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…
Category: October 2025
Generals, October 2025
Welcome Back!
Come join the HLAA East Valley Chapter on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. We will host an open discussion on “How We Did on Our Summer Break.” Summer is a great time to get away and to travel to see family and friends. But as we…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Memory Café
Elaine Poker-Yount Join us for our Dementia caregiving summit, “Expert Tools to Manage Your Loved One’s New Reality While Creating Your Own Emotional Resiliency,” on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, Lindsay Hall, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The presentation…
October 2025, Generals
IronOaks Tennis Club and Sun Lakes HOA 3 Set to ‘Serve’ Up an Exciting Veterans Day Celebration
IronOaks Tennis Club and Sun Lakes HOA 3 are co-hosting a Veterans Day celebration at the IronOaks Tennis Club courts on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The event honors those who have served and showcases the Grand Canyon University men’s and women’s tennis teams, as well as the Sun Lakes community. Sponsored by Sun Lakes residents Tony…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Lions Club – October 2025
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Name Lion of the Year Brian Curry Sun Lakes Breakfast Lion Judy Brotherton, club secretary, was named this year’s Lion of the Year. Presenting her with her plaque was Sun Lakes Breakfast Lion’s Club President Jack Dreyer. Dreyer commented, “Judy has been a great club secretary as well as volunteering for…
October 2025, Generals
Sun Lakes Chorale Kicks Off 2025-26 Season
Yvonne Orlich Well, we met on Sept. 8 for our first fall rehearsal, and the excitement and energy were positive, and positively palpable! We started off with our usual registrations and music pick-up. Then at 1 p.m., the president welcomed us. The turnout for the first rehearsal was great, and we were pleased to welcome…
October 2025, Sports
Ironwood Lady Niners—Fall Is Here!
Bonnie Hoewing After a long, warm summer, the Ironwood Lady Niners (IWLN) are ready to get back on the links. We had a summer group of ladies who persevered through the hot weather and are looking forward to getting back to cooler days this fall to enjoy some golf. We had a group of summer…
Features, October 2025
Enjoy for Years to Come
Dannette Hunnel October still tends to be quite hot for most flowers. Many of us are anxious to get started with some planting, making our community yards the beautiful, colorful works of art for which our area is known. Now is a good time to start succulents so they can establish themselves and get rooted…
October 2025, Generals
Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation Firefighter Walk-A-Thon
Charlene Petragallo Perfect for Sun Lakes: a Walk-A-Thon where you do not need to walk in order to participate. Whether you are out of town or unable to physically do the walk, you can register as a “Walker in Spirit.” Our firefighters and EMTs show up for us, now it’s our turn to show up…
October 2025, Front Page
SLCT’s Fall Production of ‘Drinking Habits’ on Tap
What happens when you mix accusations, mistaken identities, and romances? The result is a laugh-out-loud farce written by Tom Smith entitled Drinking Habits. The mystery, merriment, and fun begin with two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing Convent who have been religiously tending their vineyard. Rumors of a spy being sent by Rome with…