Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 200 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
Category: October 2024
October 2024, Features
Word of the Month: Splendor
David Zapatka While enjoying Self-Culture in The Light of the Ancient Wisdom by I.K. Taimni, I read this sentence, “There are subtler worlds of progressively increasing splendor behind and inter-penetrating the physical world of which we are cognizant through our physical senses…” The word “splendor” has always resonated with me. It’s one of those words…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
It’s Finally Here
Marilyn Conner Summer is over, and not only great weather is on the way, but also lots of new info on our Apple devices. We have a number of exciting topics planned for our 2024-25 season. Watch each month for the upcoming topics in the Splash or go to our website, www.sunlakesappleclub.com, to see what’s…
October 2024, Generals
The Hot Beignets Makes Every Day Like Mardi Gras Day
Helen Daley The Hot Beignets band was named after those delicious New Orleans pastries doused in powdered sugar at the Café Du Monde by the big river and Jackson Square. Their music is focused on a New Orleans-style approach to the hot jazz of the 1920s and 1930s. Many of the band’s musicians attend the…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
October Means Thanksgiving and Halloween
The October meeting of the Sun Lakes Card Makers is planned for Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room of Sun Lakes Country Club. Our regular meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month in Sun Lakes Country Club. Often our members meet at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at…
October 2024, Generals
Announcing Auditions for a Unique Musical Comedy!
The play will be presented by a new group sponsored by Sun Lakes Jewish Community to provide entertainment and camaraderie: “LAFF”—Laughter And Friendship Forever! (Bringing Laughter and Friendship to Our Interfaith Community!) Auditions for the hysterically funny original musical comedy, The Family Tree, an interfaith production, will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 2…
October 2024, Sports
Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association
Judy Onken We have finally reached October! Yea, yea! The “hot” dog days of summer did the best they could to reign in the intrepid ladies who experience excruciating conditions to play. Amazon has made a veritable fortune supplying a variety of wares to make the 18-hole trek survivable. Rechargeable fans, golf cart shade covers,…
Religion, October 2024
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, a Reform Temple, is now accepting new members. For more information, please contact Susie at 480-580-1592.
October 2024, Features
News from the Sky: Art Abounds at America’s Friendliest Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport The three airports in the Phoenix Airport System—Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix Goodyear Airport, and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport—are not only transportation centers but culture hubs. Each airport showcases revolving art exhibitions and longstanding installations as extensions of the Phoenix Airport Museum. The Phoenix Airport Museum is unique in…
October 2024, Front Page
SLCT’s Fall Production of ‘Exit Laughing’ for Mature Audiences
Kate King-Turner Some adult content should be expected in the comedic, yet poignant, live theater production coming in November, which will entertain audiences from start to finish. The story revolves around Connie, Leona, and Millie, three members of a weekly bridge game mourning the loss of their fourth member, Mary. To honor Mary’s memory, Millie…