Col. David Sale (U.S. Army ret.) was the guest speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Feb. 26 at the Sun Lakes Country Club. Col. Sale briefed the more than 50 club members and guests about his flying experiences, including some 2,000 combat hours flying helicopters during the Vietnam conflict. The club will…
Category: April 2024
Generals, April 2024
Denim & Diamonds Fashion Show April 20
Unleash your selfie game at the Denim & Diamonds Fashion Show, sponsored by the Sun Lakes Women’s Association and Built by Referral Realty, on April 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Sun Lakes Country Club. Timeless, chic clothing will be provided by Judy Wear Boutique. There will be stylish vendor booths galore, a prize-packed…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
AAUW: Striving to Meet the Ever-Changing Needs of Girls and Women
The AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch (SEV) wraps up its programming year on April 15 by looking at this year’s achievements and its goals for the coming year. The monthly meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Riggs Road. Among its achievements, AAUW SEV generously helped…
April 2024, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Investing in Your Billiard Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool If you consider your billiard game as an investment, it is essential to ensure that you are getting a good return on your investment. As you invest a considerable amount of time, effort, and money into playing billiards, it is always advisable to invest in professional billiard instruction to improve your…
April 2024, Sports
Jason Morton Tennis Classic
This year, the 2024 Jason Morton Tennis Classic of the top doubles team of Coach Kwong (IronOaks tennis pro and Cottonwood resident) and USTA Southwest Director of Adult Competition Matt Gleason were in top form when they ran an incredible 280 entries for this four-day prize money event, with lots of hungry talents. This is…
April 2024, Sports
Redeemed Team Continues Its Dominance
Larry Wolfe After winning the regular Winter Season Sun Division pennant, the Redeemed Team, managed by Marty Hobby, continued their winning ways in the end-of-season tournament. Here’s a recap of the games: The third-seeded Camp Hilby club, managed by Joe Commisto, edged Manager Mike Gloyd’s second-seeded Spooner PT team 14-11 in the tourney opener. George…
April 2024, Sports
ILGA Club Championship
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Artists Club
Sue Sindelar Welcome to April here in the desert. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing and building nests, and the sun continues shining brightly, calling us humans outside to partake in all of spring’s unfolding glory. Another wonderful month of moderate weather seems to invite us all to savor the beauty and nudge us to…
April 2024, Features
Jacquie’s Corner: The Unexpected Birthday Gift: A Tale of Travel, Thrift, and Kindness
Jaqueline M. Ruffino-Platt Several years ago, on a brisk morning in Virginia as I hurried to work, a sense of excitement tingled within me, fueled by the anticipation of a mysterious gift awaiting my discovery. The property manager at my condo had received a large box on my behalf the evening prior, igniting my curiosity.…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Do Yoga with Margie at the CWPV Fitness Center
If you suffer with an achy back, sore knees, tight shoulders, and hamstrings, you might consider taking a yoga class. A well-rounded yoga class helps move our joints safely and strengthens and stretches our body and relaxes our mind. Many of the poses challenge our balance to help prevent falls and fractures. In my yoga…