Sun Lakes Friends of the Library will kick off the fall season with a program featuring a panel of local authors. The date is early November (more info on that later). It will be a mixture of an author panel and then a “meet and greet.” If you are a published Sun Lakes or surrounding area…
Category: July 2023
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Sun Lakes Lions Club
June Meeting Highlights On June 1 the Sun Lakes Lions Club held their year-end meeting during which the 2023-24 Board of Directors were installed. SLBLC Vice President Jack Dreyer Named Club Lion of the Year SLBLC First Vice President Jack Dreyer was named Lion of the Year by Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions President Gary Aleshire,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cheers Trip Opportunities: With summer, graduation, and wedding season upon us, most travel by Cheers members is currently mainly for personal reasons. However, the calendar for late summer and fall is filling with numerous trip opportunities. Among these is a seven-day tour of Greece in October, including transportation via ocean ferries between Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini. Other…
Generals, July 2023
Wondering What to Plant in Extreme Heat? Vincas Are Summer’s Answer
Dannette Hunnel Vincas are like hippies: carefree, free-spirited, brightly colored, wanderers, requiring little maintenance. Vincas are our color savior here in the Valley of the Sun, with bright, happy summer colors available in white, lavender, pink, dark pink, and red. Vinca Minor/Vinca Major are just a little different—a perennial periwinkles a groundcover and low to…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Cheers Singles Group—Join Us!
Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 198 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Cottonwood Lake—Our Backyard Fishery
Lorin Hicks, Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club Member Many Sun Lakes residents live, bike, and walk around the five Cottonwood Country Club lakes and are unaware that the five lakes support thriving fish populations. I recently met with Steve Hardesty, Cottonwood Palo Verde (CWPV) General Manager, and Scott Anderson, CWPV Golf Course and Common Area…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Just Call Me Mister Lucky!
This Member Spotlight article highlights a longtime silversmithing pro, Don Hodge! In fact, Don really is a lucky guy, and he even wears a Lucky brand t-shirt. Born and raised right here in Phoenix, Don just turned 82 last month. He graduated from West Phoenix High School, and Don’s lucky streak continued when he decided…
Front Page, July 2023
Reflecting on Juneteenth and Preparing for July 4th: Celebrating Freedom and Unity
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In the tapestry of my life, I embrace multiple captivating roles. I am not only a pastor, but also a devoted doctoral student in pursuit of knowledge. Moreover, I proudly serve as an Air Force Reserve Chaplain, donning the uniform to safeguard the cherished freedom…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Italian-American Club Update
Steve Ambroso, President, SLIAC Ciao a tutti! (Hello to everyone!) Do you like Italian culture, history, and food? Then come and join us on Thursday, Oct. 5, for the Sun Lakes Italian-American Club (SLIAC) dinner/meeting at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. Doors open at 5 p.m. for cash bar and registration. Dinner is at 6…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Bridge Scores
Monday Afternoon Social Partnership Bridge 5/15. 1st Maureen Howell and Valda Wiggers, 2nd Dick and Donna Briner, 3rd Bernie Ross and Gerry Smith; Slam: Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish 5/22. 1st Brenda Costa and Sally Culbertson, 2nd Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 3rd Bernie Ross and Gerry Smith 5/29. 1st Maureen Howell and Valda Wiggers,…