March 2020

AFMA Celebrates Anniversary

Photo by Rachel Chiaramonte

AFMA Celebrates Anniversary Brian Curry The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes Fire Corps celebrated member anniversaries at their monthly meeting. Pictured (left to right) are Bob Leteria (eight years), Fire Corps Lead LouAnn Sedgwick, Ron Betti (six years), Mary Ann Miller (five years), Ramon Rubio (six years) AFMA Coordinator Kim Campbell and Nancy Roberts…

Hits & Misses Bowling League

Ruth Andersen High Scratch Series: 1/06. Men: Terry Lachbaum 603, Tim Billman 600; Women: Phyllis Kreglo 487, Ruth Andersen 452 1/13. Men: Rick Bell 607, Tim Billman 574; Women: Tammy Visser 515, Pat Schmeckpeper 488 1/20. Men: Bob Welch 623, Terry Lachbaum 595; Women: Tammy Visser 483, Arlene Burkhardt 477 1/27. Men: Terry Lachbaum 651,…

DAR Commemorates 19th Amendment

Vicki Bobo (center) as Frances Willard Munds, Regent Marjorie Nelson (left), Vice Regent Nancy Cooney (right)

Toni Bolling Lutter At its January general meeting, Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) remembered the struggle for suffrage through the eyes of an Arizona woman who lived the endeavor. Vicki Bobo, acting as Frances Willard Munds, recounted Munds’ life as an activist and proponent of votes for women. Bobo is also Regent of…

Crystal Award Dinner March 8

2020 Crystal Award recipients (left to right): Wayne Mangold, David Florence, Karen Jorgensen, Doug Bishop, Joe Downs, Steve Howell

Jeanne Becker The annual Crystal Award Recognition Dinner will be held at Sun Lakes Country Club on Sunday, March 8, 2020, in the Sunset Grill restaurant. The dinner menu includes unique appetizers, an artesian salad, ciabatta rolls, your choice of one of two entrées (either chicken cordon bleu served over pasta or bourbon and molasses-glazed…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Copper Art Museum and Lunch March 9, 2020 Price: $99 per person Travel to Cottonwood. Tour the Copper Art Museum which tells a genuine story, one that marries Arizona’s greatest treasure with world legends and fantastic art by returning…

Sun Lakes Lady Putters

These ladies were the $50 winners in the raffle drawings held at the December Holiday lunch. Standing (left to right) are Peg Clapp, Terry Dobbs, and Lucy Geller.

Susan Gottschalk Plans are being made for the spring luncheon to be held on April 4 in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood. Lunch choice is Chinese chicken salad or fish sandwich with fresh fruit. Reservations should be made with your flight leader. As usual, our raffle drawings will highlight the afternoon. Monday Flight: 1/13.…

Democratic Club March Meeting

Dolly Loftin The Sun Lakes Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 9, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the Navajo Room in the Sun Lakes Country Club, located at 25601 E. Sun Lakes Blvd. N. The speakers will be as follows: Aaron Conner, the Democratic Candidate for Maricopa County Assessor. Mr. Conner…

“Hooked on Healing Veterans” Motorcycle Charity Ride

Norm Noble On Saturday, March 7, the Sun Lakes Rotary Club is sponsoring the fifth anniversary “Hooked on Healing Veterans” Motorcycle Charity Ride. This special event supports the wounded and disabled veterans living right here in our community. This ride will feature over 100 bike enthusiasts who will ride 101 miles on Saturday, March 7,…