Category: June 2026

Welcome to the IronOaks Lady Breakers

Kim Hutchinson Join our weekly billiards group! The IronOaks Lady Breakers invite you to join us for friendly games and good company every week. We meet Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Our group is open to new members and eager to welcome ladies of all experienced skill…

Just What Is Historical Fiction?

Phyllis L. Carr This month the Sun Lakes Library is highlighting their Historical Fiction Collection. This genre is one of the most popular at the library, and nearly everyone has a favorite. But, before we get to our favorites, here is a little information about this particular literary category. According to the AI Summary in…

Diagnosed with Low Vision?

Linda Horton On the second Wednesday of each month, you can find support at the Sun Lakes Low Vision Club. We learn from experts, and from each other, how to live with less and less vision. Significant Others and friends are welcome. Our next meeting is Wednesday, June 10, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Robson Reserve,…

News from Robson Reserve

Lance Williams, Executive Director, Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes At Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, I often speak with individuals who assume that maintaining independence means living alone. In reality, I’ve seen the opposite prove true time and again—independence is not diminished by community living; it is strengthened by it. Nowhere is this more evident…

Spotlight on Advertiser: Why re-do when you can Re-new?

Why re-do when you can Re-New? Re-New Cabinets, LLC., a 5-star family owned and operated kitchen refacing company, has the only showroom in all the valley. Don’t visit tomorrow; visit today! In the heart of Phoenix, Re-New Cabinets, LLC stands as a premier name in kitchen cabinet refacing, blending passion, precision, and personal service into…

50+Fit with Julie

Julie Bauman Join Julie Bauman at Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center! A variety of classes range from Chair Yoga, Total Body Fitness, Tabata and Functional Fitness. Julie currently teaches Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 and 9 a.m. From beginner to advanced, all are welcome. A seasoned instructor, Julie teaches at all levels. If you…

IOTC Hosts High-Energy All Clubs Season Finale

DD Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) brought the season to an exciting close on April 11, hosting its highly anticipated All Clubs Season Finale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 100 players from across the community took to the courts for a morning packed with spirited competition, camaraderie, and nonstop action. Participating…

Restorative Yoga

Elise Ratliff Did you know that doing Restorative Yoga can help improve your quality of sleep? And did you know that getting adequate (and quality) 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…

Softball Player Profile: Mandi Marchek

Larry Wolfe Originally from Boardman, Ore., a small town on the Columbia River near the Oregon-Washington border, Mandi Marchek graduated from Kennewick (WA) High School where she played basketball, softball and volleyball for the Lions. She was good enough at softball to be offered a scholarship at Marquette University in Milwaukee, but she decided to…