Category: May 2025

Junk Journal Club: Transforming Cast-Offs Into Creative Treasures

Sarah Marks Imagine breathing new life into forgotten treasures—turning old magazines, discarded CDs, and even plastic water bottles into stunning works of art. That’s precisely the magic happening with the Sun Lakes Junk Journaling group. This vibrant community is embracing the creative trend of transforming discarded paper and found objects into unique journals, captivating collage…

Chordaires Rocked a Full House

Linda Ryan The Chordaires show, “A Weekend in New York,” entertained a sold-out crowd on April 5 with popular songs sung barbershop style. Three well-known Sun Lakes performers, Ginger Henry, Barbie Bergerson, and Nancy Patterson, starred in a skit about three girlfriends on a trip to the Big Apple. They were funny throughout and touching…

Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club Winners

Carol Ritter Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club (SLDBC) held their annual Awards Ceremony on March 11. Winners with the most master points earned in 2024 in three different levels in ranking were as follows: Cathie Bonnell: Nancy Espy Cup for a player with less than 100 master points Kim Bauer: Clark Perkins Cup for a…

Republican Club May 14 Meeting

Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “The Status and Future of Arizona’s Investments and Finances,” with State Treasurer Kimberly Yee, at its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. You will…

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…

SLLGA Results

Nadine Stark March was a month for tournaments and celebration! March 4 Odd Holes 1st: Pam Sebela, Paula Loveless, Jacque Lingle, Betty Reagan 2nd: (tie) Pat Waldher, Pam Conary, Judy Cox, Blind/Mary Liepold, Jan Wigen, Chris Jackson, Lynda Smith March 11 Spring Fling Tiki Party 1st: Kathy Schneider, Karen Simon, Kerri Jerome, Pat Henk, Joy…

Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Men’s League Does It Right

Not only did they have a big turnout (45 players play in the Men’s Spring League for 2025), but they got wives Linda Cain, Marna Brooks, Tracy Brooks, and Louise Pelletier to help with home-grilled bison burgers, baked beans, chips, cookies, soda, and lots and lots of beer! Overall winners were Scott Nichols for 3.5…

Thank You

My family and I would like to thank you for your kindness on the passing of Newman Benson. We are very grateful for your cards, texts, phone messages, food, flowers, and prayers during this difficult time. The Sun Lakes community, Hospice of the Valley, P.E.O. Chapter DD, the Horizon Room in SunBird, and Sun Lakes…