Gary Vacin The attack on German dams by the Royal Air Force during World War II will be the topic of a presentation at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering Monday, April 15, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The event begins with coffee and camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation…
Category: April 2019
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
New Horizons Writers’ Group
No Country Bumpkin Bob Hirt A few weeks ago we invited an old friend, Jerry, and his wife to join us for several days at a timeshare in Southern California. Despite the several days of cold, overcast and rainy weather in Escondido, we had a good time together, playing games by the fireplace, eating out…
Front Page, April 2019
Two Musical Celebrations At Community Church
Doug Ross, Interim Pastor, Sun Lakes Community Church The East Valley Chorale will return to Sun Lakes Community Church Sunday evening, April 7, 2019, at the Sun Lakes Chapel. More than 90 voices combine under the direction of Dr. Bruce Cochran. Audiences enjoy Dr. Cochran’s sharing of humorous and inspirational stories that underscore the meaning…
Sports, April 2019
Olympics participants
Professor Doctor Bill Badger and Gerry Vogelsang participated in the Arizona Senior Olympics in the 85 to 90 age group held at ASU on February 16 in Racquetball Singles. Bill Badger got a Gold Medal and Gerry Vogelsang the Silver Medal.
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Energy Yoga April schedule
Experience the benefits of Energy Yoga with Paullene at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, upper level. Regular Yoga: Mornings: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:40 to 8:50 a.m. Afternoons: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 to 5:10 p.m. Note: There are no classes on Thursday, April 18 All classes are on a donation basis.…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
AAUW welcomes guest speaker on April 15
Barbara Stewart Nancy Yeamans, Ph.D., Psychologist, will be the guest speaker at the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on April 15, 2019, in the ballroom at Oakwood Country Club. Social Hour begins at 6:30 p.m., and the speaker and meeting begin at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Yeamans’ presentation will be…
Sports, April 2019
Cottonwood Lady Niners updates
Lorri Morgan, Publicity April already?! Well, not as I write this article, due to cutoff dates for publishing in the Splash. Spring showers resulted in three of our Thursday play dates to be canceled, but our event of the year (hopefully) had beautiful weather. The Niners’ Member/Guest held on March 14 took months of preparation…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Learning more about the birds and the bees
Starla Kramer Last fall, the Sun Lakes Garden Club learned all about “Bees and other Pollinators” from a Master Gardener. In April, the members are looking forward to learning about the Birds from Jack Holloway, an outdoor and wildlife enthusiast. Jack’s interest in nature began as a little kid who tried to catch anything that…
Sports, April 2019
Sun Lakes Table Tennis Club wins traveling trophy
Sun Lakes fielded 10 table tennis players for the annual Ahwatukee – Sun Lakes Shoot Out. Three hours of exciting play from both clubs at all levels resulted in a Sun Lakes victory. Format for this year’s event was all doubles matches, best two games out of three to 11. This win allowed SLTTC to…
Sports, April 2019
6th NIT at Cottonwood Courts
Irene D’Aloisio It was the sixth time, and it was just as successful this year as it was the first. With 86 teams and loads of volunteers, the Norris Invitational Tournament went for four days with lots of happy participants. The weather was absolutely perfect, and so was the play. Spectators cheered for their faves,…