Pastor Mitch McDonald, Sun Lakes Community Church I recently had a conversation that brought the words of 2 Chronicles 15:7 to mind: “be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work.” I had the privilege of visiting with Dr. Marc Drake, Pastor of First Baptist Church Sun Lakes. During our…
August 2022
Generals, August 2022
Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank Thanks Sun Lakes
Ellen Engel The country is facing troubling times and we, as well as other countries, are facing rising inflation. Gas prices are over $5 a gallon. All of us have experienced grocery prices at an all-time high. Matthew’s Crossing has doubled the number of families it supports with food. Many of the people coming to…
Sports, August 2022
June CMGA Golf Results
Buddy Meola A two-day competition combining the monthly Ace of Aces Qualifier with the Summer Sizzler were played on June 4 and 11. Both days were individual play by flight. It was both a low net and low gross scoring format. Two low gross and low net players in each flight qualified for next year’s…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Singles Group Supper Club
Sylvia Lee Come one, come all to the Wednesday evening dinner club for singles. Starting in July, the group will meet on the first and third Wednesday at Cottonwood for dinner at 5 p.m., and the second and fourth Wednesday at Palo Verde at 4:30 p.m. It is a very nice group of people who…
Generals, August 2022
‘Sex Please, We’re Sixty’ Auditions Coming Up
Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s Jo Birlin is the director for the fall show, Sex Please, We’re Sixty, a comedy written by Michael and Susan Parker. Auditions will be held at 5 p.m. on Aug. 23 and again at 1 p.m. on Aug. 27. Both will be conducted in the Phoenix Room (formerly Room A-9) in…
Sports, August 2022
IronOaks Tennis Tip from Coach Kwong
At some point in time, you will be taking a trip somewhere (?), and that’s what you want to do is to take a trip (transition) on the tennis court. Starting from the backcourt as a server/receiver does not mean to place yourself there only. If one wants to be more successful in doubles play,…
Generals, August 2022
Fun Games to Play
Word Games Would you like to play a variety of word games? We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games! We play word games such as AmuseAmaze, Quiddler, Scattergories, Scrabble, etc. We play word games in Oakwood, Sun Lakes. Please send me an email to [email protected] with the days…
Sports, August 2022
Hits & Misses Bowling League
Pat Smith, Secretary/Treasurer It’s time to be thinking of something to do in the fall. How about bowling for fun and a chance to win some money? The Hits & Misses bowling league will start up Oct. 4, with a membership meeting on Sept. 27 to form teams, elect officers, and approve the league rules.…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Cheers Singles Club Activities
Cheers is a social club with a membership of 160 and growing. We are open to singles in Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Whether you are a year-round resident or visit us during the winter months, you are invited to become a part of the Cheers family. We offer many activities and programs,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Donate to Posse’s Medical Equipment Program
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Donate to Posse’s Medical Equipment Program The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Foundation donated a top-of-the-line Drive walker to the Sun Lakes Posse’s Medical Department. The Sun Lakes Posse Medical Department loans medical equipment to Sun Lakes residents at no charge. In addition, the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Foundation, in partnership with…