David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will continue to learn from two professional Hall-of-Fame players, Alex Hamner and Jennifer Lucore. (Quotes are paraphrased for brevity. Buy Ms. Littlewood’s book to get the whole story!) Unforced errors happen! Nobody means to hit an unforced…
Category: October 2023
Generals, October 2023
The ImproVables’ Frightening New Show
The ImproVables, Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s comedy improv troupe, will be scaring up some laughs at their Second Annual Halloween Show in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club, on Monday, Oct. 30. Crowds love The ImproVables, and the shows are always sell-outs. Audiences offer suggestions for many of the games that are played by…
Generals, October 2023
Posse Warns About Increase of Financial Fraud Scams
Stephen Brown, Field Training Officer, Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Online scams are on the rise throughout the United States and in Arizona. Are you doing what you need to protect yourself, your family, and your money? Sadly, individuals over the age of 60 are some of the first targets for scammers, and according to the…
Clubs & Classes, October 2023
Hurry Up, the Snowbirds Will Be Coming Back Soon!
Yes, your best chance of getting the exact class you want is right now! The Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club will feature 19 separate classes in the upcoming 2023-24 season. Join our nearly 200 current members, get creative, make new friends, and have fun with one of the largest clubs in Sun Lakes.…
October 2023, Front Page
Sign Up for Bocce Now!
Registration for the 2023-24 season started on Sept. 1 and will continue until Oct. 22 at our club’s website, www.sunlakesbocceclub.com. Those interested can complete a registration form and pay the $25 registration fee online, which covers the cost for a two-person team for both the first and second sessions. Any individual who needs assistance in…
October 2023, Generals
California Condors in Danger
Gwen Grace The California Condors, currently on the endangered species list, are affected by the grave threat from H5N1, avian influenza, which could lead to their extinction. There are only about 561 in total population at all sites. Although magnificent and not pretty, these birds are important to the environment. Recently, the Desert Rivers Audubon…
Generals, October 2023
Want to Recycle Electronics?
Come to the Electronics Recycling event at the Sun Lakes Phase 1 parking lot, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., on Friday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon. Sorry, no early drop-offs. This event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes and is assisted by Sun Lakes Computer Booters, partnering with AZStRUT (Arizona…
October 2023, Uncategorized
Sun Lakes Chorale 2023-24 Season
Yvonne Orlich By the time this edition is sent out, the Sun Lakes Chorale will already have been back from our summer break (wish we would get a break from the heat) and digging in to get ready for our annual Holiday Concert. We will be rehearsing weekly to put together another memorable concert full of…
Clubs & Classes, October 2023
Bridge Results – October 2023
Cottonwood Ladies Bridge 8/10. 1st Janelle Gibson, 2nd Joan Phelan, 3rd Diane Wine; Hostess: Karen Harnish 8/17. 1st Patti Potter, 2nd Joan Phelan, 3rd Janelle Gibson 8/24. 1st Mary Evans, 2nd Patti Potter, 3rd Sally Culbertson 8/31. 1st Janelle Gibson, 2nd Maurine Howell, 3rd Mary Evans; Hostess: Judy Ligas 9/07. 1st Karen Harnish, 2nd Maurine…
Sports, October 2023
SLLGA Results
Judy Wegener The ladies are still sweating it up this long summer, hence our annual Sweat Hog Outing on Aug. 8. Everyone who participated was a winner. Lunch on the patio was enjoyed at the Oasis pool. 8/1/23 15 of 18 Flight 1: 1st Judy Bray, 2nd Nadine Stark, 3rd Penny Nowicki Flight 2: 1st…