Karen Vollis Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool…
Category: May 2025
May 2025, Sports
2025 Norris Invitational Pickleball Tournament Revived, Raises Funds for Charity
Keith Ori After initially facing cancellation, the 2025 Norris Invitational Pickleball Tournament made a triumphant return thanks to the dedication of a small group of club members who brought the beloved event back to life. Held from March 3-5, the tournament was a resounding success, drawing enthusiastic players and spectators alike. Pickleball Is Great, a…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sew-N-Sews Creativity Goes On and On
Eileen Turner Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews (SNS) members continue to have a fun time at their meetings! Jan Maresh presented an inspiring program on the very on-trend topic of upcycling clothing. As a member of the SNS Garment Gusto group, Jan encouraged the Garment Gusto gals to create their own upcycled garments to share at the…
Generals, May 2025
Message from the President
Leonard Horst Hello everyone and welcome to the month of May! We have completed a very busy spring season, and I will recap some of the key events for you. We held our annual Board Elections on March 12. There were four highly qualified candidates running for two open seats this year. The final results…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Bitwarden Password Manager—Step by Step
Helen Seaton Bitwarden is a password manager that helps users securely store, generate, and share passwords, passkeys, and other sensitive information in an end-to-end encrypted vault. Join us as we do an introduction and walk-thru on this top-rated password manager. We will demonstrate how to set up an account to use Bitwarden to protect all…
Generals, May 2025
A Message from the IronOaks President
Pat Horning, IronOaks President It’s Always Nice to Be Home! Dear IronOaks Residents, I hope this message finds you well! For those who may not know, I work full time in a position that requires frequent travel, often spending significant time on airplanes. While I enjoy exploring our country and meeting people from diverse backgrounds,…
May 2025, Sports
Oakwood Lady Niners Golf Association Recap
Reggie Wegman On March 11 Oakwood Lady Niners sponsored an invitational golf tournament. The theme was “It’s All About the Shoes.” The final count is in, and our league raised $2,000 for the Child Crisis Center in Mesa. Congratulations to all our wonderful women who so generously donated to such a worthy cause. President Karen…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Chess Anyone?
Arthur Fink Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how 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…
May 2025, Generals
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse/American Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive on May 17
Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross will hold our next blood drive on Saturday, May 17, at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Office, 9531 E. Riggs Road. Please be sure to schedule your appointment by going to our website at www.sunlakesposse.org and click on the link to pre-register. Since…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
IronOaks Oakwood Arts and Crafts Center Open House a Success!
Sarah Marks The Oakwood Country Club Arts and Crafts Center is a hub of creativity and home to more than 20 different arts and crafts clubs. This vibrant center recently held an Open House on April 12 showcasing the amazing work being done. The Sun Lakes Rock, Gem, Silver, Glass & Creative Crafts Club joined…