DD Kullman Step into more joy and relaxation this May, Mental Health Awareness Month. Improving mental health can incorporate therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. However, one often-overlooked activity that can also positively impact mental health is ballroom dancing. According to research, ballroom dancing can help reduce stress and anxiety. The focus required to master intricate…
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May 2025, Generals
Low Maintenance, Water Wise
Dannette Hunnel The lantana is a low-maintenance, water-wise, long-lasting, shrub-like plant with constant color. Plant lantanas now so they are well established by summer. Lantanas come in many different colors and styles. Before planting, consider the spot for the new lantana, as they can spread in different ways depending on the varietal. Trailing, which is…
Generals, May 2025
Crystal Drive Nonagenarians Celebrate 546 Years of Living the Good Life!
Candy Clark On March 30 more than 50 neighbors on East Crystal Drive celebrated the birthdays of six amazing nonagenarians. Their combined ages totaled 546 years. Being 90 or 90-plus years didn’t seem to be slowing any of them down much! They felt that living in the Sun Lakes community and taking part in the…
May 2025, Generals
More Excitement!
Most everyone knows that their dogs must walk. It is in their DNA. But most people do not think about engaging their best friend in mental stimulation. What kind of life is it to just hang around the house all the time? Get up, go for a walk, eat, lie around, eat, go for a…
May 2025, Generals
Being Actively Independent at Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes: Improved Dining & Nutrition Options
Lance Williams, Executive Director Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes offers many benefits, one of the most significant being improved access to nutritious and convenient dining options. As people age, maintaining a healthy diet can become more challenging due to factors such as limited mobility, reduced energy for meal preparation, or lack of access to fresh…
May 2025, Generals
Say Hello to Spring at the Friends Bookshop
Judy Fink Spring has sprung! Shopping at the Friends Bookshop, located in the southeast corner of the Robson Library, is always an enjoyable experience! You never know what treasures you will discover. Look for the blue banner. Come and check us out! Look for your favorite author or find a new one. We have books…
May 2025, Generals
The Foundation Makes Awards to AFMA Sun Lakes Firefighters Food Fund and Art at the Lakes Nonprofit Organization
Jeanne Becker, Foundation Treasurer The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation has made its annual award of $6,000 to the Sun Lakes Firefighters Food Fund, which is used by the firefighters and EMS personnel at Stations 231 and 232 to help supplement the cost of food, which they pay for themselves because there is no fire…
May 2025, Generals
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church: Tuesday Nights Together Bingo!
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is excited to host Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free programs held every month! These engaging evenings are designed to bring our community together with a variety of topics ranging from lighthearted and entertaining to serious and informative. Each TNT event begins with a light meal offered for…
May 2025, Generals
ESL Bible Study: Bridging Language and Faith
First Baptist Church is offering a new unit for their English as a Second Language (ESL) Bible study. This program is a remarkable initiative that combines the learning of the English language with the exploration of biblical teachings. However, this class is also for anyone who struggles with understanding the Bible. This class is held…
May 2025, Generals
Unit Happenings – May 2025
Unit 19 Meetings Donna Block Mark your calendars for the third and fourth Thursday of each month for the two different meetings of the board (planning meeting and monthly meeting). The monthly meeting is the only meeting at which the board makes community decisions that are discussed and homeowners’ input is asked for prior to…