Jacqueline M. Ruffino After nearly eight years of sharing this little corner of the Splash with you, it is time for me to say goodbye. As I sat down to write this final column, I found myself thinking not about the many articles I’ve written, but about the peop;e who have read them. You have…
Category: September 2026
Clubs & Classes, September 2026
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group – September 2026
A New Peace Of Mind F. David Rolf Much of my writing all seems to rhyme In a cadence that’s easy to hear Many’s the time, these thoughts made us chuckle but a few of them brought us a tear Most of my thinking is not so profound but leans toward the light side of…
Religion, September 2026
Sun Lakes Women’s Bible Study
Dena Brinkman Hello Ladies, My name is Tina Schuler and this is my 10–year anniversary as a Women’s Bible Teacher! In honor of that, I am going to teach through a series I did in my very first year titled, “God is on the Move!” You’re invited to join me as we journey through Scripture…
September 2026, Front Page
2nd Annual Firefighters Food Fund Walk-A-Thon
Bill and Jeanne Becker Please join your fellow Sun Lakes friends and neighbors on Saturday morning Oct. 24, from 8 to 11 a.m.by participating in the second annual Firefighter Walk-A-Thon at the Oakwood Country Club. Join us for a fun-filled morning dedicated to showing our first responders how much we appreciate their professional and caring…
Features, September 2026
Brain Work
D. Williams When it is spring you can get out and walk, hike, bike, swim, and take long leisurely sniff walks in beautiful weather. We pay attention to our well-being and sometimes overlook those extra little exciting things for our “Kids.” For those that know Rover’s Rest Stop Kids they will tell you that we…
Clubs & Classes, September 2026
Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association: Spotlight on Members
Judy Sadkin, Show Chairperson This month, we will be introducing a few of our very talented authors! Meet Carole Schossow, Lorin Hicks, and Mike Konyu. Carole Schossow is from Iowa and writes inspirational poetry. She joined the Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association (SLACA) only one year ago. She started writing poems when she needed…
Clubs & Classes, September 2026
Apple Club News
Marilyn Conner Hello Apple Club Members, We are hopefully almost done with the hot Summer months, and look forward to resuming our classes next month. Some of our instructors will be traveling or have other commitments, for our upcoming season. We really need to be able to share our knowledge with each other and the…
Clubs & Classes, September 2026
Sun Lakes Ukulele Group Kicks Off Sunday, November 1
Nancy Harrison The Sun Lakes Ukulele Group, led by Cottonwood Palo Verde resident, Nancy Harrison, will kick off its twelfth season on Sunday, Nov. 1. We meet on the first and third Sundays of the month in the winter season in the Computer Learning Center Room 1 (the Phoenix Room). We learn songs, chords, strums,…
Sports, September 2026
Get in the Game with Live Ball!
Barb Jorgensen Big news! Live Ball! has officially arrived at Cottonwood Tennis Club, brought to you by Tony Simonelli. This fast-paced, high-energy game is just one of the many free perks included with your club membership. Looking for something a little lighter on the feet? Try Short Court Tennis! Whether you’re brand new to tennis,…
Generals, September 2026
Crystal Awards Honor Volunteerism
Candy Clark Do you know a dedicated volunteer, someone who devotes a great deal of time and energy to making Sun Lakes a better place in which to live? Consider nominating that person for a Crystal Award. Anyone may nominate a member who lives in Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood/Palo Verde, IronOaks, and Robson Reserve.…