Larry Wolfe A “Renaissance Man,” or modern-day polymath, is someone who has acquired knowledge, expertise, and proficiency in a wide variety of fields, usually unrelated. To the list of historical figures, such as da Vinci, Galileo, and Aristotle, maybe we should add Alex Santucci. Here are some of his interests and accomplishments: • Baseball player…
Yvonne Orlich As of March 20, following our annual Spring Concert, the Sun Lakes Chorale is officially off for the summer. Many of our members are snowbirds, and they head out to other states or up north to escape the expected summer heat. We will resume in September on the first Monday after Labor Day.…
Sarah Marks The vibrant energy of Sun Lakes is perhaps best exemplified by the enthusiasm radiating from its residents, and the two newest silversmithing instructors at the club are shining examples. Meet Lisa Sherburne and Shana Nyberg, the dynamic duo who have enriched the IronOaks community since their families both settled here five years ago.…
Jeanette Rajamaki We had a great meeting on May 8 with Kari Roach of Oceania Cruises. There are currently lots of special promotions and good discounts. The new ship Allura is launching this summer in the Mediterranean. Some things to think about for future travel. The new ships of Explora Journeys! Check them out and…
Janet Cook It’s June, and we celebrate dads! We want them to feel at home, to be able to kick back, relax, and have fun! What are men wanting for their home remodels to give them their spaces? Of course, it depends on personality, lifestyle, and family needs, but here are four desired features and…
Elise Ratliff Did you know that doing restorative yoga can help improve your quality of sleep? And did you know that getting adequate (and good) sleep can boost your immune function? Those sound like two really good reasons to give restorative yoga a try! Restorative yoga is a gentle, therapeutic style of yoga focused on…
Brian Curry Sun Lakes has lost a very familiar face, as Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Battalion Chief Steve McCoy has retired after 35 years in fire suppression and emergency medical care, all of them in the service of the men and women of Sun Lakes. The Sun Lakes Fire Department became the Arizona Fire…
Barb Jorgensen Bill Swift was in charge of Cottonwood Tennis Club’s last social event for the season. He corralled almost 40 players for a double-elimination type tournament—tournament being a dicey word, as it was all about fun! Teams were formed by random draw, building future friendships between players who may not have known each other…
Congratulations to Ken Thompson for scoring an ace on the 17th hole at Sun Lakes Country Club using a gap wedge on April 26, 2025. Scott Downey and Paul Feeney were his playing partners and witnessed his great accomplishment!
Wow, where has the time gone? Seems like June 12, 1960, was just yesterday! They started dating in February 1954 by attending the “Sweetheart Dance” on Valentine’s Day. Once Dwaine had graduated from Doane College in Crete, Neb., they finally “tied the knot.” Dwaine went to work for Allstate Insurance and spent his entire career…