It’s no secret, it gets really hot in the Sonoran desert during the summer months. Summer in Arizona’s East Valley means triple-digit temperatures that are dangerous—even deadly—for dogs and cats. As temperatures soar, pet owners need to take extra precautions to keep their furry companions safe. Understanding the risks and knowing how to prevent heat-related…
Category: September 2026
September 2026, Front Page
Over 90 Trout Landed
George Abernathy In July, the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club (SLFFC) was able to sponsor a second fly fishing trip for disabled veterans with Arizona Veterans Fly Fishing to Colorado. Bob Ludwig, a SLFFC member and I joined six veterans and their lead person for two days of exceptional fly fishing in Colorado. We spent…
September 2026, Features
Joyful Downsizing: More Time for Living: Why Every Senior Deserves a Joyful Living Navigator
Kim Kubsch There comes a time in life when the greatest luxury isn’t owning more things—it’s having fewer things to worry about. Many older adults have spent decades caring for others, building careers, paying bills, organizing schedules, and solving problems. Retirement is often imagined as a season of freedom. Yet for many seniors, the endless…
September 2026, Religion
What Life Is All About
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Another summer is ending. The extreme heat of this past summer will be recorded in the history books. Now it is time for all that has transpired to be reviewed as we reconcile the past with the present and as we anticipate the future. The experiences of the past season are…
September 2026, Sports
Attention Bowlers
Carol Biales The Prime Timers bowling league is gearing up for another season. We bowl on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. from September through March with a banquet in April. We are a non-sanctioned league. We welcome all newcomers who might be interested in bowling with a senior league for fun, exercise and competition. We bowl…
September 2026, Clubs & Classes
Bridge Scores
Fun Bridge Winners Sherry Dillard We meet on Wednesdays in the Arts and Crafts Room (second entrance) and welcome bridge players as regular weekly players and those who would prefer just to sub as needed. If you are interested, please contact Sherry Dillard at 704-216-1516. The July results are as follows: 7/1: 1st Rinta Mills, 2nd Ron…
September 2026, Generals
Rotary Club – September 2026
Save the Date Dr. Honora Norton In the sweltering heat of the summer, the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes is hot at planning its 2027 33rd Golf Tournament The event is the Club’s major philanthropic event that supports its education, veterans and community service programs and projects. Save the date—Sunday, March 7, 2027 at Sun…
September 2026, Generals
Neighbors Who Care – September 2026
Gather ’Round the Table: Neighbors Who Care Launches “The Lunch Bunch Group”! Robin Wilson Neighbors Who Care is thrilled to announce an exciting new service for our senior clients who are van approved: The Lunch Bunch Group! The idea first sparked during routine grocery trips, when a few of our dedicated van drivers noticed a…
Features, September 2026
Sun Lakes Resident Doing Great Work
Robert Osterhoudt, Karin Stone My husband, Kevin, and I have recently met a thoroughly remarkable person, a Sun Lakes resident, who has been doing profoundly meaningful and little recognized work in animal rescue and care for nearly 30 years. Cher Bivona and her husband, Tom, of Sun Lakes Country Club began this work on an…
September 2026, Clubs & Classes
Fun da Mental Bridge Classes Starting in Oct.
Bridge for True Beginner. Monday morning 9 to 11 a.m at A-7 Activity in Cottonwood. Five sessions, Oct. 12 to Nov. 9. $60 plus texts available from the instructor. An Introduction to the game of Bridge. Including opening bids and responses, as well as playing the hand. Pre-registration is required by Sept. 28 with a…