April 2022

DAR: April; A Month of Change

Deborah Goodacre The month of April signifies the last meeting of the season when we will take a summer break from our monthly meetings until next September. This particular April is significant, as it marks the last chapter meeting for our current chapter regent, Ms. Nancy Cooney, when she will pass the baton to the…

Sun Lakes Places Second in Robson Trap Trials

Vicki Ray Quail Creek hosted more than 70 residents from Robson communities across Arizona on Feb. 11 for the 11th Annual Robson Trap Trials, which incidentally began in 2011. Shooters enjoyed three rounds of trap singles at Casa Grande Trap & Skeet, followed by lunch and awards at Robson Ranch in nearby Eloy. Quail Creek…

Standards & Poor Performing

Helen Daley Standard & Poor’s is known as the S&P 500, which measures the value of the stocks of the 500 largest corporations by market capitalization listed on the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq Composite. Standards & Poor has a mission of presenting a mixture of fantastic musicians and showcasing them as a great…

Mock ‘Speed Dating’ at Desert Threads Meeting

Desert Threads members had fun sharing their quilting likes, playing a game similar to “Speed Dating.” We also shared our “favorite quilting tool” and why we liked it. Several members brought “Bring and Brag” (show and tell) quilts to show, many of which were recently finished UFOs (unfinished objects), to win prizes and points in…

IMGA Events

Mike Willinger The 2022 Member/Guest event was held on Feb. 15. The golf was followed by an excellent dinner, awards, and raffle at the Oakwood ballroom. We wish to express our sincere thanks for the support of our many sponsors and donors. Please visit the IMGA website for a presentation on the event, the players,…

Dolly Dressers Still Need Sewers

The Sun Lakes Dolly Dressers, a charity group within the Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews, still needs more sewers to make small, doll-sized quilts and new clothing for 18-inch dolls and Barbie-size dolls, plus some items that will fit Build-A-Bears and Cabbage Patch dolls. The recent donations have been amazing! We are very grateful for each and…

IronOaks Tennis Club Shares the Love

Love was in the air on Saturday, Feb. 12, at the IronOaks tennis courts. Over 40 participants from all Robson tennis clubs enjoyed two hours of social tennis followed by ice cream sundaes and Valentine treats. As a special surprise, 10 lucky winners were awarded Valentine sunglasses as door prizes. Thanks to organizers Carole Rockland,…

Sun Lakes Lady Putters

Susan Gottschalk The annual spring luncheon will be held April 1 in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood. Our raffle drawings will highlight the afternoon. Proceeds from the drawings support donations to local charities. Monday Flight: Feb. 14: Sharon Gouthro, Dottie Schnormeier, Camille Jasien Feb. 21: Shauna Bragg, Sharon Gouthro, Susan Gottschalk Feb. 28: (tie)…