Category: March 2023

CTC Mixed Doubles: The First Two Days

Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Mixed Doubles Tournament began on Feb. 5 and ended Feb. 11 (a day after the deadline for the Splash). There were 48 participants at three different levels: Red (the highest level), Green (the second level), and Blue (the third level). Winners in each level will be reported in the April…

Science and Technology

Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool indoors and…

Ed Robson Library Offers a Broad Range of Programs

Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March Events: Registration is required, and space…

Proviso High School Annual Picnic in Arizona

All classes from both Proviso East High School in Maywood, Ill., and Proviso West High School in Hillside, Ill., are invited. It will be held at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, in the Stillman Ramada. We will have signs directing you from the parking lot to the ramada. Benches and…

Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information

Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is available, provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), and ALTCS (Arizona…

Spring Fling Golf-O-Rama

The Sun Lakes Women’s Association is having their 11th Annual Co-Ed Spring Fling Golf-O-Rama on Sunday, March 12, at the Palo Verde Golf Course. Sign-in is at 8 a.m. and shotgun start at 9 a.m. The entry fee of $60 per person includes: * AM coffee/donuts, golf, and lunch on the Palo Verde patio *…

Sun Lakes Annual Dementia Conference March 29

Sun Lakes annual Dementia Conference will bring international dementia expert Teepa Snow to town on Wednesday, March 29. Don’t miss this free family event, “Dementia Care Without the Fight – Becoming a Better Care Partner,” on Wednesday, March 29, at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Complimentary lunch will be…

Crystal Cards Sale March 6

Judy Gahide IronOaks Tennis Club is pleased to host another Crystal Cards sale on Monday, March 6, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the IronOaks Fitness and Racquet Club patio. Cards are $1 each. We will have numerous bins of cards for all occasions. For those unfamiliar with the Crystal Card Project, its purpose is…

Sun Lakes Community Choir Presents ‘Requiem’

Yvonne Orlich Sun Lakes United Methodist Church has recently received a generous, anonymous monetary gift. This grant is designated for a special musical production; therefore, the Sun Lakes Community Choir will utilize these funds to enhance a choral and orchestral performance of Gabriel Faure’s Requiem. The choir will again be under the talented direction of…