David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will now learn from two professional Hall of Fame players Ms. Littlewood quotes in her book regarding doubles strategies. Alex Hamner and Jennifer Lucore were the national women’s doubles champions in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014,…
September 2023
Generals, September 2023
Protect Your Small Pets from Coyotes and Other Predators
D. Rovers Living in Arizona has many perks—beautiful weather, amazing views, and wonderful people. Living the desert life does, however, have certain risks, and desert pet dangers are very real. If you are a pet owner new to the desert southwest, you need to know about the animals that pose a risk to your pets…
September 2023, Religion
The Meaning of Faith
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. There have been many natural disasters in the world. In our lifetime we have witnessed earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, fires—on and on—the list is endless. And we have heard priests and ministers and rabbis explain these catastrophes as some punishment from God for all the evil that has occurred. Human beings, then as…
Generals, September 2023
Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information
Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors who are trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), and ALTCS…
Generals, September 2023
Sun City Stomperz
Helen Daley The Sun City Stomperz started the band in 2005 and are still going strong. That should say something for the quality of the band. Their mission in 2005 was to spread the joy of Dixieland Jazz around the Sun City area, and they have done that and more for 18 years. The band…
Generals, September 2023
Ed Robson Library Offers a Broad Range of Programs
Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson. Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, in Sun Lakes, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. September Events: Registration is required, and space is…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Singles Group Activities
Cheers Trip Opportunities: Several of our members escaped the heat and enjoyed themselves at the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach, Calif. The combined art shows and evening presentations in which the actors recreate famous pieces of art is always interesting. Later this year, the very popular Albuquerque Balloon Festival on Oct. 12 to Oct. 15,…
Generals, September 2023
Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank and Reach Out Sun Lakes Help During Extended Heat
Jim Meagher Extraordinary circumstances create extraordinary problems and require development of creative programs that address these issues in a compassionate and effective manner. This is what Matthew’s Crossing’s leadership has been focused on to address the increased demand for services they have been providing and are experiencing this summer. An excellent example of the creative…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Fit and Fun Club
Karyl Garbow Fit and Fun is a positive health and wellness group that embraces a healthy lifestyle! Receive information about health and lifestyle issues as we take charge of our own health, lives, and attitudes together! We cover a new topic every Wednesday in Cottonwood Country Club Room A-7. The meeting is from 9:30 to…
Generals, September 2023
Sweet Life Café Opens at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
Cathy Smoot Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, located at 9248 E. Riggs Road, will resume Sweet Life Café on Thursday, Sept. 7, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 4 of the Education building. This will be a six-week video journey and book study of Philip Yancey’s book The Jesus I Never Knew and will expand…