Category: May 2024

NAIL: Meet our Governing Council

Kyle Messner Interested in learning something new? At New Adventures in Learning (NAIL), in conjunction with Chandler/Gilbert Community College (CGCC), we’re dedicated to providing programs that empower individuals to embrace curiosity, pursue their passions, and embrace lifelong growth and development. Leading this effort is our Governing Council, a dedicated group of individuals who generously volunteer…

Apple Club Notice

Marilyn Conner Hello Apple Device Users, Well, our class season is over. The last class on Air Tags and Find My, presented by John Groves, was outstanding and a big hit. Thank you, John. Next, we will be presenting the Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. It premieres on June 10, but we will be showcasing it…

Hole-In-One – May 2024

An Ace for Nardiello Barbara Arakelian Congratulations to Ron Nardiello who scored a hole-in-one on the third hole at Sun Lakes Country Club using a 7 iron on March 11, 2024. Ron’s playing partners Ken Haugland and Gary Smith witnessed his achievement. Way to go, Ron! Hole-in-One for Austin Barbara Arakelian Congratulations to Austin Nichols…

The Slipper Plant

Dannette Hunnel The slipper plant is recognized as a succulent with green stems that grow upright from its root. With its woody, waxy look, many assume it’s bamboo. It’s a unique perennial with two-inch-wide, orange, slipper-shaped flowers along the stems—hence, the name. Some say the blooms look more like a mini orange bird of paradise…

Relishing Pickleball: New Player Tips

David Zapatka New to pickleball and want to improve quickly? Try these tips: * Seek out a mentor to help you learn the game. Talk with experienced players to glean information and helpful tips. Try what they suggest. Practice using their advice. * Serve deep and into the middle of the opponents’ court. Do not…

Sun Lakes Shooter Places at Robson Trap Trials

Vicki Ray Jack Toews was the top shooter for Sun Lakes at the 2024 Robson Trap Trials held March 22 at Tucson Trap and Skeet. Quail Creek won the trials for the second year in a row and will host the 2025 event. Shooters convene each year from Robson communities across Arizona, shooting three rounds…

Cheers Social Group Activities

Cheers Trip Opportunities: Several Cheers members decided, independently, that this past month was a good time to visit Palm Springs, while several others were off to Hawaii and California. Closer to home, several members took advantage of Spring Training and attended a Diamondbacks-Cubs game at Sloan Field. It proved to be a real fun night…

News from the Sun Lakes Italian-American Club

Steve Ambroso, President Ciao! Do you like having fun with a great group of people? Do you like Italian history, genealogy, traditions, and food? If so, the Sun Lakes Italian-American Club might be for you. We have 164 members and have our last monthly meeting of the year on Thursday, May 2, at the Cottonwood…

Jewish Congregation Sisterhood Card Party Fundraiser

Esther Spear The SLJC Sisterhood Card Party fundraiser at Oakwood Country Club was a huge success in March. Funds were raised for many local charities, including but not limited to the Sun Lakes Fire Department, Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, Jewish Free Loan, Arizona StandDown for Veterans, and the Gesher Disability Fund. Thank you to our…