Message from the President Roger Beagle April is here with Easter and warm temperatures to enjoy! It seems just last week we were celebrating the start of a new year! The outdoor activities in our Cottonwood Palo Verde community: tennis, pickleball, and golf, have seen much involvement by our homeowners and guests. The clubs of…
April 2022
Generals, April 2022
Editorial Reminder
Hello Sun Lakes submitters! This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the May edition is April 12 by 4 p.m. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or try our new submission link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial.
Features, April 2022
Spotlight on Advertiser: The Parkinson’s Foundation Care Partner Program
Courtney Malburg, Senior Coordinator, Education & Publications, Parkinson’s Foundation Parkinson’s disease is a family affair, but care partners and loved ones of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are often overlooked. The Parkinson’s Foundation works to make life better for everyone whose life is impacted by it, not just the individual living with the disease. Care…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Sun Lakes Singles Dinner Club Update
It is sad news that we share with the community the loss of Barbara Brooks who passed away the week of Feb. 27. Barbara organized and welcomed all singles to attend regular dinner meetings at Palo Verde. Sylvia Lee has volunteered to carry on this very special group. As Barbara would say, “Come one, come…
Generals, April 2022
April 3 – Sunday Music, Dinner, and Dance Venue Finale
John Yu On April 3 at the San Tan Ballroom, our Sunday Venue will have its final event of the season. Enjoy our usual nostalgic Sunday evening of music, dinner, and dance with the Rags Allen Band, featuring Rags Allen, an accomplished keyboardist and member of the Arizona Nightclub Performers Hall of Fame. Rags performed…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
CLGA Service Awards
Judy Onken February’s CLGA Luncheon included recognizing individuals with 20, 25, and 30 years since joining the club with Service Awards. This group includes three past presidents, two club champs, and committee chairs too numerous to list. Interestingly, all are Midwesterners and represent how Sun Lakes came to be. They all bring a love of…
Front Page, April 2022
Lady Sluggers Season Wrap-up
Larry Wolfe Our Lady Sluggers senior softball team concluded a very successful season with a record of 17 wins, 7 losses, and 2 ties. The top five hitters on the team were Sharon Bergan (.795), Frankie DeMouth (.704), Sue Rodke (.702), Suzy Steinmann (.680), and Cyndy Hilby (.595). Special thanks go out to coaches Scott…
Features, April 2022
Ocotillo Fine Art & Craft Show
Sandy Ashbaugh Enjoy fine art and craft on Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with artists who live in Chandler and the surrounding area, just in time for Easter and Mother’s Day. Sponsored by the Ocotillo Artists Group, artisans include ceramicists, jewelers, painters, digital artists, and more, creating one-of-a-kind art, great for…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Dinner by Five O’clock Kris Szlauko Louise looked at her watch. She only had almost two hours to feed her family, get kids ready and into the car, and drive to the soccer field before five-thirty. Her mind eased a little remembering that her husband would be home soon. He has always been super at…
Features, April 2022
U.S. Military History: U.S. Coast Guard Flag, Song, and Motto
Ross Dunfee The Coast Guard has a rich history of consolidation with other federal services. The Coast Guard was created in 1915 when the Revenue Cutter Service (from 1790) was merged with the Life Saving Service (from 1848). In 1939, the Lighthouse Service (from 1789) was added, and the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation…