Janet Myrick Summer of Love was our last Pickleball social until next fall. Players picked their own partners and played a round robin within their level of play. We had one A group, two B/C groups and a C/D group. Everyone had a great time. Matches were exciting. In the A Division Todd Williams and…
Jana Greene Surprise Sun Lakers! The Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes is available to entertain you and your group with “Summer Sing Outs.” Our dynamic young director, Dr. Adam Thome, is excited about the chorus performing year round. His question has been, “Why would gals like us, who love to sing, give up singing…
Colleen McKnight Sun Lakes Women’s Association is the oldest official club of Sun Lakes, but it is by no means old. This group does everything it can to be looking ahead for new ideas. This summer the by-laws are being revised to keep up with some recent changes. As we review these 42-year-old bylaws, we’re…
Larry Wolfe League play wrapped up in late April with our annual end-of-seasons tournament, awards ceremony and social event. The tournament had a seeded single-game elimination format. An estimated crowd of 150 plus was on hand to cheer the teams on. In the opening game, fifth-seeded West USA Realty (sponsored by Terry and Susan Young)…
Results of recent events: 4/02 Ace of Aces qualifier – Flight 1 Gross: 1st Paul Brauer, 2nd Rusty Williams and Tom Wilhelm; Net: 1st Tom Wilhelm, 2nd Paul Brauer, 3rd Bill Moore; Flight 2 Gross: 1st Dan Paxton and Ron Sarnicki, 3rd Paul Horman; Net: 1st Ron Sarnicki, 2nd Paul Homan, 3rd Don Mugrave and…
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the Sun Lakes Splash dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering…
Colleen McKnight There are so many things to love about gourds – the form, coloring techniques, weaving, beading, carving and wood burning. And here are the top 10 things you will love about being a member of Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch, the largest, most active patch in the Arizona Gourd Society. 10. You’ll…
Story About Words, “I Am” Phyllis Oliver This song, “I Am,” immediately comes to my mind when I hear the words, “I am.” I will immediately begin singing to myself over and over and sometimes out loud when no one is around. I never knew the story behind the words or the real intent that…
Gary Vacin The Sun Lakes Aero Club completed its final breakfast fly-in of the spring on April 21 when 10 members gathered at the San Carlos Apache airport just east of Globe. Members then walked across the highway for breakfast and slot machine play at the Apache Gold Casino. If you’re looking for something similar…
Members of our club visited Mesa Community College on April 25 to learn about their sustainable gardening and Urban Horticulture Program from program director Peter Conden. The temporary greenhouse kept the temperature and humidity at optimal conditions for seeds to germinate and plants to grow in containers, in hydroponics and in aquaponics setups. We also…