitational Tournament (NIT). Registration for Sun Lakes residents only is currently open at www.slpcc.net. Non-Sun Lakes residents may participate on a space-available basis and can register starting Jan. 24. Deadline…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Vickery, Cisneros Win Pool Club Tournaments
Gary Vacin Jerry Vickery and Jerry Cisneros walked off with top spots in the Lucky Shot Pool Club’s fall tournament in 9-Ball and 8-Ball, respectively. Cisneros finished second to Vickery in 9-Ball, with Jeff Michelin coming in third. Michael Dalsanders came in second in 8-Ball. Vickery placed third in that tournament. Top three finishers in…
Generals, February 2020
17th Annual Gourd Festival Set for February 7-9
Colleen McKnight Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch members are getting ready for the 17th annual gourd festival in Casa Grande on Feb. 7-9. This festival is the largest gourd festival in the United States, and it happens right in our back yard! The festival happens at the Pinal County Fairgrounds and includes 70 classes, 100+…
Generals, February 2020
AFMA/Sun Lakes Offering Home Safety Assessment Program
Brian Curry The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes is offering a complimentary and voluntary home safety assessment for Sun Lakes residents. Trained AFMA volunteers will come to your home and conduct a safety walk through and will make recommendations to the homeowner based on their findings. Among the items that will be checked into…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Sun Lakes Republican Club February 11 Meeting
Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Election Integrity Project” at our regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. The public is invited. This is a presentation that you will want to…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
More FUN da MENTAL Bridge Classes Starting in February!
Maria Davis FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering a variety of bridge classes starting in February. Learn with Karin Hansen, Life Master, and Maria Davis, certified ACBL Better Bridge Instructor. Back by popular demand! Have FUN. Exercise your brain. Hundreds of your neighbors have taken enjoyable, stimulating FUN da MENTAL bridge lessons over the past…
Generals, February 2020
Attention IronOaks New Homeowners
You are eligible for a FREE round of golf for two, FREE week of fitness, FREE week of tennis, and BOGO meal at Stone & Barrel or Grill on the Green. All you have to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Group, c/o Howard Lundgren, at 480-369-2015 or email him at [email protected] to receive your…