Water Aerobics has become a major exercise program in our fitness-conscious society. The buoyant support of the water dramatically decreases compression stress on weight bearing joints, bones and muscles. The most important reason to join our group is it is fun! Great water temperature, great music and great friends. Class is at 10:00 a.m. Monday,…
Category: March 2015
Clubs & Classes, March 2015
Shrine Club news
Greetings from the Sun Lakes Shrine Club. President Noble Mike Whitney called our February meeting to order, leading the club in the Shrine Pledge of Allegiance. Ill. Sir Jim Willettes, PP, presented the opening prayer. The Club welcomed honored guests Chief Rabban George Mathers and his lovely lady Dorothy. It was great to have them…
Clubs & Classes, March 2015
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group – March 2015
New Year’s Day on the Metro Light Rail Gina Witcraft It seemed like a good idea at the time but, by the end of the day I knew I should have had second and third thoughts. The plan was to drive up to the end of the line at Dobson and Main in Mesa, catch…
Features, March 2015
Sun Lakes resident publishes “I Flew with Heroes”
During the war in Southeast Asia, the author flew combat missions in the CK-135 Tanker, H-3 and H-53 Helicopter. This book recounts rescue missions flown by H-3 and H-53 “Jolly Green” crews in 1969 and 1970 in Laos and Vietnam while he was assigned to the 40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery (ARR) Squadron. In a…
Sports, March 2015
Oakwood Lady Niners’ awards and plans for March
Ann Rounthwaite The New Year brought surprises. On January 13 a low putts game on the Lakes course was actually rained out! Because it’s Arizona even those of us accustomed to wet weather elsewhere weren’t equipped with raingear. To most Niners’ astonishment, Kathy Chebuhar and Nancy Heberling played through the deluge and were awarded Pro…
Religion, March 2015
Sun Lakes Lutheran Church
Pat Ovrebo Sun Lakes Lutheran Church had several events in February. The annual congregational meeting honored leaders who have helped guide the four year old church to a viable church. Former Leadership committee members Wally Amundson, Dawn Coryea, Tia Meyers and Ramon Rubio were recognized. The meeting reviewed events and activities for 2014 and set…
Religion, March 2015
SLUCC becomes an open and affirming congregation
On Sunday, January 25 Sun Lakes United Church of Christ voted to become an Open and Affirming Congregation. It began the process in January 2014 by forming a committee that involved learning about the ways they could become more inclusive and welcoming of LGBT people. Within the United Church of Christ denomination there has been…
Clubs & Classes, March 2015
Sun Lakes Rock and Gem Club news and happening
Joe Schwab This is my first article as the writer for the Sun Lakes Rock and Gem Club. I’ve been a member for just under two years and enjoy the activity and friendly cooperation of the more experienced members. My goal is to feature each activity and shop within the club so prospective members know…
Clubs & Classes, March 2015
Aero Club has successful breakfast fly-in to Marana
Gary Vacin Fourteen Sun Lakes Aero Club members (SLAC) and guests participated in one of the more successful fly-ins in recent years on January 16 when five airplanes converged on the Marana airport for breakfast. The group was joined by Jessica Cox, an honorary SLAC member and former speaker at one of the group’s monthly…
Clubs & Classes, March 2015
Spirit of the Desert Gourd Club upcoming events
Nancy C. Zier Over the February 6-8 weekend many thousands of visitors streamed through the grounds and exhibits at the Running of the Gourds festival in the Pinal County Fairgrounds sponsored by Wuertz Gourd Farm. A huge thank you from members to those who made the weekend an enormous success. Our gourd quilt is available…