Category: March 2023

March 2023 Rotary Club

Rotary Club Honors Major Donors Don and Janet Prestin Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) Club President Stephen Phair and RCSL Foundation Chair Dick Thomas presented to Janet Prestin Rotary International’s (RI) Foundation Major Donor pin and crystal recognition piece in honor of Sun Lakes residents Janet and…

Garden Club

Starla Kramer and Barbara Kiley The Free Plant N Garden Stands organization will be the featured speaker at the March 21 meeting of the Sun Lakes Garden Club. This nonprofit organization leads the state’s largest group for free plant sharing. They help communities establish garden stands for exchanging plants, cuttings, seeds, and tools, much like…

Neighbors Who Care’s FREE Aging Conference

Neighbors Who Care’s 2nd Annual Aging Made Easier conference offered “Straight talk about aging well—before you need it!” to more than 200 guests from Sun Lakes and East Valley communities in January, at the beautiful Risen Savior Lutheran Church Worship Center. A host of senior service resources and speakers with relevant and practical messages were…

Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Donate to Kids Need to Read Program

The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club were proud to be part of the nationwide Kids Need to Read program, donating over 400 books to the Chandler School District’s Galveston Elementary School. The program, based out of Mesa, joins various service organizations with schools needing age-appropriate reading material. Five Lions Clubs within District 21 participated, including…

What’s Going on at the Democratic Club?

Chris Graves With the coming of the new year, the Sun Lakes Democratic Club (SLDC) has decided to expand its activities. In addition to supporting candidates, we plan to socialize more, with several opportunities per month for folks to get together for some fun. We’re beefing up our Speakers Program to include more speakers on…

Lesly’s Dance Fit

Lesly Holness They say exercise is the Fountain of Youth! It is one of the most important pieces of any healthy lifestyle. Not only does regular activity strengthen your muscles and improve heart and lung function, but it can also reduce your risk of major diseases, stimulate the growth of new brain cells, and even…

Spring Style Show at Women’s Connection

Save the date! You will not want to miss this special event at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, in the Oakwood clubhouse located at 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., in Sun Lakes. The morning has been planned just for you. The program includes a continental breakfast (coffee, tea, pastries, fruit) with gluten-free available upon request,…

President’s Message

Leonard Horst, President Hello, everyone, and welcome to springtime in the desert! We are enjoying the warmer weather, longer days, and seeing our friends and neighbors. It is high season, and our amenities are in full use. It’s great to see the golf courses, restaurants, racquet courts, walking trails, and other facilities filled with folks…

‘Life’s Magical Moments’ Tickets on Sale Now!

Sandy Bocynesky Don’t wait! Get your tickets to the 41st annual spring show, “Life’s Magical Moments,” presented by the Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes. Starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom will resound with wonderful music and other entertainment. Ever think back to a time when you were younger…

Arizona Fire & Medical Attends Posse First Responder Open House

Sun Lakes Arizona Fire & Medical Authority crews participated in the MCSO Posse’s First Responder Open House at their offices on Riggs Road. Firefighters and medics talked about their job and equipment and were only too happy to pose with young kids. Fire Corps volunteers provided information on AFMA’s various programs, including the lockboxes and…