Ann Rounthwaite OLNGA President Julie Schneider has been a life-long athlete and volunteer. She grew up in Iowa, cheerleading and playing sports, although girls’ sports weren’t available in schools. At the University of Iowa she studied English and Phys. Ed., performed as a drummer and synchronized swimmer, and met her husband Bob. After their son…
Category: July 2015
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Number of good times on the trail: countless
Roberta Arpan The numbers are in reflecting the accomplishments of the Sun Lakes Hiking Club during the 2014-2015 season. Between the months of November and April, the club sanctioned 24 Monday hikes, 24 Wednesday hikes and 21 Retread hikes. The average number of members per hike: Wednesday hikes led with 25; Retread hikes were close…
Features, July 2015
Ask Your Agents
Dear Tammy and Cheri, Hello. Now that summer is here, what are some top travel tips happening now? Hot Travel, Phoenix, AZ Dear Hot Travel, This summer, we want to help you travel more brilliantly with some summer travel tips. There are ways to make sure your summer getaway is relaxing and not so hectic.…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Water aerobics
Karen Hall With summer upon us, our Water Aerobics class meets Monday through Friday at 7:00 a.m. Our Saturday class will remain at 8:00 a.m. until further notice. Do not hesitate to stop by the pool and check us out; or, you may contact Barb Lubsen either online at [email protected] or call 480-699-9649.
Features, July 2015
Happy Anniversary
Lee and Diane Zitzer Lee and Diane Zitzer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 5. They were married at the Fisher Lutheran Church in Fisher, Minnesota. Lee grew up in Crookston, Minnesota and Diane grew up in nearby Fisher, Minnesota. Lee and Diane moved to Park Rapids, Minnesota in 1972 where they lived,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Mary Louise Lansbarkis new Sun Lakes Rotary President
Norm Noble On July 1, 2015, Mary Louise Lansbarkis became President for the Sun Lakes Rotary Club for the Rotary Year 2015-2016, replacing Marge Wright. Lansbarkis was born in Iowa, has four children, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was a Realtor in Michigan for 28 years where she trained sales people and taught classes…
Sports, July 2015
Cottonwood’s Lady Niners elect 2015-2016 officers
Lila Ritchie Cottonwood’s Lady Niners recently elected Bette Lu Buchanan president to lead the new slate of officers which is making plans for this fall’s links action. The group has 86 members who enjoy nine holes every Thursday afternoon plus numerous events. Co-Vice Presidents Dixie McQuaid and Barb Schmoekel will chair the 2016 Member-Guest tournament,…
Sports, July 2015
Attention Prime Timers
Mary Lou Mathrusse and Joyce Anderson, Co-Secretaries Just a reminder to let you know there is a new season of bowling starting in September. Let your friends know and see if we can get some new teams. Our bowling meeting is on Wednesday, September 9 at McRay Lanes at 1:00 p.m. Bowling season starts on…
Religion, July 2015
Sun Lakes Lutheran presents summer sermon series
Pastor Dale Hallberg The Summer Sermon Series is underway as the focus centers around the 10 Commandments. Pastor Dale Hallberg and Pastor Cora Aguilar will be challenging the congregation to take a fresh look at what God had to say some 3,000 years ago. These challenges are just as relevant as they were then. So…