Category: June 2026

Play the Long Game—In Tennis and In Life

Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club In both finances and tennis, the biggest wins don’t come from reacting in the moment. They come from staying steady through the ups and downs. When you keep your composure and stick to a plan, you build confidence that carries you through any challenge. That’s where a…

Thinking about Summer Travel?

Dannette Hunnel For many, the favorite method of travel while in Europe, the British Isles, the USA, or Canada is by train. It is affordable, reliable, comfortable, and most generally on-time, with little chance for lost luggage. An excellent way to see the countryside, bodies of water, tiny towns, villages and beaches. Afraid you’ll get…

Crystal Cards Summer Sales

Summer is here and many residents have headed north for cooler areas of the country. However, Crystal Cards (CC) will still be working hard on remaking greeting cards and holding sales all summer long. No workshops are held due to the decrease in attendance during this time, but so much work continues. Some jobs that…

Sun Lakes Lions Club – June 2026

Evening Lions Club Donates 350 Books to Support Local Students Chris Linder, PR The Sun Lakes (evening) Lions Club is helping young readers build skills and confidence by donating 350 books to students at Shumway Learning Academy and Picacho Elementary School. The donation is part of the club’s Kids Need to Read project, a community effort focused on increasing access to age-appropriate…

Join the Fun: Intro to Short Court Tennis!

Barb Jorgensen Ready to try something new? Come experience the excitement of Short Court Tennis at the Cottonwood Tennis Club. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a total beginner, this is the perfect way to get moving and enjoy the game in a new format. Free to all HOA residents: Join our monthly Introduction to…

What To Do If You Find Kittens

Cher Bivona Everyday, it seems, the Nextdoor App has a desperate plea for help in recovering a lost dog or cat, or draws attention to abandoned dogs roaming the community or a random litter of kittens on their property. We’ve come to realize folks are at a loss as to what their next steps should…

Rotary Club – June 2026

Teens and Rotarians Deliver Sun Lakes Source Books Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes was grateful that 22 teens from Skyline Gila River High School assisted RCSL members with the delivery of this year’s Sun Lakes Source Books to residents. RCSL thanked the teens with a $600 check. The…

Greater Sun Lakes Foundation

Patricia Wolfe When The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation was established, its mission was and has remained to enhance the quality of life for seniors in areas of health, education and culture. As a 501(c)(3) organization, monies are provided by generous individuals, donations to honor individuals who are celebrating milestones, as memorials to those who…

Tech Made Simple

Zach Sadkin What is two–factor authentication and why do I need/want it? Using two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an important extra layer of protection to your online accounts, like banking, financial services, doctor portals, or even some email services now. As we get older, keeping our personal and sensitive information safe becomes even more important. 2FA…