March 2024

Relishing Pickleball: Countering the Slice Shot

David Zapatka Last month we discussed hitting slice returns of serve and dinks. This month we are discussing how to counter the opponent’s slice returns and dinks. Consider using these strategies to counter the opponent’s slice shots. * Hit through the spin using a flat drive shot. By driving the ball, you are countering the…

Sing Into Spring with the Chorale

Yvonne Orlich The Sun Lakes Chorale Spring Concert is just around the corner. March 14 will be here before we know it, so we are buckling down and practicing hard to get the music “performance-worthy.” Once again, we are presenting a wide variety of music styles. It takes focus and hard work. Hey, none of…

SLLGA Results

Nadine Stark It was a cold and wet January, but we still had some great times on the golf course. We also started our Monday mixer. It is nine holes with a meal and awards following golf at Mulligans. 1/09 Par 3s Only 1st: Pam Sebela, Moe Schoenwalder, Kathy Schneider, Carol Smith 2nd: (tie) Donna…

It’s a Bake Sale

Cathy Smoot Join the United Women in Faith on March 23 at 9 a.m. for their annual bake sale. It will be hosted at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, at 9248 E. Riggs Road, in Lindsay Hall. Pick up some cookies, candy, or other baked goods for the Easter holiday—something for you and something to…

St. Steven’s Basket Raffle—All Are Welcome

St. Steven’s Catholic Church Ladies Guild will be holding a Basket Raffle fundraiser again this year. All are welcome to stop by. Individually designed, themed baskets, valued at $100 to $150, will be on display after the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday, March 16 and 23, and after the 8 and 10 a.m. Masses on Sunday,…

Message from the President

Leonard Horst Hello everyone and welcome to March. Spring has arrived, with the spring equinox coming up soon, Spring Training is in full swing, spring weather is the best of the best, and our residents are enjoying all the amenities of our wonderful community. There are three TAD concerts scheduled; Cottonwood Bar & Grill has…

International Peace Poster Contest

Christine Linder, Public Relations, Sun Lakes (Evening) Lions Club For over three decades, Lions Clubs around the globe have been sponsoring a very special art contest in schools and youth groups. Creating peace posters gives children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. The Sun…

Dementia Friendly Information Session on March 6

Sheryl Keeme Since Sun Lakes has been designated a Dementia Friendly Community, many Sun Lakes residents have taken the Dementia Friend Info class. The Info Session helps in understanding dementia and how to best help friends, neighbors, and associates living with it. There are still many neighbors in our community who have not yet been…

Unit Happenings – March 2024

Unit 11 The Unit 11 monthly HOA board meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, at 4 p.m. in the Computer Learning Center, Meeting Room 1, at the Cottonwood clubhouse. All homeowners are welcome to attend. Unit 19 Unit 19 Townhome Owners: Important meeting time changes: Starting in March, Unit 19’s two monthly meetings…