September 2023

Too Hot for Hiking?

Warren Wasescha What a summer this has been. Hopefully, by the time you read this article, the Valley has cooled off a bit. If you were lucky enough to travel to cooler areas, I’m sure you took in some hiking. If you were here during the heat, I hope you stayed away from the trails…

Chordaires Prepare for the Fall Season

Linda Ryan From the Colorado mountains to the cornfields of Iowa and beyond, the Chordaires Show Chorus worked through the Internet this summer to prepare for the new season. With new officers, new members and singing assignments, and a new show to plan, there has been plenty to do. Our year runs from June 1…

Message from the President

Leonard Horst Hello friends and neighbors! Welcome to September and the beginning of fall in the desert. It’s already cooled off in many parts of the country while we continue to bake in the desert sun! Our maintenance and golf course teams have been deeply involved in several projects, and we trust you will be…

Jacquie’s Corner: Another Best Birthday Ever … Again

Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt May the coming year’s trip around the sun be the best ever. Each year as we grow older, and sometimes wiser and happier, we receive “Happy Birthday,” “Best Wishes,” “Have a Wonderful Day” from our family and friends. My mailbox is filled with beautiful cards with meaningful sentiments from those who remembered…

Science and Technology Group

Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool indoors and…

GriefShare at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church

Judy Wismar Claycomb, Associate Pastor Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is offering an eight-week program for Grief Recovery and Support starting Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Room 4 of the Education building, 9428 Riggs Road (just west of the Ed Robson Library). The 90-minute GriefShare gatherings include a 30-minute video presentation…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook Houzz is a comprehensive online resource for those working on renovating their home. They conducted their largest 12th annual national survey of over 46,000 homeowners who remodeled in 2022 or had plans for a remodel in 2023 to ascertain trends in home remodeling projects and design. Faced with shortages of housing stock and…

About Cheers Singles Group

Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 210 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club, games,…

Red Cross Blood Drive September 30

The Sun Lakes Posse will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The event will be in the meeting room, with plenty of space to comply with social distancing requirements. Here are the basic requirements to…