Category: March 2015

New CAP graduates

SLFD Chief Paul Wilson (left) and Battalion Chief and CAP liaison Tim Kelly flank the 2014 class of CAP graduates.

Brian Curry The Sun Lakes Fire Department Community Assistance Program (CAP) recently graduated 10 new volunteers into their ranks. The new members will respond on SLFD calls attending to the practical and emotional needs of individuals in the community. Some of CAP’s most common calls involve providing transportation to family members to local hospitals, checking…

Pickleball Tournament results

Venture Out 4.5 Men’s Doubles Gold medal winners David Zapatka and Don Simmons

Sun Lakes Pickleball Club members IronOaks and Cottonwood travel across the Valley to compete in tournaments at all levels. Their many successes put Sun Lakes in the headlines and on the Pickleball map. Sun Lakes Pickleball Clubs have hundreds of members. If you are interested in learning more about Sun Lakes Pickleball Clubs, please go…

“Yesterday Once More” events

Come and enjoy the Yesterday Once More Rock and Roll Variety Show at the SunBird Country Club on Thursday, March 19 starting at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are only $10 per person. For more information call 480-802-4901. The second local event is a free show at Harrahs Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino in Maricopa. The event is…

Shootout at High Noon at the Oakwood Pool Room

Keith “The Rabbi” McDonald (Photo by Willie Foster).

Willie Foster/Tournament Director, IronOaks Breakers Pool League On Saturday, January 10 we had our first ever Willie’s Shootout at High Noon at the Oakwood Pool Room. The tournament was a bracketed, single elimination tournament, won by none other than Keith “The Rabbi” McDonald, who vanquished a field of eight players to become the first champion…

Computer Booters March classes

Sue Klein, Publicity Coordinator Turbo Tax Monday, March 25 – one session starts at 6:30 p.m. Facilitator: Al Hill Wins 8/8.1 (Topics of interest to class participants) Mondays, March 9 and 16 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Facilitator: Bill Klein Excel (Topics of interest to class participants) Wednesdays, March 11 and 18 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Facilitator: Michael…

New Horizons Writers’ Group – March 2015

How I Got Mine Carol Mitchell-Gears It’s every High School teen’s dream to get a driver’s license. I was one of them. This is how I got mine. My first attempt was with my school friend Sue, she had her driver’s license and couldn’t understand why I didn’t, I passed the written test. She acted…

“To Catch A Man” books makes a comeback

Order your copy of To Catch a Man!

“This book has been meaningful to women of all ages,” author Barbara Schrodt states. “I had no idea when writing it that this book would find its way into so many women’s hearts.” To Catch a Man is a simple read, but one that will move you to tears and cause you to laugh aloud. If…

Sun Lakes Chorale Spring Concert – March 19

Jan Ott Last month, we told readers that the concert would have “Why We Sing” as its theme. Why this particular theme? Because those who sing with this group happily admit how much they look forward to rehearsing and performing together. Though regular attendance is expected, they’d also tell you it’s not at all like…

2015 Crystal Award recipients honored at wine reception

Pictured left to right are the 2015 recipients of the Crystal Award: Gil Hendry, Woody Neiman, Ronald Isaacson, Elaine Hair, Wayne Devoky and Don Hicks.

Dee Rasmussen Past Crystal Award recipients honored the 2015 recipients at a wine reception held Wednesday, January 28 at the home of Dee Rasmussen. Those honored were Wayne Devoky, Elaine Hair, Gil Hendry, Don Hicks, Ronald Isaacson and Woody Neiman. This is the sixth year of the Crystal Awards honoring those for their outstanding volunteerism…