Where has the time gone? I cannot believe it has been 20 years since the Y2K scare and that Princess Diana was taken from us over 23 years ago. We, however, have our own “Diana” right here in Sun Lakes who we all know and love. She has been entertaining us and our community for…
Category: April 2020
April 2020
Thursday Games Club
Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in joining a fun Games Club on the first Thursday of the month, October through April, please email me at [email protected] and leave a phone number so I am able to call and talk with you. We play from 1 to 4 p.m. Please, non-smokers only!
April 2020
Hits & Misses Bowling League
Ruth Andersen High Scratch Series: 2/03. Men: Terry Lachbaum 626, Bob Welch 600; Women: Tammy Visser 465, Pat Schmeckpeper 458 2/10. Men: Terry Lachbaum 643, Tim Billman 555; Women: Tammy Visser 523, Ruth Andersen 467 2/17. Men: Rick Bell 609, Tim Billman 607; Women: Pat Schmeckpeper 570, Ruth Andersen 475 2/24. Men: Ron Cox 641, Rick…
April 2020
MANA House Helps Veterans Rebuild Their Lives
George Stahl On Tuesday, Feb. 11, a group of volunteers from the Jewish War Veterans Post 619 of Sun Lakes served pizza and soda to 72 vets at Catholic Charities MANA House, Phoenix. Program Director Horace “Ace” Carter said, “MANA House (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force) helps homeless and at-risk veterans to regroup and to…
April 2020
Cottonwood Mixed Doubles Crowns New Champions
Penny Petersen The week-long Mixed Doubles Championship, which ran from Feb. 9 to 15, crowned winners in three levels: Red, Green, and Blue. The best part, according to Tournament Director Jerry Higgins, was the weather was great all week. Champions in each division were as follows: Red: Ron Ryer and Judy Grefsheim, Green: Steve Norvet…
April 2020
AFMA/Sun Lakes Diane Engel Retires
For the past 16 years, Diane Engel has been the face of the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes front office. Always with a smile, she has answered questions, given information, and helped keep the fire district running smoothly. Amid laughs, smiles, and even a few tears, Diane said goodbye as she and her husband…
April 2020
Singles Dinner Club Update
Come one, come all to the Wednesday evening club for singles. We meet every week at 5 p.m. at the Palo Verde dining room for a sumptuous dinner and wonderful conversation with others in the same place in their lives. If Wednesday isn’t good for you, we also have a table for singles on Friday…
April 2020
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
Esther Spear After the huge success of the annual Card Party fundraiser, the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood continues to provide interesting programs for the community. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, April 23, at the Sun Lakes Chapel House at 1 p.m. The speaker will be Chip Jackson, docent from the Phoenix…
April 2020
Standards & Poor
Helen Daley Don’t confuse this group with Standard & Poor’s, the financial services company that is older than jazz. Just to complicate matters, one of the main musicians in Standards & Poor is a partner and portfolio manager in an investment services company. Standards & Poor is led by a San Francisco native, multi-instrumentalist Evan…
April 2020
Ticket to Ride (a Fun Board Game)
Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in playing a very fun board game called Ticket to Ride, please email me at [email protected] and leave a phone number so I am able to call and talk with you. It is easy to learn. Come try it and see how you like it! Please, non-smokers only!