Category: July 2016

Line Dancing with Judee

A few classes in June were cancelled because my husband had a hip replacement. New procedures make this surgery amazing with a speedy recovery. I’ve had several dancers with hip or knee replacements and other medical issues. When line dancing helps dancers forget their physical pain, it’s such good feeling for all involved. Line dancing…

Conservation Corner

Usefulness of solar cooking Pauline Lee If you are using a solar cooker, you can cook anywhere outdoors when the sun is out – in a camp, on the beach, on a boat, outside of an RV, or in the yard. While your food is cooking, you don’t need to stir and tend it; it…

Reggie Wegman – OLNGA scoring chair and more

Reggie Wegman

Ann Rounthwaite Oakwood Lady Niners are enjoying summer golf with Ironwood Lady Niners due to the renovation of the Ironwood course. Several women belong to both leagues, but those who don’t welcome the chance to make new friends while golfing and socializing afterwards at the Poolside Café. There are two formats for play this summer.…

Sun Lakes Lady Putters results

Jeannette Boychuk is one of just a few Lady Putters who have putted a Hole-in-One on the No. nine hole. As the Putters’ group would agree, this is quite an accomplishment. Jeannette is a member of the Wednesday group playing at Sisk Park.

Susan Gottschalk Listed below are the final scores of the year; watch the October Splash for news of the new season. Monday Flight 4/11. Best Ball: Linda Meylink 4/18. Best Ball: Linda Dickerson 4/25. No scoring Holes-in-One: 4th Jan Foldenaur, 5th Marilyn Kelanius and Kathy Reis, 6th Annie Hall, Terry Sporleder and Elaine Greer, 7th Irene…

Play it safe when hiking in the heat

Hikers enjoying view atop tent rocks in New Mexico.

Roberta Arpan Hiking in the heat comes with very specific challenges. To help ensure a safe hike this summer, think SHADE: Selection, Hydration, Avoid, Dress and Educate. Selection: When the temperature soars, select your hike carefully. Drive to a higher altitude where it will be cooler and more likely to be shaded by trees. Choose…

SLLGA 18 Holers results

Linda Ryland (golfer) and Anna O’Dell (bartender) - thanks Anna for always greeting the golfers with a smile and cold beverage!

Nancy Field Match Play Flight 1: 1st Donna Smid and Judi Kilgus, 2nd Betty Ulrich and Pinky Kubiak, 3rd (tie) Marci Koppelmaa and Moe Schoenwalder, Pearl Martin and Lynda Smith; Flight 2: 1st Dori Winchester and Cathy Lamothe, 2nd Chris Frazon and Barb Rogers, 3rd (tie) Nancy Field and Debbie Martin, Debbi Ebel and Nettie…

Independance Day Celebration

Independence  Day Celebration! Date: Sunday, July 3 Time: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Location: Arizona Room Cost: $14.95 Celebrate America’s independence at Sun Lakes Country Club! Arizona’s own 108th Army Band will be here to help us celebrate and dance the afternoon away. Each ticket includes a table with appetizers, the buffet line and a desert bar. Appetizers…

Democratic Club meets July 11

July meeting: Monday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 Sun Lakes Blvd. Guest speaker: Amina Kruck Amina Kruck is the Vice President of Advocacy at Arizona Bridge for Independent Living. Amina creates programs to empower individuals with disabilities to address barriers to consumer choice, equal rights…

Let’s celebrate!

Blood Moon at Custer State Park by Burt Williams

Fireworks, family picnics and food, lots and lots of food are everywhere over this Fourth of July weekend. Celebrate the long weekend by capturing our nation’s 240th birthday in a photograph. The activities are plentiful to practice your photography skills, such as kids playing or splashing in the water, families gathered at a barbeque, sports…