Category: Generals

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Arizona Rails – Verde Canyon and Grand Canyon Sept. 9-10, 2021 Price: $560 pp/double; $670 pp/single Ride Arizona’s premier railroads, the Verde Canyon Railroad and the Grand Canyon Railway. Additional highlights include the Grand Canyon and the Copper Art…

Crystal Awards Are Back

Sandy Applegate Due to the pandemic, the Crystal Awards were suspended last year. Now that we are back to near normal, it is once again time to consider whom you want to nominate for a Crystal Award. The Crystal Awards honor outstanding volunteers in Sun Lakes. We have numerous volunteers working tirelessly to make Sun…

AFMA Class Schedule

The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority 2021-22 Public Education Schedule is as follows: Monday, Oct. 18, 9 to 10:30 a.m., What Is AFMA and What Services Are Available? Monday, Nov. 15, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Safe for the Holidays Monday, Dec. 13, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Fall Injury/Exercise Techniques for Active Adults Monday, Jan. 10,…

October Sun Lakes Spalsh Editorial Reminder

Elizabeth Maddox, Editorial Assistant Hello Sun Lakes submitters! Remember—when the 12th falls on a weekend, the editorial deadline is by 4 p.m. the Friday before. This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the October issue is Friday, Sept. 10, by 4 p.m. Please send your submissions on time and early, if possible!

Pour Your ‘Art’ Out for a Cause

Joan Marlow If you’ve always wanted to experience acrylic pour painting (sometimes called “dirty pour” painting) or have no idea what this is but you’re intrigued, gather your friends together and join us on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Clarendale of Chandler, 5900 S. Gilbert Road, Chandler, AZ 85249. While you’re…

The Monumental Feet of a Caregiver

Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner Oh, how beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him, or her, who brings good news! And the good news is, “I love you, and I will be here for you.” I remember saying these words to my mama when she was no longer able to be alone. It was…

Ticket to Ride

Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in playing a very fun board game called Ticket to Ride, please email me and leave a phone number so I am able to call and talk with you. It is easy to learn. Come try it and see how you like it! Contact me at [email protected]. Please, non-smokers…

We Need You!

D. Williams Rover’s Rest Stop Kids thank you from the bottom of their hearts for all you do to help them on their journey to a new, loving forever home. They admit that the road is sometimes bumpy, but with your lending a helping hand, they know they are safe. Rescues have been struggling through…

Ranger Profile: Tyler Hickam

Michael Berry Newly-sworn Ranger Tyler Hickam joined the Sun Lakes Rangers after serving four years with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Posse. Tyler has a passion for law enforcement and believes what Winston Churchill so eloquently stated, “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” Tyler is…

Friends of the Library Bookstore

Susan Bliss The reopening of the Sun Lakes Friends of the Library bookstore in the Robson Library has been such a big success that we need more books! Our greatest need is paperback fiction, but we also accept certain non-fiction categories, such as history, biography, self-help, religion, cookbooks, and health. Due to customer requests, we…