The Chordaires lived up to performance theatre’s motto, “The show must go on,” with a lively, sold-out performance show in April. Just three weeks earlier, their director informed them he was unable to continue due to severe health issues. The timing of the director’s withdrawal was difficult, not only because it was only three weeks…
Sue Bart Many members of Desert Threads participated in the Arizona Quilters Guild (AQG) show held March 21-23 at the Mesa Convention Center. The Quilt Show is a most important event organized and created by AQG every year. More than 300 exquisite quilts displayed a variety of techniques, colors, styles, and sizes of quilts. Many…
Thomas Anthony Brand Tom Brand, the iconic 90-year-old role model, passed away April 9, 2024. Tom embodied the iron laws of family love and duty as husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, and stepfather. Tom gladly shared his wisdom, experience, accomplishments, and challenges through his great affinity for meaningful dialogue. Family patriarch was Tom’s greatest role and…
Kathleen Ismael, IronOaks Fitness “A woman’s work is never done” We all have heard of that “A man must work from sun to sun” A woman’s work is never done. Let me remind you. Lest we forget Remember the canning-sterilizing the jars Canning pickles, fruit, and meat Baking bread and coffee cake Pies, cakes, cookies…
Yvonne Orlich She might be small in stature, and she speaks softly and kindly, but she leaves big shoes to fill. Cris Templeton-Evans has directed the Sun Lakes Chorale for 13 years, and after the 2024 Spring Concert, Cris informed the membership that she was stepping down from that position. She wisely did not tell…
Jim Utter Each year, Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club recognizes advancing player top performance for the year in specific skill levels denominated by master points accumulated through the end of the prior year. There are three specific advancing player point ranges for which trophies are awarded. For 2024, Gordon Tam won the Nancy Espy award…
Tera Crisalida The IronOaks Breakers Pool League has continued to enjoy 8-Ball and 9-Ball this month, and we also have a tournament running. Who will be the winner? Stay tuned for the results next month. Tournament play is a great way to test your skills against your peers! League members played 1,581 organized games in…
Helen Seaton The Computer Booters Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, in the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center, 25630 S. Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. The presentation will be on caring for your PC. Is your PC starting to groan and splutter? Just like your car, your PC will benefit from…
It’s that time of year when some residents head out for cooler climates, including our amazing Rotary volunteers who deliver the Splash to your home. During the summer months of May through September, the Splash will be mailed directly to your home in Sun Lakes. Please call us at 480-895-4216 if you would like to…
Sharon Gerdik How long have you lived in Sun Lakes? Have you been here for years? Did you just move here recently? Are you here for just part of each year? No matter which category you fall into, you should consider joining the Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT)! Whatever your skills and interests may be,…