July 2018

CLGA play day results

Mary Nelson May 17 results of the CLGA Even Holes event are Flight 1: 1st Mikki Rydell, 2nd Judy Onken, 3rd (tie) Sandy Johnson and Sandy Worden; Flight 2: 1st Ellie Franklin, 2nd Joan Seckels, 3rd Janet Quade May 24 results of the Pro’s Choice event are Flight 1: 1st Sandy Worden, 2nd Billie Seiberling,…

Sun Lakes Ladies Golf Association

  Cheryl Reed It’s HOT out here! The ladies of Sun Lakes are trying their best to stay cool, calm and fun-loving this summer. May was full of many events that were both challenging and (for some) fun… There are many events coming up this summer, so definitely check the calendar and make sure you…

PVMGA May tournament

  Bob Armstrong, Publicity Toasty temperatures and Monsoon season! What more could we possibly want? Life is good! While some of us explore the air-conditioned interiors of countless venues in the valley while waiting for sundown, sometimes even leaving the area for short periods, our intrepid warriors continue to do battle each Saturday morning! We…

Changing of the Guard

On Monday, May 21, 2018, the Knights of Columbus Counsel 9678 had their monthly meeting at St. Steven’s Catholic Church to transfer the leadership role of Grand Knight from John Weindorf (right) to Mike Redisi, shown here accepting the gavel.

Show your colors

  In the next few days after Independence Day is celebrated, the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club will be taking down the American flags that have made Sun Lakes one of the more patriotic areas of Arizona. This is the longest period of time that the flags fly continually, going up just before Memorial Day…

Conservation Corner

  The benefits of trees Pauline Lee Why is Phoenix warmer than Sun Lakes? Its skyscrapers, dense buildings and many asphalt streets absorb sun rays to warm up the metropolis. More cars are there to emit CO2 which blanket the city and absorb heat from the sun. In 2017, Phoenix had its warmest year since…

Spanish, anyone?

  Dianne Zimmerman Join this fun, friendly and lively conversational Spanish group. We welcome Spanish speakers to participate each Wednesday from 4:15-5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood Country Club. We discuss a wide variety of topics in an informal setting and assist each other with grammar and…

Healing with Essentials Oils

 Paullene Caraher Natural oils can be used for a wide range of different reasons and there are several natural remedies out there that incorporate oils that can have potential health and well-being benefits. For example, some people find that using coconut oil as a natural alternative to mouthwash can help to improve their oral health.…

In Passing

Andrew “Andy” J. Deros Andrew “Andy” J. Deros of Sun Lakes passed away on May 25, 2018, peacefully in his sleep at 93. He leaves behind his loving wife Mirsine of 49 years, his son John “Yani” Deros of Phoenix, his daughter Andrea Darvish of Worcester, MA and four grandchildren: Alicia Deros, Andrew Deros, Nina…