June 2019

In Passing

Les Diveley Les Diveley, husband, father, grandfather, ad exec and Green Bay Packers shareholder, passed away on March 15, 2019. He was 71. Les would have hated that lead, as it may have provided the facts, but it didn’t tell the story. It should have started instead with JoAnne Diveley (Bauer), the love of his…

Special healing service June 14

A special healing service! Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation invites everyone to attend its annual Healing Service on June 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel near Riggs and Sun Lakes Blvd. This beautiful and meaningful service, led by Rabbi Irwin Wiener and Cantor Ronda Polesky, will be unique because it will not include…

Healing summer wellness with essential oils

JoAnne Gaudioso Essential Oils are some of the best natural supplies to keep in your home. Besides being incredibly versatile and easy to use, these potent natural substances can improve health in so many different ways. From sleep and stress to skin and haircare, essential oils can positively impact almost every aspect of our wellbeing.…

The annual Generation Doubles Match was a success

The heat was on Saturday, April 20, as a group of IronOaks tennis members paired up with high school players representing Academic College Preparatory (ACP) for the Annual Generation Doubles Match. Members of the tennis club were partnered up with high school players to compete. Members were extremely happy to have younger partners who easily…

Summer fun with rock collecting

Stephanie Reisenbuchler Although the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem and Silver Club is not having regular meetings during the summer, there are ongoing open shops for members who have participated during the year and purchased the necessary shop stamps and passed the club safety requirements. Summer is a great time for adventures, and many members, whether…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook There are many HGTV shows that demonstrate that by investing in the design and updates, one can sell their house for dramatically more money. However, their timeline is not realistic. They have a TV production deadline, so before they even start, the design and scope of work is done, the materials are ordered…

Sun Lakes Rotary’s new president

Norm Noble Bill Crump has some big shoes to fill. On July 1, he will become President of the Sun Lakes Rotary Club, following the outstanding leadership of Ed Anderson. In preparation for this task, Bill has led the club’s fundraising activities this year – the very activities that allow the club to do many…

Dolly Dressers and more

Instead of our monthly meetings, we will hold workshops this summer to work on capes for the Super Hero Event that Child Help holds in September. Come join the fun on June 6 and August 1, starting at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakwood Sewing Room. We will have separate work stations set up for cutting,…

Sun Lakes Lady Putters results

Susan Gottschalk We have just completed our 22nd season and look forward to vacationing somewhere much cooler, or going back home to see family and friends, or just enjoying the hot weather at home. Watch for Putter News in the September Splash for information regarding the start of a new season. Monday Flight: 4/08. Sharon…

Word of the Month: Curry

David Zapatka Having spent the past week in Myanmar and India eating fabulous cuisine off the cruise ship, curry dishes are fresh on my mind. I’ve long loved Indian cuisine and all those many curry flavors. I’m impressed by how many different types of curry and varying spices there are. What I’ve learned is curry…