Do you enjoy taking day trips but hate the hassle of driving to get to your destination? Do you enjoy the beauty of our state and would like to find a way to see the wonders of our state hassle-free, with other Sun Lakes residents who share your passion? The Day Trippers may be just…
Category: July 2024
July 2024, Generals
Spotlight on Advertiser: Gila River Resorts & Casinos Celebrates Anniversary!
Gila River Resorts & Casinos is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the opening of San Tan Mountain Casino in Chandler. As the first new build in a decade for the local gaming enterprise, the new property is nothing less than a showstopper. The new property features floor-to-ceiling windows, 33,000 square feet of gaming floor, 813…
July 2024, Religion
The Inhumanity of Humanity
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. There are no suitable words to determine how barbarism is an accepted form of protest. Societies were developed to enable people to act in a civilized manner so that we would be able to live together. While there are those who would disturb the balance of needs and wants with the…
July 2024, Sports
Coach Kwong’s Tennis Tip for July
Just like all vehicle drivers must obey the traffic lights to drive effectively, tennis players must visually section off the court using the same three-color scheme to play better tennis. Red Light: Back court behind or slightly in front of baseline area. Control aggressive hitting or being neutral where you are hitting. Medium to medium…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Card Makers Meet All Summer
The Card Makers of Sun Lakes will be meeting all summer long. We meet in the Arts & Crafts Room of Sun Lakes Country Club on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss what is new and exciting in the world of greeting cards. We are an advanced group of card artists who love…
July 2024, Generals
The Saguaro
Dannette Hunnel Last month we had the pleasure of seeing the saguaro cactus bloom. The saguaro is Arizona’s state wildflower. It stands as the worldwide symbol for our great State 48. Fun facts about our distinct Wild West symbol: • Saguaro translates to giant tree-like cactus. Its scientific name, Carnegiea Gigantea, came in honor of…
July 2024, Generals
Ed Robson Library Offers a Broad Range of Programs
Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July Events: Registration is required, and space…
July 2024, Features
Chess Anyone?
Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…
July 2024, Front Page
The Foundation Donates Again to the HeARTsy Program at Robson Reserve
Jeanne Becker, Foundation Treasurer Due to a grant of $5,000 from The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation, the HeARTsy fine arts program will continue to be supported at Robson Reserve, offering fine art classes to at-risk populations, specifically seniors suffering from Parkingson’s, Alzheimer’s, and dementia. Studies have shown that many in these at-risk populations are…
July 2024, Generals
Queens Still Going Strong
The Valley of the Sun Chapter of the Red Hat Society Queens Council celebrated their 14th birthday at Stone & Barrel in Oakwood, Sun Lakes. Christina Budde and Ann Crabtree hosted the event.