Buddy Meola The Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association has partnered with San Tan Golf Carts to offer a putting contest every Friday through September. The contest is open to men and women from all the Sun Lakes communities. The contest starts on the Cottonwood golf course putting green at 4:45 p.m. There is a $5 entry…
Category: July 2024
Generals, July 2024
News from the Sky: Phoenix Sky Harbor Recognizes Leadership Through Sustainability
Future friendly America’s Friendliest Airport® recently launched the Green Business Partner Program, showcasing and recognizing airport businesses and partners that incorporate sustainability into their daily operations. Blanco Tacos & Tequila, Paradies Lagardère, and Southwest Airlines were among the first businesses to be certified and recognized for their achievements in environmental and social stewardship. These airport…
July 2024, Front Page
Desert Artists Enjoy Creating All Summer
Sue Sindelar Summer is in full heat, and sometimes even the birds want to run or fly away and hibernate, but not the members of the Desert Artists Club (DAC) of Sun Lakes. We meet all year, including summers. We invite any artist to join us each Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m., in…
July 2024, Sports
Sun Lakes Lady Putters
Susan Gottschalk Carol Wenger is a founding member of the Sun Lakes Lady Putters, which was established in 1997 with an original 35 members. And while Carol has served on various projects and committees, her favorites involved using her artistic and craft talents. As the longest-serving flight leader, Carol has led the Wednesday Lady Putters…
July 2024, Religion
Unity: Merging and Blending
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Spiritual Church. Our prayers are affirmative, and we use affirmations and positive thinking to bring more of God’s good into our lives. We follow the teachings of Jesus as well as other Spiritual Masters, and we know that God’s love and abundance is everywhere…
July 2024, Features
Thank You Friends
The Sun Lakes Women’s Association has a long history of service to the Sun Lakes communities. Over the past 50-plus years, this organization has donated over $1 million through its charitable efforts. The Women’s Association is an official 501(c)(3) and is operated by a board of directors headed up by President Becky Hodge. Fundraising activities…
July 2024, Generals
Veterans Coffee Hour
Veterans Coffee Hour is held every second Thursday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. at Valley of the Sun Memorial Cemetery located at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, in Chandler. Join us for coffee and donuts, share stories with fellow veterans, and learn about veteran services. Come join us for the camaraderie! Meeting…
Sports, July 2024
Oakwood Couples 9-Hole League
The Oakwood Couples 9-Hole League season came to an end in May with morning golf and a luncheon, which was attended by 44 golfers. Membership applications for the 2024-25 season will go out in August, and we will be reconvening our new season in November of 2024. Each year our league has a 50/50 raffle…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Looking for a Writer!
Kathy Norman Have you wanted to see your name in print? The Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club is looking for someone to write their monthly newsletter and a monthly article for the Splash describing the many activities the club provides. What is the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem and Silver Club? It is one…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
DAR Scholarships
Each year since 2010, the Gila Butte Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has given two or more Patriot Scholarships worth $1,000 each to female seniors planning to attend a community college. Recipients must have a 2.5 grade point average and carry a minimum 12 credits. Gila Butte works with counselors at…