Clubs & Classes

SunBird Singers Fall Schedule

Jim McCutcheon The SunBird Singers and Ringers plan to present their annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 8 and 9. The first rehearsal is planned for Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. in the SunBird ballroom. It seems things are finally moving in the direction of being able to perform this year. We certainly hope so! Whether…

Tips from Our Tennis Pro Kwong Young

Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional Before a pitcher pitches, before a golfer swings, or a bowler releases the ball, all of these athletes perform one major thing. They all look at their intended target. The same goes for tennis. Before the server serves, they look at their opponent as well as the service box to…

Korean War Veterans

Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson It’s been a long, hot summer, being tied down with the many restrictions required because of the current virus situation, the heat, and a variety of other things. Our club activities typically do relax during the summer months, but we never, never are totally closed down. In the event of…

Card Making Class

Linda Smart Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. The class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one of multiple class sessions which will begin at 9:30 a.m. Also,…

Desert Navy Update

Richard Volpe As we settle into the summer months and start to think a little bit about the monsoon season soon to be upon us, we still have a lot to be thankful for. As each day passes by, it’s a pleasure to see that things continue to flow in a positive direction, and hopefully…

Sun Lakes Writers’ Group

Hello Karen Woodward H Happy to see you and have a great day. E End your greeting with a smile. L Lots of people do not return the greeting if they don’t know you. L Laugh to yourself when this occurs it’s not personal. O Oftentimes these people may have many pressing things on their minds. A Friend A Allows me…

DAR Spotlight: Member Lesley Baran

Deborah Goodacre In recent articles I have written about the origins of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and about our country’s history. This month I would like to feature Lesley Baran of our Gila Butte chapter, who has been a member of the DAR for more than 30 years. However, Lesley’s husband Bill…

Returning Soon

Harry Huckemeyer Unbelievably, it’s approaching that time of the year again. Although the Short Line Model Railroad Club typically closes down for the summer months, it’s the time for planning out our agenda for the second half of 2021. The coronavirus has put a damper on many of the activities in the area over the…

Sun Lakes Lions Club

Award Presentations Lion John Peterson On Monday, June 21, the Sun Lakes Lions Club awarded six organizations in our community for their outstanding work: * American Legion Post #35, Commander Charlie Lang and Past Commander Jeff Varga accepted * Arizona Fire and Medical Authority * AZCEND,  Lara Gibson accepted * Neighbors Who Care,  Nancy Meiner…