Bernice, A wonderful, talented woman and a legend in her time Jacqueline Ruffino I am honored to write an article about our friend Bernice. She has touched the hearts and lives of everyone who knew her. When I first walked into the Sun Lakes Writer’s Group about 6 years ago I was greeted by Bernice.…
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Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Spanish Conversation Group continues throughout summer
Do you speak Spanish? Are you looking for a fun, friendly and lively environment in which to practice? We always welcome new participants. Our conversational Spanish group continues to meet throughout the summer every Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood Country Club. Topics…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Fascinating array of Rotary speakers in July
Norm Noble On Tuesday morning, July 2, Craig Lloyd, Commander of the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse, will discuss the restoration of the Posse by Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone. It had been suspended because some members were not properly certified. This will be an informative meeting for the whole community. Even with the temporary shutdown,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Cactus planter mosaics
Join Mosaic Guys in a mosaic workshop! We bring varied project-based mosaic workshops for you to learn mosaics without the cost of tools and supplies. This month is the Cactus Planter with porcelain tiles. Porcelain tiles are fairly easy to shape and cut, but some hand strength is necessary to be successful. We work with…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
DAR students take chapter and state honors
Toni Bolling Lutter Marjorie Nelson, DAR Regent, has announced that two of Gila Butte chapter winners in DAR’s American History Essay contest went on to win at the state level, as well. The state winners were honored at Arizona DAR State Conference, where they received a certificate and a medal. American History Committee is a…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Rotarian of the Month
Stan Kaufman – May Dick Nelsen The Sun Lakes Rotary Club’s Rotarian of the Month was born and raised in Canada. He was president and CEO of a national insurance company in Toronto. Then in 1991, Stan Kaufman moved his family from Toronto to Fargo, North Dakota, where he established Fargo Western States Life Insurance…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club sponsors fishing derby
The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club is proud to support the Sun Lakes Anglers Club and be a participating sponsor in their Fishing Derby events for disadvantaged school children. “This worthwhile field trip for local schoolchildren to learn how to fish and participate with family, friends and firefighters is a wonderful day out for the…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Rotarian of the Year: David Mork
Norm Noble David Mork has been a Rotarian for 34 years, starting in Woodbury, MN, in 1980 where he served as the club’s first president, and then held many other district positions for over 10 years. David joined Sun Lakes Rotary in 2005 where he has been and is chairman of the Heritage Project, club…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
July Democratic Club meeting notice
The Sun Lakes Democratic Club will hold its June meeting on Monday, July 8, 2019, in the Navajo Room, located at the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 E. Sun Lakes Blvd N. Social begins 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Speakers: Rachel Yanof, Executive Director of Achieve 60AZ. Ms. Yanof will discuss…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Other Card Results
Cottonwood Pinochle Join us for Pinochle every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Clubhouse, A-7 Painting Room. 5/08. Women: 1st Arlene Burkhardt 761, 2nd Sharon Zubchevich 686, 3rd Lydia Kolsch 647; Men: 1st Steve Kauffman 827, 2nd Jerome Schultz 817, 3rd Ken Reidenbach 764 5/15. Women: 1st Sharon Zubchevich 751, 2nd Jackie Baker 651,…