Pauline Lee On April 18, our club will present speaker Josh Waltemeyer from Treeland Nurseries to help us prepare for a garden with summer blooms. He will also tell us how to use container plants for effective decoration in our landscape. Bring any questions that you have to become a successful gardener in the desert.…
Vicki Deken For the final concert of the 2016-2017 season, the Arizona Wind Symphony presents “That’s Entertainment!” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, at the Tempe Center for the Arts (700 W. Rio Salado Parkway). The music for this performance includes selections from Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar, Victory at Sea and the…
Gary Vacin The role of a Royal Air Force base during the Korean Conflict was the topic of a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club February 20. Sun Lakes resident Roy Partridge served as a controller at RAF Manston during the conflict. The 20-year-old British-born Partridge directed takeoffs and landings of USAF fighter jets…
The R Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will meet on Tuesday, April 25, in the Friendship Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club at 10:00 a.m. KWVA is proud to welcome Sun Lakes resident Mr. Sid Singer. Mr. Singer served his first mission in World War II as a 21-year-old top turret…
Janet Ballard Spring is a glorious time in Arizona. Our blue skies and pleasant temperatures make it a great time to frolic around the state. There is so much to do and photograph: hiking, visit the zoo, spring training, catch a round of golf, outdoor concerts, visit national parks and monuments, attend several festivals including…
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Alan Behr The Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club games are held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma School Road. Open games are held on Monday at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. There also is a Novice game Thursday at…
Colleen McKnight The Sun Lakes Women’s Association Spring Sale is going on RIGHT NOW! The sale runs Thursday, March 31, through Saturday, April 1, in the SLCC east parking lot. We’ll be featuring furniture, décor items like lamps and artwork and some vintage goods. Please stop by from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. March had…
Easter is a time of celebration for many families with baskets of candy, Easter egg hunts and the great Easter dinner. For our dogs and cats, Easter can mean a few temptations to chew and ingest and lick things that are not good for them. Here are several things to review to keep your pets…
Jan Ott Another successful spring concert was enjoyed by the public on March 24 when Cris Evans and her dedicated group of Sun Lakes singers offered beautiful vocal arrangements and inspiring accompaniments, along with talented soloists and small groups. Using the theme “Music! Music! Music,” songs ranging from the nostalgic, the more serious and the…
Nebraska The Nebraska Dinner Committee pulled off another great event on February 25 at the Cottonwood Ballroom. There were 117 attendees who enjoyed some great entertainment by Maddy Paschal, Tamara Deems and John Amato who are all part of “Maddy and Friends.” There were some fantastic raffle prizes, along with a silent auction. We have…