Category: April 2024

We Love Our Volunteers

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Volunteers make the difference. To make a good club experience, you need the right combination of dedicated individuals willing to put their good talents to work for the betterment of the club. For the Sun Lakes Hiking Club, we’ve benefited from years of talented individuals stepping up and defining…

Tuesday Nights Together in April

Cathy Smoot Sun Lakes United Methodist Church located at 9248 E. Riggs Road hosts Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free programs, every month! Topics vary from light and entertaining to serious and informative. On April 9 the presentation will be “Travel to South America: Two Brit Chicks Do Chile to Argentina,” by Angela…

Softball Player Profile: Bob Zeidler

Larry Wolfe California native Robert “Bob” Zeidler was born in San Diego and grew up in the San Bernardino area, graduating from Eisenhower High School in Rialto. As a 19-year-old, Bob decided to join the Air Force. He served for four years, first as a flight line mechanic for B-52 bombers, then as a telephony…

Junk Journaling—New Group Forming

Sarah Marks Junk Journaling is the latest craft craze sweeping the country. It’s an outlet of creative expression for everyone. Beginner or experienced, we welcome all to join us the third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Painting Room in Oakwood Country Club. As the name implies, supplies involve…

State Parties – April 2024

Dakotans Celebrate Fun Time Round-Up Party Steve Perkins There were 148 North Dakotans and South Dakotans who celebrated a fun time Round-Up Party on March 7 at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. There was plenty of time for everyone to meet and greet old friends and make new ones. The gathering started 46 years ago…

Message from the President

Leonard Horst It’s springtime and (finally) some warm weather is upon us here in the Valley of the Sun! We trust this finds you well and enjoying the season. Many of our part-time residents are already heading back to their homes in preparation for summer. We wish them safe travels and look forward to their…

Chess Anyone?

Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room, A-8. There is no formal commitment. Come when you can, and leave when you want. Feel free to drop…

Hazardous Waste Collection Day—Sheriff’s Posse Highlights

Bill Shedd On Feb. 24 Maricopa County District 1 Supervisor Jack Sellers, along with Intel, sponsored a Hazardous Waste Collection event in the Sun Lakes Country Club parking lot. The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse assisted with traffic control. The event was a big success, as many community members took advantage of the four-hour opportunity to…

It’s Always Fun with the Fun Lakers!

Joyce Selk Something new was tried at the Wining, Dining, and Dancing night when seating was assigned randomly to mix things up so attendees had a chance to meet someone new, and everyone seemed to love it! Sometimes it’s good to get out of our comfort zone, especially at our ages. In addition to the…