Jeanette Rajamaki Think about joining us in the fall on October 11 at 6:30 p.m. at one of our Savvy Travelers meetings. We bring like-minded travelers together to share experiences, to join one of our organized trips or cruises which might be going anywhere in the world or just to meet other travelers. Each…
June 2018
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Sun Lakes Drum Circle
Julia Norton The Drum Circle met at the Veteran’s Oasis Park on April 25. The rabbits came out to enjoy the drumming. One came out, then two and so on. We had a great audience. We had some intentions for Mother Earth, the Arizona teachers and students and our own prayers and intentions were…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Summer softball is here
Larry Wolfe Our second summer league began play in early May and will continue through September. We began playing “organized games” last summer with a three-team league. Due to heightened interest, this year, our Summer League has expanded to five teams and the number of games scheduled has been greatly expanded. Apparently, Sun Lakes…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Chordaires, new members on board
Karen Sproates Chordaires Chorus elected new officers for the Board for the 2018-2019 year. Sandra Bocynesky, president; Nancy Henderson, vice president; Libby Bender, treasurer; Karen Sproates, secretary; and Donna Commo, membership chair. Additionally, Ginger Henry will serve as performance diva and Sheri Hopkins as funds chair. The Chordaires Show Chorus has been alive and…
Sports, June 2018
IronOaks Tennis members host ACP tennis players
Michele Renahan On Saturday, April 14, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Coach Kwong Young organized a social play from high school players (boys/girls) from Arizona Preparatory College (ACP), and they were teamed up with an IronOaks tennis member with three rounds of play with different partners. All serving was done on the south side…
Sports, June 2018
OLNGA news
Molly Bergesen We had our final luncheon of the 2017-2018 season on April 17. Golf that day was 3-3-3, in which we recorded our scores three different ways, which proved to be a lot of laughs! We had 35 ladies playing the Sonoran course and we all thought this new “game” was a lot…
June 2018
Free Bidding and Play of Hand Bridge lessons
Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in FREE bidding and play of hand bridge lessons (this will include the Stayman and Jacoby Transfer Conventions), please email Stephanie Hemberg at [email protected] and leave a phone number so I am able to call and talk with you. You must be available to play bridge on some…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Poker players wanted
Tom Rhea Seeking poker players for friendly dealer’s choice high and low poker game with no wild cards. Betting 10 cents, 20 cents a pair or last card. Three-raise max per betting round. Play Monday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Cottonwood A-3 Card Room. Call Tom at FurnServe, 480-883-8811.
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Aero Club gathering hears from retired Navy pilot
Gary Vacin A retired U.S. Navy pilot reviewed his 30-year career as a carrier-based fighter pilot during a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering April 18. Capt. Lonny McClung told his audience that prior to his first combat mission over North Vietnam, he was absolutely terrified. “Many of my contemporaries didn’t come…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
And the award goes to…
Judith Kuse It’s a Sun Lakes Hiking Club annual tradition to bestow awards on deserving members at its year-end picnic. This year was no exception. While members were gathered at Oasis Park for a potluck lunch in late March, the SLHC leadership made its official and unofficial presentations. In the “official” category, the Sunshine…