April 2018

Young Realty wins Sun Division Tournament

  Larry Wolfe The Young Realty team, managed by Mike Gloyd and sponsored by Terry & Susan Young Realtors, won the three-day Sun Division’s double elimination Winter League Tournament in exciting fashion. But let’s first take a look at the games leading up to that finale. In the Sun Division opener, the Real Estate Rustlers,…

Tax benefits of charitable giving in 2018

  Kelly Murray, CWPV Foundation Treasurer How can you benefit from giving to the CWPV Foundation in 2018 under the new tax law? The deduction limitation on charitable donations is basically unchanged, but the new higher standard deduction, coupled with the new limitation on state tax deductions, may eliminate the need to itemize and essentially…

Sun Lakes Woodcarvers

  Dianne Winenger It was a wonderful day to be in Sun Lakes, Arizona, and attending the Art on the Lakes in Cottonwood, March 2018! The Sun Lakes Wood Carvers enjoyed sharing an array of wood items that were selected to present the individual styles and expression of subjects. If you missed the exhibit, feel…

National Day of Prayer

Jeanette Cline The community, both men and women, are invited to attend one of many events for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the SunBird Golf Resort, 6250 S. SunBird Blvd, Chandler, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. The ballroom will sport red, white and blue décor in commemoration of this…

Drug Take Back – April 28

  Drug Take Back will be held on Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Posse Office located at 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Please put your pills in a plastic bag and dispose of your bottles at home. No liquids or needles will be accepted!

Sunday Dance Club – Stepping into Spring

  Denise Green The Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Club is an exquisite choice for a special date night. Our March 18, 2018, event was a celebration of the best of the new season, with a ballroom graciously designed by our Decorating Divas featuring bursts of pastel colors in spring flowers, wide-brimmed pastel hats and flickering…

Teenager wins USTA sponsored Jason Morton Open

  John Brasch East Valley residents were again treated to a great display of local tennis talent as the Jason Morten Tennis Classic wrapped up on Sunday, March 4, continuing a 13-year-long tradition of honoring Jason Morten, an American legend in senior tennis and designer of the IronOaks Tennis Center. Over 100 players competed for…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Arizona Wine Safari April 5, 2018 Price: $110 per person Tour Out of Africa Wildlife Park, including a Safari, and experience animals from all over the world. Then enjoy wine-tasting at the Alcanterra Vineyards and Winery before returning home.…

The Hot Spot

  AFMA/Sun Lakes Fire Chief discusses Ambulance Membership Program Brian Curry With an invitation from Judy Caniglia, President of the Sun Lakes Women’s Association, Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) Deputy Chief Rob Helie came to speak to the group recently. The main subject of the discussion was AFMA’s proposal to implement an Ambulance Membership…