October 2015

In Passing

Nancy Ann Aho Nancy Ann Aho, 74, of Sun Lakes, passed away Friday, August 28, after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family. Nancy was born May 26, 1941 in Hibbing, Minnesota. She graduated from the Crystal Falls (Michigan) High School in 1960. On July 18, 1964, Nancy married David “Mike” Aho.…

Ironwood Lady Niners summer players

Dedicated IWLN Summer Players: Left front, Ann Gavin, Linda Liberti, Denise Fleshner, Marcia Gaudioso, Joan Sloan and BJ Krause; left back, JoAnne Gaudioso, Susan Schaeffer, Judy Frink and Susan Meer. Not in photo: Rachel Enloe, Julie Collier and Clarisse Zornes

Nancy Davis We are coming to the end of our Sun Lakes summer and the end of summer play. It is 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning and our IWLN dedicated summer group of players are headed to the tee for a nine hole round to be followed by social time. There is a core group…

Sun Lakes Lady Putters

Susan Gottschalk Summer is over; it’s time to get back outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. The Sun Lakes Lady Putters are looking forward to the start of the 2014-15 season, our nineteenth year. This is a fun weekly event – and you don’t have to be a golfer to play nor commit to playing…

Chordaires do more than sing

The Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes knows how to have fun! When we are not singing we are enjoying each other’s company by playing cards together, going out to lunch or just sharing vacation stories and pictures of kids and grandkids. If you’d like to have fun like we do, join us as the…

DAR begins new season

DAR Membership Chair Betty Wells

Toni Bolling Lutter Gila Butte DAR kicked off its 2015-16 season by welcoming seven new members to the chapter. Gila Butte was founded in 2002 with 22 pioneering Daughters; today, the chapter is 112 strong with many prospective members in process. Members from around the Valley and the nation support DAR’s motto “God, Home and…

Conservation Corner

Conserve health – sugar alert Pauline Lee Did you know that the average American consumes 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day? This amount is equivalent to 350 calories and it adds up to over 70 pounds of sugar a year. Amazingly most people aren’t even aware of it. While we do sometimes add sugar…

Trips and Tours

Arizona Fall Foliage October 9, 2015; $99 per person When considering a fall foliage destination, Arizona does not usually come to mind; however, for those with a day to spare and an adventurous spirit, Arizona’s fall foliage is waiting to be discovered. Spectacular scenery is revealed around every curve as living folios of turning leaves…

Ocotillo Women’s League community service news

Eric Ehst receives an $800 check from Ocotillo Women’s League Community Chairman Cheri Morgan.

JoDee Fritz The Ocotillo Women’s League Community Service had a very successful fashion show given by Chico’s at the April Luncheon at the Ballroom of Bernard’s. Members of the OWLs were our models and Community Service of the group made beautiful gift baskets to raffle to members and their guests. Community Service decided that this…

Water Aerobics

Karen Hall We have had a very warm summer this year but the morning temp has been awesome for water aerobics. Our Water Aerobics class begins at 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday and will remain that way until further notice. Please stop by the pool to check us out or you may phone Barb Lubsen…