Category: August 2025

Rotary and Sew-N-Sews Collaborate

Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director, and Ann Diamond It was a “second childhood” experience as Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) Rotarians and Sew-N-Sews members met to assemble wardrobes for dolls to be donated to Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, an agency working with pediatric cancer patients in Phoenix. Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews locates and…

IronOaks Lady Breakers

Kim L. Hutchinson Have you played pool before and forgotten the rules? Has it been years since you played and you’re afraid you might embarrass yourself? Were you never that good but really enjoyed playing? Then IronOaks Lady Breakers might be just what you need. IronOaks Lady Breakers would like to invite you to stop…

In Passing – August 2025

Daniel Bogaard Daniel Dee Bogaard, age 75, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away on July 10, 2025. He was born in Orange City, Iowa, on June 14, 1950. Dan graduated from M-OC High School, attended Northwestern College, and received a B.A. degree from the University of Iowa. He was married to Betty Vanden Hull on…

What Does an Arizona Ranger Do?

Bill Boone, Arizona Ranger – Sun Lakes Company When most people hear the term Arizona Ranger, their minds might flash back to black-and-white Westerns or the storied lawmen of the Old West. But today’s Arizona Rangers are not just a page from history—we are a dedicated, all-volunteer law enforcement support and community service organization, proud…

Desert Threads News

Blanca Sanchez, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Hello Quilty Friends, We have been reading about vintage quilt blocks, such as the Kansas City Star in the past month’s article. Today, I’d like to share with you some more interesting and motivating inspiration about nostalgic vintage quilt patterns. In the link below, you’ll learn about…

Patriots Enjoy Pancakes at Independence Day Celebration

DD Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) executive board hosted its annual Independence Day tennis social and pancake breakfast on July 5, and this year, fireworks and bellies were bursting! Members enjoyed social play from 7:30 to 9 a.m., followed by a delicious breakfast buffet on the IronOaks Fitness Center patio. Club volunteers organized the…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation

The Twilight Shabbat service for August will be held on Aug. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Full services are conducted each month starting in September, except for July and August, on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For additional information or to have your questions answered about SLJC…

SLLGA Results

Nadine Stark May 6 No White Flags Flight 1: 1st Lynda Smith, 2nd (tie) Dori Winchester/Sandi Frantzen Flight 2: 1st (tie) Betty Ulrich/Wanda Chihak, 3rd Jan Fletcher Flight 3: 1st Linda Ryland, 2nd Cat Lajune, 3rd Betty Reagan May 13 Throw 6 Away Flight 1: 1st (tie) Judy Wegener/Mary Liepold, 3rd Brigette Charles Flight 2:…

Social Dance Lessons in Cottonwood

Edie Gilbertsen Group classes are on Wednesdays, Aug. 13 through Sept. 3. Line Dance classes are 9 to 9:45 a.m., West Coast Swing classes are 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., and Foxtrot classes are 7:15 to 8 p.m. Group classes are $30 for four weeks. There will be a maximum of 15 people and a minimum…