Eric Ehst, Executive Director It’s that time of year again, back to school. This doesn’t usually create much excitement in Sun Lakes and surrounding communities like SunBird, Springfield, and Solera. We’re mostly older, without many school-aged kids. This year we want “back to school” to mean something good for the rest of us. Starting in…
They met in a high school English class. The year was 1941. This October 10, Stan and Anita Fagerstrom, residents of Oakwood for the past 11 years, will celebrate their 72nd Wedding Anniversary. The Fagerstroms actually have spent most of their wedded lives together in the Pacific Northwest. They moved here after having lived for…
Marcella Brown, Publicity Chairperson Our golf league continues unabated, as committed golfers brave the Arizona elements. The last summer league play date is Wednesday, September 16 at Sun Lakes golf course. As usual the cost for this 7:00 a.m. shotgun is $13. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board and lunch is to be…
Mary Van Deman, Oakwood Artist Recently, I was introduced to the concept of selling my art online via www.DailyPaintworks.com. The website was established several years ago by artist Carol Marine and her husband David, and has grown to include top notch artists from around the world as well as emerging artists. Carol was one of…
Ellen Engel In the two August collections of food and cash for the Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank in Chandler, our loyal volunteers collected from only two local organizations because of summer suspensions by some of our other regular contributors. The Sun Lakes Bridge Club contributed 52 pounds of food and $65 in cash, while the…
Karen Hall Our summer heat is definitely upon us! Our Water Aerobics class starts at 7:00 a.m. and runs Monday through Saturday. These hours will remain until further notice. Don’t hesitate to stop by the pool and check us out; or you may contact Barb Lubsen online at [email protected] or phone 480-699-9649.
Susan Plouzek is offering a colored pencil class for intermediate skill level artists. Previous “Beginning: students of Susan’s are welcome. Artists should have good working skills relating to how the colored pencil works for layering and burnishing and have a good knowledge of the color wheel. Bring colored pencils and drawing pads the first day…
Have you heard that Sun Lakes Oasis Bocce League is the place to be for 2015-2016? We have more fun than any group activity so that players jockey to register for their playing slots. Once you have registered, according to the guidelines below, you will only need to come and enjoy the fun. Since Ellen…
John Concannon IMGA recorded its first Ace of 2015 when Tom Wheaton scored his on the 13th hole using a Five Hybrid. Tom also scored an Ace last year at Oakwood. I hate when that happens, but, congratulations, Tom. It is a bit surprising that we have seen a drop off in the number of…
Camera Club begins new season in October Calling all photograph enthusiasts, photographers and lovers of all things photographic. The Sun Lakes Camera Club is about to start its new year this October. Come join in the adventure that is yours to create. Learn about taking great photos on your travel escapades. Whether it is down…