George Abernathy It’s always a joy to introduce a new member to fly fishing and help them navigate through the learning curve of fly fishing. God only knows how technical, confusing, and frustrating it can be without mentorship. I remember when I first got introduced to fly fishing in Colorado in 2004. My mentor, who…
For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Special Sun Lakes Travel Presentation Nov. 22, 2019, 2:00 p.m., Navajo Room Travel Professionals from Around the Corner to Around the World will be at Sun Lakes Country Club to conduct an educational and entertaining presentation featuring travel destinations and…
Jeanette Rajamaki We will meet in the Saguaro Room at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Cottonwood Country Club. There are no dues—just come for brochures, refreshments, and a fun hour of information. Megan Ziegler, business manager for Seabourn and Holland America, will be our speaker. This fall, we will focus on luxury…
Jan Davie Please circle Nov. 26 on your calendar. It’s Turkey Tuesday! This is the largest one-day turkey drive in Arizona and is dedicated to collecting frozen turkeys and monetary donations to help needy families and individuals throughout our community. This annual event at Sun Lakes involves a special partnership between Bashas’ and the Society…
Pastor Mitch McDonald Mike Swider has served as the football coach at Wheaton College for 24 years, now he is somewhat of a speaker similar to a football motivational speaker you could find for hire on different internet sites. Every year, he writes out a theme for the team to serve as motivation and encouragement.…
Did you get the mail today? Barbara Schwartz Did you take the walk to your mail box today? I did. But maybe I would have been better if I hadn’t. I got an ad from a dentist in the area. I got propaganda from a realtor. I got shoppers for all the grocery stores. I…
St. Steven’s Catholic Church parishioners in Sun Lakes volunteered at the AZ State Fair on opening day. The group served as guides/ushers/security at the small animal pavilion. Their accumulated hours, along with the subsequent work of other Knights and Guild members during the fair, will be monetized and applied to the rent of the Coliseum…
Allan Levy I am trying to get together a group for video games. I have a PS2 and PS4, and a PC. This would be fun and noncompetitive, as our hand/eye coordination is not exactly fabulous. I enjoy flying and driving games myself, but all are welcome. Any PC or console gaming is welcome. Modern…
Linda K. Gercken We know just the place where there will be thousands of homemade cookies, and the proceeds from your purchase will help people in need. It’s the annual Cookie Walk hosted by the Sun Lakes United Methodist Women (UMW)! This popular annual event will be on Saturday, Dec. 7, in Lindsay Hall, with doors…
Bob Hirt “Hi…? Bob…?” the fellow offered, almost quizzically, as he stepped out of his 1995 Honda Accord sedan at the edge of my driveway and sidled slowly over to me: “My name’s Jake Jenkins and I talked a couple days ago to your brother, Tommy, back East. He mentioned your name… said you lived…