Category: April 2019

IronOaks Tennis Club tournament results

John Brasch The IOTC finished up its mixed doubles tournament in late February, proving once again that being married and playing mixed doubles is usually not the road to happiness. The results of the tournament are listed below so that the involved individuals have something to clip out and send to the grandchildren to prove…

The mighty works of God

Dr. Marc Drake, Sr. Pastor, Sun Lakes Baptist Church “Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.” These words from Psalm 111:2 reveal that God performs works and that His works are great. Furthermore, we are to delight in them, which leads us to study them. In the same…

SLJC to host Congregational Passover Seder April 20

Commemorating the story of Exodus that recounts the freedom of the Israelites from slavery in Ancient Egypt, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation will host a Congregational Passover Seder that will be held on April 20, the second night of Passover, at the Palo Verde Country Club! Everyone is invited! Bring your kids, grandkids, friends and neighbors…

Sun Lakes Chorale closes out the season

The Sun Lakes Chorale closed out their season before the long summer break with a concert on March 14. As in the past, the concert was filled with a wide range of musical pieces, and the hard work of the Chorale was rewarded with another successful evening. The variety of pieces performed was wide and…

Let’s get social!

D. Williams Part 2… Rover’s Rest Stop & Ranch is all about the Kids! We want to support our extended families and assist in creating a smooth transition for everyone involved. There are several items that need to be considered when obtaining a new family member and how to constructively prepare you for success. This…

How can essential oils benefit me?

Vicki Vitality By now, you’ve heard of essential oils. Perhaps some of your children or grandchildren are partaking of essential oils’ many benefits. You may be asking yourself, “Where do I begin?” The answer is the Sun Lakes Essential Oil Club. At the club, you will meet many friendly, welcoming individuals at all levels of…

The Ironwood Lady Niners enjoyed a Valentine’s Day Social

Vicki Mendenhall and Beth Zdeblick, Publicity After several weeks of atypical Arizona weather, February 13 turned out to be a beautiful day to golf and to celebrate Valentine’s Day with husbands and friends. Over 100 players, many in red shirts, headed onto the Ironwood Golf Course for a noon shotgun format. Following this great day…

Jazz Appreciation Month with Dan Reed’s Dixieland Hotshots

Helen Daley The Arizona Classic Jazz Society (ACJS) appreciates jazz every month. However, in 2001 April was designated as the official “Jazz Appreciation Month” (JAM) by the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History. Its purpose is to recognize and celebrate the role of early jazz in our heritage and musical history. Jazz is known around the…

Fun Lakers Club news

Carole Sinicki The Fun Lakers Club (FLC) held a progressive dinner for 144 club members on Saturday, March 16. The evening began with stops at various members’ homes for drinks and appetizers. Guests then traveled to their second-home location for a Taste of Paris dinner. Following dinner, everyone gathered in the San Tan Ballroom for…

Bob Scully receives silver membership pin

Sun Lakes Breakfast Lion Club member Bob Scully receives a silver membership pin for bringing in new members from SLBLC President Brian Curry. “Bob, who is a previous Lion of the Year and a prestigious Melvin Jones fellowship award recipient, continues to serve Lionism every day; I value his assistance and advice throughout the year,”…