December 2016

Zumba with Mary

Zumba with Mary Pretty in Pink Crew!

Mary Tyree It’s holiday time again in Sun Lakes. This is a fun time of year and it’s always great to spend it with family and friends. But sooner or later all that good food and fun catches up with us and then… It’s Zumba® time to get back in shape and take those extra…

Sun Lakes Hiking Club embraces Shinrin-Yoku

Roberta Arpan Shinrin-Yoku, a term minted by Japanese researchers, translates loosely into “nature bathing.” This tidbit was included with findings about the therapeutic effects of being in nature that appear in a TIME magazine article written by Alexandra Sifferlin (“The Healing Power of Nature,” July 25, 2016). It is beyond the scope of this Splash article to…

December Republican Club meeting

Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature as our guest speakers, Congressional District Five Congressman-elect Andy Biggs and AZ State Senate President Steve Yarbrough at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ…

You do not have to grieve alone

Grieving the passing of a loved one is difficult. The empty chair at the table – the usual weekly phone call that doesn’t come – the shoulder to lean on that is no longer there – small pieces of life, but in the midst of grief, experiences that impact all of life, not just one’s…

Weeders Garden Club news

Debbie Hensley The Weeders Garden Club has had a pretty busy beginning to the gardening year thus far. On October 26 several members met at the McCroskey House in Tumbleweed Park, Chandler, to work on our ongoing planting and maintenance of the landscaping for this 1917 Sears kit historic home. This is one of our…

Women’s Connection hosts Holiday Brunch

Susan Haviland

Susan Reynhout, Publicity Chairman It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate the holidays with friends at a festive brunch. Enjoy a delicious brunch, beautiful music, and an inspirational message especially for the season. It’s a lovely way to reconnect with friends at this special time of the year. Invite all your friends in…