All Maricopa County Library District libraries will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Children: Cowgirl Jan Presents Everyday Heroes Saturday, July 18 from 10:00-11:00a.m. Cowgirl Jan will be sharing a story about Curious George and the firefighters. She will help the children celebrate our everyday heroes…
July 2015
Features, July 2015
Helpful tips
R Buchanan Have you or a neighbor or a friend ever needed a walker for a short period of time? What about a wheelchair, some crutches or canes? How would you like to borrow instead of buy the medical equipment you need? You can. It’s easy and it’s right here in Sun Lakes. The Maricopa…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Fun Lakers Club news
Bea Nekrosius, Publicity In July, join the Fun Lakers at our reserved table on July 11 for a night of music and dancing with DJ Jamal at the San Tan Ballroom. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. you can dine at your table in the Ballroom and enjoy your favorite beverage from the cash bar. Dancing and…
Generals, July 2015
Mark your calendars
Rover’s Rest Stop events at Cottonwood: We are excited to see our old friends, new friends and special visitors this summer! We will be in Room A6, the Dance Room on the second Saturday of the month, July 11 and September 12 from 9:00 a.m.-noon. Call 480-600-2828 for more information or contact Linda Caton. You…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Reach Out Sun Lakes reports its half-year results for Matthew’s Crossing
Ellen Engel Collection of food items and cash contributions from our Sun Lakes friends during the June pickups of Reach Out Sun Lakes totaled 375 pounds of groceries and $226 in cash, all of which was delivered to the Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank. Even more impressive are the totals for the first half of 2015…
Generals, July 2015
Karaoke and dancing
Double the fun at Sun Lakes Mulligan’s located in the Pro Shop Lounge on Saturday, July 11 from 7:00-? p.m.; then join us again on Saturday, July 25 from 7:00-? p.m. The lounge will be serving food. Mark your calendar for another fun evening of singing and dancing. If you have been to karaoke with…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Tai Chi to stay independent
Kim Kubsch HOW does practicing easy and gentle Tai Chi-QiGong help you stay independent? This gentle, flowing mind/body practice offers several ways to keep you safe and living independently. A few include enhancing balance and minimizing falls/injuries, improving circulation, concentration and focus, increasing energy, reducing stress, promoting relaxation and inner peace, plus improving flexibility and…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Join the Wednesday Widows/Singles Ladies Group
On Wednesday, October 2, 2013, a very social minded, and recently widowed, Jean Luchtel had a great sense of loss and missed the pleasant evening meals she used to enjoy with friends at the Palo Verde Clubhouse. Not being one to sit back and do nothing, she called four or five ladies who were in…
Features, July 2015
The Hot Spot
Brian Curry A contingent from the Sun Lakes fire department participated again in the national Carry the Load fundraiser representing their union local 3560 of the International Association of Firefighters. Carry the Load was started by two retired Navy SEALs, Clint Bruce and Stephen Holly. Its goal is to restore the true meaning of Memorial…
Sports, July 2015
Nationally ranked athlete
National rankings for Sun Lakes athletics are few and far between. However, Earl Schalin of Palo Verde has obtained many national rankings in tennis and pickleball over the years; also, with his wife, Beverly, he has represented Arizona in the National Senior Olympic Tennis Mixed Doubles Championships several times. In these national tournaments they won…