December 2014

A magical train ride

Gary Kanowsky doing magic for the kids on the train.

Sara Ruth Russow The Arizona for Children charity, along with Make a Wish, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Arise, sponsor a train ride for children in foster care and children who are very ill. The train goes from Glendale to an area just outside Wickenburg and back. This train consisted of cars donated by the Burlington…

Niners results

Jim Wegman, Publicity The weather is cooling off and the leaves are changing in many parts of the country. The pace of life here in IronOaks is beginning to move faster as we leave the summer heat behind. So, let’s all welcome back our winter golfers. Winners: 10/03. Fewest Putts – Sonoran: Flight A: Bruce…

Augsburg Centennial Singers

Mark and save this date, February 19, 2015, to attend the popular Augsburg Centennial Singers Concert. This 60-male-voice chorus will be performing one concert only at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. More details and ticket information will be coming in future issues of the Splash.

Other Card Results – December 2014

Tuesday Cribbage 10/07. 1st Eldon Drenthe 12-51, 2nd Barb Bade 10-39, 3rd Rudy Gestner 9-15; Low: Richard Lewin 4-122; 24 Hand: Bill Bade 10/14. 1st Carol Douglas 11-69, 2nd Milt Knutson 11-37, 3rd Richard Lewin 10-34; Low: Michael Roberts 3-71 10/21. 1st Patty Donahue 12-61, 2nd Barb Bade 10-73, 3rd Michael Roberts 10-58; Low: Neil…

East Valley Marines support JROTC cadets

The Marine Corps’ JROTC from Casa Grande at their 2014 drill completion.

Denise Lott East Valley Marines Detachment 1296 helps support the Vista Grande High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) in Casa Grande. They provide scholarships each year toward college expenses for a graduating cadet. They also help send young Marine cadets on an annual trip to Camp Pendleton for a first-hand look…

DAR genealogy workshop: A call to service

DAR Genealogy Library, Washington, D.C.

T oni Bolling Lutter Gila Butte DAR has announced a genealogy workshop scheduled for Sun Lakes in December. The workshop is entitled “How to Become a Member of DAR – The Genealogy and Application Process.” The workshop will be presented by trained DAR Genealogy Consultants. Membership in DAR is a commitment to service. Eligible women…