Category: October 2022

You Can Support Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Service Projects

Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) has many ongoing community service projects that you can support, such as: * Got shoes? Sneakers are being collected for domestic violence families. * Got plastic bottle caps? Plastic bottle caps are being collected and recycled into building materials that are sold to benefit children…

In Passing

Robert F. Cooper Robert F. Cooper of Sun Lakes, Ariz., formerly of Pittsford, N.Y., passed away at age 86 on May 16, 2022, in the care of his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann; his daughter Karin Cooper (David) Rompalo; his son Todd Cooper (and Gina Moussa); step-grandson John…

Looking for New Recruits

Larry Wolfe The Fall Sessions of our Sun Lakes Senior Softball program will get underway in late October, but it’s not too late to join our association and participate in the upcoming season. We are currently practicing at Snedigar Field on Alma School Road while the Field of Dreams outfield grass is being overseeded. Come…

A.A.A.S.L. Game Night

John Appling Join us every second Saturday of each month. We play a variety of board and card games, such as Mexican Train, dominoes, and Bid Whist. We ask everyone to bring their favorite game and snacks. There is always a lot of food and fun on Game Night. Games are played from 5 to…

Games, Games, Games

Sue Sargis Ladies, come join us for a fun night out playing games at the Poolside building on Wednesday and Friday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. We play a variety of card and board games. Bring your favorite game or join us to play our games. We are a lighthearted, fun group who like…

Meet Chordaires’ Libby Bender

Linda Ryan Libby Bender is at the heart of Chordaires. A member since 2015, the group created a new role for her in 2017, as assistant director. She is the liaison between the chorus and the director and much more. As both a member of Chordaires and a lifelong musician, she facilitates communication between the chorus…

Coach Kwong’s Tennis Tip

In sports, we generally measure success from the performance of winning and losing. One of the best lessons you will receive is coming up short (losing!). If someone is a good loser, they will accept their loss without complaining, as well as add compliment to their opponent’s play. If someone is a bad loser, they…

MADD Honors Rangers

Michael Berry Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently presented the Honoring Heroes Award at its 33rd annual event to Arizona Ranger R. Evans. East Valley Company Captain Gordon Johnson states that Evans is “humble, prepared, and always willing to help. He capably represents what all Arizona Rangers stand for and is greatly deserving of this award.”…

Volunteerism Is Honored by the Crystal Awards

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. Nomination forms will be available Oct. 17 at each of the three HOA reception desks, and are online at each HOA’s…

Sun Lakers Greet Republican Candidates

Karen Lambourne A full house was present at the Oakwood home of Morris Johnson to hear from Kurt Rohrs and Charlotte Golla, running for the Board of Directors of Chandler School District. The candidates spoke with passion and commitment about parent rights to see the curriculum and possible changes due to the “Equity and Inclusion”…