November 2020

Dr. Saunders to Speak at AAUW Virtual Meeting

Barbara Stewart Dr. Bonnie F. Saunders, currently Interim President of the League of Women Voters of Arizona, will be our speaker at the Nov. 16 meeting of the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). AAUW meets via Zoom, gathering at 4:30 p.m., with the program at 5 p.m. The League provides…

Line Dancing with Judee

Judee Curtis Being in our own little bubble since March 14, i.e., going for essentials, no company, no traveling and very few take outs, has kept us isolated, but well. Some dancers have their own bubbles similar to ours. Others have “bubbles” with more activity and socialization. I’ve made a very sad and hard decision…

Attention IronOaks New Homeowners

You are eligible for a free round of golf for two, free week of fitness, free week of tennis, and BOGO meal at Stone & Barrel or Grill on the Green. All you have to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Group, c/o Howard Lundgren, at 480-369-2015 or email him at [email protected] to receive your new homeowners canvas…

27th Annual Rotary Charity Golf Tournament, Sunday, December 6

The 27th Annual Rotary Charity Golf Tournament, rescheduled to Sunday, Dec. 6, from the original date in March, has been reformatted to provide not just great golf, but important health and safety protocols. This important fundraising event, sponsored by Deeann Griebel Moors & Cabot Investments, includes: • A shotgun start at the Oakwood Country Club…

Neighbors Who Care Names Executive Director

Neighbors Who Care announced Sheryl Keeme has been named executive director of the nonprofit devoted to inspiring a robust network of volunteers who respond to the ever-changing needs of our aging community, helping them live at home with pride, dignity, and independence. Keeme served as a volunteer helping with the Neighbors Who Care Fall Fair…

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Unit 36C Luminaria Walk Update Steve and Robyn Moody, Chairmen Due to COVID-19 and Governor Ducey’s guidelines, the annual Luminaria Walk/Food Donation Steering Committee has developed an alternate plan. This plan will enable our community to enjoy the holiday season around Diamond Lake, and to keep it as safe as possible for everyone. The homeowners…

The Foundation Seeks Grant Requests

Richard Hawkes The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation is open for business. This is a time unparalleled in the lives of most everyone in the greater Sun Lakes area. Our lives have changed, and the lifestyle we all enjoyed has gone silent. Entertainment has stopped, and many clubs and organizations have had to halt all activities.…

Neighbors Who Care Earns Arizona Designation as Qualified Charitable Organization for 2020

Neighbors Who Care, for the first time ever, has been approved as a Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO) with the State of Arizona. As with many nonprofits, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused diminished contributions and volunteers. The new designation allows Arizonans to direct Arizona tax dollars to qualified nonprofits serving Arizonans, while receiving a dollar-for-dollar tax…

CMGA September Event Results

Buddy Meola On Sept. 5, the monthly Ace of Aces qualifier was played. The qualifiers will play the Ace of Aces tournament in early 2021. First Flight: Low Gross Ed New, Low Net Larry Frink; Second Flight: Low Gross Keith Peterson, Low Net Dan Paxton; Third Flight: Low Gross Duane Payton, Low Net Charlie Gilligan;…

Men’s Niners September Golf Results

Jim Wegman, Publicity No doubt about it, summer is leaving Sun Lakes. The temperatures are moderating, the mornings and evenings are cooler, and the days are shorter. We are also entering the overseed period for our golf courses. And speaking of our courses, we can all help make them a better golf experience. I am…