Category: Generals

Memorial Day observance

Participants Jay and Kathy Sanderson presenting the “Wreath of Remembrance.”

All Sun Lakers, including participants from Cottonwood, Ironwood, Palo Verde, Oakwood and Sun Lakes Country Club enjoyed the Memorial Day observance held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 30 at the Sun Lakes Country Club flagpole. Also present were the Color Guard of the Jr. ROTC from Coolidge High School, a bugler from Buglers Across…

Karaoke and dancing with Mr. B. and the Blonde

Double the Fun at Sun Lakes Country Club’s Pro Shop Lounge (Mulligan’s) on Saturday, July 9 from 7:00-? p.m. and then again on Saturday, July 23 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 Mr. B.…

July events at the Ed Robson Branch Library

Tempe Wind Quintet – Friday, July 8 at 11:00 a.m.* Join us for an enthusiastic performance with a patriotic theme by the Tempe Wind Quintet. The group consists of five seasoned musicians that thoroughly enjoy performing together beginning with Susan Cottrell playing the horn, Lisa Dektor on the flute, Marty Haub performing the bassoon, Peter…

Positive mental health program at SLUMC

Sun Lakes UMC is offering a free program to the community called “Positive Mental Health and Coping Strategies,” on Wednesday, July 20 at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. The program will focus on the benefits of positive mental health, proven principles and practices shown to boost happiness levels, and ways to manage life stress in…

Ed Rockland

Sue Moore Ed Rockland was born 74 years ago, July 27, 2016. Ed Rockland “died” on September 3, 2014. Ed was struck full force by a vehicle on his Cannondale Touring bicycle in the Sun Lakes Arizona area. His family was summoned. Neither driver observed one another on this sunny September day and the impact…

News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care Inc.

A volunteer assists a Neighbors Who Care client.

Driving is essential Eric Ehst, Executive Director If you live in Sun Lakes or south Chandler you know how important driving is. There’s virtually no other way to get around. We have no public transportation. Most of us are in areas with no Dial-a-Ride service. Even if it’s available, it’s inconvenient. Taxis are expensive and…

New Adventures in Learning

A volunteer assists a Neighbors Who Care client.

Jim Clayton The Chandler Gilbert Community College has a special program, New Adventures in Learning. These classes and seminars are presented by volunteers from the community. Many of these are specifically structured for seniors, such as “Making Sense of Medicare” and “AARP Driver Safety.” I would also like to call attention to a seminar I…