Category: October 2025

Welcome to the Fun Lakers’ Fall Events

Jacque Texeira The Fun Lakers Social Club has a new enthusiastic board of directors led by John Adam, president. He and his new crew want to invite all the residents of the Sun Lakes communities to join in on the fun. Go to www.funlakers.org to learn more about the club and how to become a…

New Pickleball League Launches in October!

Rod Badgley, VP, Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood Pickleball fever is set to sweep the town this fall as a brand-new community league launches on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Presented by the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC), with eight spirited teams: the Roadrunners, Bulldogs, Huskies, Sun Devils, Buckeyes, Coyotes, Hawks, and Jackrabbits, the league promises…

Tribalism or Religion

Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ We live in a time when people draw lines quickly. They sort, group, and divide one another by politics, culture, or even sports teams. Tribalism has always existed. People instinctively gather with those who look, think, and act like them. At its best, tribalism…

Sun Lakes Women’s Association News

Our organization is always looking for help and would be thrilled if anyone would come forward and lend a helping hand. We welcome new members anytime to bring new ideas and new crafts. Men are always invited as volunteers to help the ladies get our Bazaar and fundraising activities off the ground. Here are a…

Sun Lakes Community Theatre – October 2025

Great Way to Ease Into Acting Have you ever thought you might like to try your hand at acting but were afraid to audition for a role in a play? Well, here is the perfect opportunity to get a feel for entertaining without the stress of too much character analysis, lots of lines, tons of…

Palo Verde Ladies Golf

Susan Lamb Palo Verde Ladies are looking forward to the return of the fall season beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 28. After waiting three weeks for the overseeding to end, we’ll be driving on those cart paths until the course looks perfect! Sign up for the annual meeting and lunch in the Ladies restroom. It will…

Niners August Results

Jim Wegman, Publicity Holy cow! August is gone already, and there is talk of the overseeding period coming up. You know, when the courses are undergoing the big work, conditions are sometimes difficult. This year the bunkers will be less of a problem. The Bunker Project here in Oakwood is nearing completion. So, a tip…

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Winner

Lisa Sherburne Nithilia Swamy, a recent graduate at Hamilton High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter DD of Sun Lakes, Ariz. The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide scholarships for exceptional women in their final year…

News from IronOaks – October 2025

A Message from the President Pat Horning, IronOaks President It’s 2026 Budget Planning Season at IronOaks Budget season is one of the most important times of the year at IronOaks. Developing a thoughtful budget allows us to plan for the year ahead, operate efficiently, and prioritize key capital improvements that enhance our community lifestyle. This…