Judy Fink Another summer has come and gone! Are you thinking about relaxing with a book, movie, or CD? Shopping at the Friends Bookshop, located in the southeast corner of the Robson Library, is a fun way to do so. Look for the blue banner. Come and check us out! Look for your favorite author…
Category: October 2025
October 2025, Generals
Please Say No!
D. Williams Walking weather is back again, and Rover’s Kids cringe every time they see a cousin on a retractable leash: a length of thin cord wound around a spring-loaded device housed inside a plastic handle, which is designed to fit comfortably in a human hand with a button on the handle that controls how…
Religion, October 2025
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Murray Siegel The Kol Nidre service will be held on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. Yom Kippur services will begin at 10 a.m. on Oct. 2. All services will be at the Sun Lakes Chapel. In October, Sukkot will be celebrated. For complete information, go to sljc.org. Full services are conducted each month starting in…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Rotary Club – October 2025
Members Greet Its Global Grant Awardee Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) Rotarians Rowin Floth and Peter Meade welcomed Kenneth Ryan Gentry to a recent RCSL meeting. Ryan earned a $75,000 RI Global Scholarship grant. Through a request from RCSL, Sun Lakes Foundation 2000 provided $5,000 in global…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cheers Trip Opportunities: Cheers members have been actively traveling this summer, with most of their travels taking them to visit family and friends. As a result, attendance at our Thursday afternoon Social has declined from the usual 60 to 70 attendees. We have a number of members traveling to Colorado, Washington, and Oregon, while others…
October 2025, Sports
Serendipity: A Gift from God or Mere Coincidence?
Mark Wenz The Oxford English Dictionary defines “serendipity” as “the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.” But are such events the result of more than mere chance? Can serendipity be understood within a spiritual framework? Have certain meaningful events in your life felt “meant to be”? Certainly, in…
October 2025, Generals
Helpful Hints from Your Arizona Rangers: Scam-Smart Sun Lakes
Past Splash pieces have covered who we are and what we do. This month we’re sharing straight-up, clip-worthy tips you can use and pass along to neighbors. The Top 5 Most Common Scams 1) “Imposter” calls/texts Someone claims to be from your bank, utility, Medicare, a delivery service, or even a grandchild in trouble. What…
October 2025, Sports
Sun Lakes Lady Putters News
Susan Gottschalk Look for us at our table at the Community Open Houses on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Cottonwood and/or Saturday, Oct. 11, at Sun Lakes Country Club. We look forward to meeting you! Joining the Sun Lakes Lady Putters is a great opportunity to renew friendships and make new friends and enjoy great exercise…
October 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: What to Look for in a Paddle
David Zapatka Reader Ann Howard writes, “Hi David, been reading your column in Robson Ranch Views. I’m a 3.5 player, in my 70s, and got a new paddle almost three years ago. I play regularly two to three times per week. I have been making more mistakes than usual and wondering if it’s me, the paddle,…
October 2025, Features
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook October is National Kitchen & Bath Month. What is popular in kitchen remodeling? According to the annual U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends survey, 42% of homeowners wanted a better kitchen layout and larger islands and are spending more to get the kitchen of their dreams. The most popular design style is Traditional, with four…