Category: April 2018
Front Page, April 2018
5th annual Risen Savior Food Drive
Bryan Newman Risen Savior will celebrate its fifth Spring Food Drive April 2 to 29 and seeks Sun Lakes residents’ participation. Rev. Ron Burcham, Sr. Pastor of Risen Savior Lutheran Church, announced that the congregation of Risen Savior invites all Sun Lakes residents to join in this year’s Spring Food Drive which will benefit the…
Generals, April 2018
Exchange Club of Chandler planning third annual “Field of Hope” to remember abused children
Michael Whitaker Based on the 2017 Arizona Child Fatality Review Program annual report, 82 children in Arizona died from child abuse and neglect. Now, the Exchange Club of Chandler is making sure this is known throughout the Valley. On Saturday, April 28, the Exchange club of Chandler will stand up a “Field of Hope”…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Come join the Chess Club
Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Music Room (A-9) in Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Mosaic class in Oakwood offered
Janet Hayes and Sandy Holmes The Mosaic Class will be taught by David Jarvinen. David is a mosaic artist and teacher. He teaches mosaic art in fun and engaging environments, focusing on technique and project-based classes geared to all levels of crafters. Mosaic Plant Sculpture with Glass Tiles will be presented on Wednesday, May…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Enjoy good posture and balance with Tai Chi
Kim Kubsch In Tai Chi and Qigong, good posture centers around the principle of verticality. That means the head is centered over the torso, the torso rests over the hips and the hips are centered over the legs and feet, your base of support. The spine is literally the backbone of verticality. In this…
Features, April 2018
CAP has first get together
Brian Curry The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes Community Assistance Program hosted an “off duty” get-together for their volunteers that respond with the firefighters and paramedics on their emergency calls here in Sun Lakes. The event, held at Sisk Park in the Palo Verde community, allowed the volunteers and their families a chance…
Front Page, April 2018
Sun Lakes Posse Needs Your Help
We are in danger of losing the recycling service the Sun Lakes Posse provides for area residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is a tremendous service for area residents, and it keeps a great deal of material out of the landfill. The company that provides this service for us recycles only…
Sports, April 2018
CTC winners – Mixed Doubles
Penny Petersen In the 2018 Mixed Doubles Tournament at Cottonwood, there were cancellations due to rain, an enormous number of tie-breakers and scores of spectators, despite the cold conditions. The top three teams in each of three ability levels were as follows. Red level is highest, followed by green and blue. Red: 1. Barb…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
DAR celebrates Washington’s birthday, African – American History and Women
Toni Bolling Lutter In keeping with its mission of historic preservation, Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) salutes historic events at every meeting through its Commemorative Events Committee. In acknowledgement of its work, the chapter holds the 2017 Arizona DAR certificate “Excellent Service for Commemorative Events.” This season, Gila Butte has commemorated…