Carol Biales The Prime Timers Bowling League is gearing up for another fun season. We will begin the season with a meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, where teams will be formed, and bowling will start at 1 p.m. This non-sanctioned league lasts for 26 weeks, ending with a banquet in April. We…
August 2021
Religion, August 2021
The One in Charge of the Weather (and Everything Else)
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes As I write these words in the middle of June, we are under an excessive heat warning, with the temperature possibly reaching 118 degrees before the week is over. And it’s not even the first day of summer yet! By the time you read this,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
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…
Features, August 2021
Let Joyful Downsizing Simplify Your Life
Kim Kubsch “Medication & Supplement Organization” is eleventh in a series of articles featuring techniques for decluttering your home—one room at a time. As owner of Joyful DOWNSIZING and a Sun Lakes resident, I am passionate about helping boomers and seniors declutter to simplify their lives, organize remaining items, downsize unwanted stuff, and be ready…
Features, August 2021
In Passing
Claton “Kirk” Gratopp Kirk Gratopp was born March 3, 1944, and passed away June 13, 2021. He had Lewy body dementia and suffered a fall that led to pneumonia. He died peacefully at home. Kirk was born in Wichita, Kan., where he lived with his wife Pat until moving to Sun Lakes, Ariz. He is survived…
Sports, August 2021
Oakwood Lady Niners Golf League
Reggie Wegman Any lady golfer interested in trying our league, please write to me at [email protected]. I will be glad to have you play along with us. Everyone is invited—Sun Lakes residents and other areas. The sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in the league room. Please do not remove a name for any…
Religion, August 2021
Faith Takes Courage
Sr. Pastor Marvin Arnpriester Steven Charleston has written the following, which I believe speaks to the present realities we are living in and through: Faith is a risk that keeps testing us. Do we believe good will overcome evil? Do we believe healing can happen? Do we believe people can change? Do we believe we…
Features, August 2021
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook What is popular in bathroom remodeling in 2021 will most likely still be in demand when it is time to sell later, giving one a competitive edge in being able to list at a higher price. It is good to know what the must-haves are to make sure yours isn’t missing out. Houzz.com…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
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…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
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…