Category: June 2020

Stay Safe—Stay Healthy—Stay Focused

Harry Huckemeyer I thought that following our last entry in May’s Robson publications, it would be best to just cancel any future articles until things become more relaxed and, hopefully, under control. Like many, I am pretty active with several clubs, and it seems like our lives have almost come to a standstill in that regard.…

Cottonwood Men’s Tennis—Summer League 2020

The Men's Summer League at Cottonwood practices social distancing.

Penny Petersen The bravest guys in the Cottonwood Tennis Club are those participating in the Thursday Summer League. While most other players are leaving for their summer homes or traveling to get away from the heat, these guys play all summer long at 8:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Temperatures are often above 90 degrees by the…

Sun Lakes Writers’ Group

Annabella Margaret Daniels Annabella was an independent little six-year-old girl. There was not a thing that this little girl did not miss and her exploration sometimes got her in trouble. Her mother at times felt she was a handful. Nevertheless, she loved her child. It was nice for Annabella that her grandmother was just two…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood

Esther Spear The Sisterhood Board of Directors had a virtual meeting recently to plan for many interesting activities in the fall. Our annual membership luncheon is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 15. We will combine the event with a baby shower for the Maternity Outreach for Moms Program. Veterans First has partnered with the Phoenix VA…

SLLGA Results

Judy Wegener The days are heating up, and social distancing is the new norm. Golf is considered essential outdoor recreation, so the ladies league plays on! April 7:  2 Low Nets: 1st Judy Wegener, Judy Bray, Unni Foster, and Betty Peer; 2nd Lynda Smith, Betty Ulrich, Judy Mical, and Cathy LaMothe; 3rd (tie) Penny Nowicki,…

PCE Grant to Christine Walters

Larri Templeton, Christine Walters, and Rose Saunders

Linda Reber P.E.O. Chapter EN of Sun Lakes was pleased to present a check to Christine Walters while “socially distancing!” Christine is a valuable member of our community here. She is currently working a part-time job, as well as volunteering in our area while she is working on her nursing degree. The Program for Continuing…

Card Making Class Notice

Linda Smart Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. Class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during the class session which begins at 9:30 a.m. The class is limited to…

VFW Post 8053 Auxiliary News

Sheliagh Dillion, longtime supporter of the Auxiliary, is now serving as Conductress.

Karen Shaffer Memorial Day, May 30, was a solemn occasion to honor the men and women who died while serving in the military. The auxiliary serves our veterans and military people in many ways. They are always in our hearts, not only on Memorial Day. The Department of Arizona VFW Auxiliary Pin Points information reminds…

Staying Engaged While Socially Distancing

Jessica Dingman, Marketing Manager At Renaissance, our goal is to foster a community of physical and mental well-being for our residents—today and every day. Even during times of social distancing, we are providing residents with opportunities to participate in engaging activities to stay connected. Our incredible activities team has been adapting the activities schedule to…

Tennis Club News

At the table are Tony Horn, Ed Campion, Dan Thorsen, Faye Haynes, and Rick Kendall.

Jerry Vance Like most everyone else, the Sun Lakes Tennis Club is doing nothing but staying our six feet away from everyone else. We did have elections for officers for 2020-21. Results were President Ed Campion, Vice President Dan Thorsen, Secretary Faye Haynes, Treasurer Tony Horn, Tournament Director Rick Kendall. Committees are Sunshine and Scrapbooks Donna…