Kim Kubsch Why invest $5 for either a Better Balance or Easy & Gentle Tai Chi-Qigong class? Because every second, a senior in the U.S. falls. Or because one in four seniors in the U.S. falls every year. Or because 95% of all falls result in a hip fracture. Enough dangerous statistics – attend one…
Category: August 2019
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Line Dancing with Judee
If you are new and haven’t registered for classes restarting on Monday, September 9, in the SunBird Ballroom, now is the time! Summer’s almost over! However, we all know that statement is probably two months too soon! The blessing is we dance on the biggest dance floor in the area with A/C keeping us…
Sports, August 2019
Softball player profile: Tom Bersano
Larry Wolfe “If the game involved a ball, I could play it,” says Tom Bersano. “My whole life has been devoted to sports and competition.” From his high school days in Lockport, Illinois, where he was a three-sport star at Lockport High, to today, Tom has been a “sports nut.” Although he was born in…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Dog days of August
Ann Posiviata I hope this finds all members staying cool so far this summer. Whether traveling north to the higher altitude of Flagstaff or attending our fabulous workshop at the Grand Canyon, you are always looking for ways to learn more about taking pictures. So, what better way than joining our Sun Lakes Camera Club…
Sports, August 2019
IronOaks Tennis social play
During the summer months, come join Coach Kwong every Sunday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. for his weekly tennis social play. Balls are provided, and the cost is $5. This social is open to all in the Sun Lakes community for members as well non-members and is not a drop-in but, rather, the player…
Generals, August 2019
Meet your Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse
Ken Hinatsu has been a volunteer with the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse since 2012. He was born in Tokyo, Japan, and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. Ken has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia and currently works full-time as an Airline Revenue Manager. Ken’s primary duties include patrolling the…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Computer Booters resume in September
Allan Levy, Technical Director Computer Booters will see you in September. At 6:00 p.m., we have cookies and coffee. At 6:00 p.m., our technical director Allan Levy runs a free one-on-one computer clinic. Come and get your computer questions answered. Meetings are from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Country Club’s Navajo…
Sports, August 2019
Niners June golf results
Jim Wegman, Publicity League members voted recently on some changes to our Constitution and By-Laws, and Secretary Bruce Henderson is currently working on a new version of the C&BLs. Thanks, Bruce. Hey, let’s welcome new members Ed Werner and Jim Lankford, sponsored by Lloyd Schaeffer. Welcome, guys, and good work, Lloyd. Winners 6/6/19 Fewest…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club “Lion of the Year” elected president
It was a good meeting for Rich Iovino, as he was named “Lion of the Year” by the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club, and later on accepted the ceremonial gavel from outgoing SLBLC President Brian Curry, as he succeeded him as president of the club. “Rich and I were both Lions back in New York,…
Sports, August 2019
Ironwood Lady Niners on the go
Vicki Mendenhall and Beth Zdeblick Throughout the golf season, many of the Lady Niners take advantage of the various invitationals held in the Phoenix area. This past March 6, 2019, six ladies went to the Apache Wells Invitational in Mesa. With Diamonds and Denim as the theme, these ladies fit right in with their bling…