The IronOaks Breakers Pool League is happy to welcome back our winter visitors with a tournament. Sign-ups for the tournament will begin on Oct. 14, and play will begin on Nov. 1, with playoffs for the championship taking place during the week of Dec. 2. Hopefully, by then, our four state-of-the-art Olhausen tables will have…
Category: October 2024
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Aero Club Announces Speakers for 2024-25
Gary Vacin The Sun Lakes Aero Club has announced a slate of speakers for its gatherings for 2024-25. The events begin with camaraderie at 6:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. at Cottonwood Country Club. The Nov. 18, 2024, speaker will be historian Valerie Adams who will discuss the roles of the WASPs,…
October 2024, Religion
WOW! Women of His Word
Pam Wortman Attention all women of Sun Lakes! WOW! There is a new movement happening at First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL). Women of Sun Lakes, if you’re looking for a new, exciting, biblically-based Bible study, then you are in luck. FBCSL Women’s Ministry has created a new, exciting Bible study just for you. This…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sew-N-Sews Inspiration Abounds
Phyllis Prysock Our members are a talented, creative, and inspiring group. We are always very appreciative of the creations of other members, as each month we are treated to a display of projects in the Show and Tell portion of our monthly program. Recently, our Garment Gusto co-leader Kathy Libby showed us her jacket embellished…
October 2024, Sports
Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club at Sisk Park
Kathy Hoff, Publicist Registration is now open for the 2024-25 season! Please register online at our club’s website, www.sunlakesbocceclub.com. Individuals who are interested can complete a registration form and pay the $30 registration fee, which covers the cost for a two-person team for both the first and second sessions. Online registration will end on Oct.…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Threads Quilters Get ‘Sew-cial’ at Monthly Meetings
Jody Edwards As cooler weather and our winter residents begin to return, Desert Threads will also return to our regularly scheduled meetings. Our monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Lecture Hall of the Computer Learning Center at Cottonwood. Quilters and sewists of all skill levels are encouraged to…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Chess Anyone?
Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…
October 2024, Generals
Welcome Back
Our summer break is over! Please join us on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road. As in our monthly H.O.P.E. (Hearing Other People’s Experiences) meetings, we will host an open discussion and encourage you to share your hearing experiences and challenges during the…
October 2024, Religion
Reflections on Acceptance from a Member of Unity Church of Sun Lakes
Mark Wenz All people have moments when they wish their lives could be different than they are–perhaps because they perceive themselves as unlucky or mistreated and their lives as mundane or painful. However, is this desire to wish for an easier life helpful or harmful to one’s spirit? I looked for answers to this question…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Republican Club October 9 Meeting
The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Election Year Insights” with Mike Broomhead, KTAR 92.3 FM morning radio host, at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., in Sun Lakes. The public is invited! Please bring your neighbors…