August 2017

IronOaks Tennis member wins USTA national

Denise Lott IronOaks Tennis Club member Jack Sanders secured a major victory with a first-place win at the United States Tennis Association’s National Tournament in Vancouver. This was part of USTA’s Grand Slam series of four open events — played on grass, clay, indoors and outdoors. The Vancouver section was played indoors. Jack and his…

Sun Lakes Writers’ Group

A Witchcraft Fourth of July Ruby Regina Witcraft My experience with fireworks was very limited as a child to watching my brother explode everything in sight. My mother’s prize roses, the door mat, the neighbor’s, cat if he could have caught it so I was happy with my sparklers. Daddy bought me 12 one day…

News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care, Inc.

We’re here! Are you? Eric Ehst, Executive Director It’s August. If you’re reading this, it’s a good bet that you’re one of the brave (foolhardy?) year-round residents here through the hot weather as well as the not-so-hot weather. Well, we at Neighbors Who Care are still here too. While many of the locals, including a…

PrimeTimers Bowling League

The Sun Lakes Prime Timers League is a senior 50+, non-sanctioned bowling league. The league will begin the season with a meeting on September 6 at 1:00 p.m. at AMF McRay Lanes, with three free games afterwards. The first day of bowling is September 13. Practice begins at 12:45 p.m. and games begin at 1:00…

Sometimes it is so difficult to say “thank you”

Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. In God’s Little Acre, a compilation of inspirational stories, there is one narrative that caught my eye because it speaks to the problems we have communicating with each other, and in turn with God. It is especially difficult when we have to say, “I’m sorry,” but I believe just as embarrassing…

Yesterday Once More

Yesterday Once More, the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s Rock ‘n’ Roll Variety Show and Dance Band, will be appearing at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino in their lounge for a free show on Wednesday, August 2, from noon until 4:00 p.m. You can sing along, dance and have a great time! Harrah’s Ak-Chin is located…

Edgar Cayce Study Group

Our Search for God study group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Room A-2 of Cottonwood Country Club. We explore the readings of Edgar Cayce who is recognized as the greatest psychic of the 20th century and the founder of holistic healing. We strive to be healthier, peaceful, and to be one with the…