Each year on the anniversary of its founding, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrates a National Day of Service, with each chapter fielding a special project. October 11, 2018, Gila Butte Chapter visited Project C.U.R.E. to help sort and package medical supplies for shipment, stock inventory, prepare for shipments and load containers. Project C.U.R.E.…
Julia Norton Well, December is here and there is no turning back. Holiday hectic times are here as well. Our October drum circle at the Veteran’s Oasis Park was a great turnout with the big Hunter’s full moon bright in the eastern sky. The evening event happened right on the full moon night. Not…
Carole Sinicki A special welcome to all of our new members who joined the Fun Lakers Club during the November Open House in SunBird. Our club is growing, and we are planning a record number of events for everyone this season. Membership remains only $12.00 per year, and if you join now, your membership…
Gary Vacin “The causes for the attack on Pearl Harbor” will be the topic of a presentation at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering Monday, December 17, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The event will begin with coffee and camaraderie at 6:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7:00 p.m. The public…
Molly Bergesen OLNGA issued an invitation to all prospective golfers to come to our “welcome” coffee on Monday, November 5. Our turnout for our Welcome Coffee was beyond our expectations. There were about 17 “new to the Niners” ladies who showed up for our coffee/cookies. Some are brand-new to Oakwood, some lived here for a…
The Sun Lakes Dance Party, sponsored by the Fun Lakers Club, is held in the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom, always on a Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dance lesson begins 6:30 p.m. and open dance is from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Music is provided by Thaddeus Rose. Dates of future dances are as follows:…
Pickleball players don’t just have fun on the courts, we also have fun social events. October is our Halloween social. Through the years, we have had so many outstanding costumes; a caveman and giant dinosaur, Mr. and Mrs. Big Head Trump and, of course, many witches and goblins and especially treats and prizes. JoAnn Zapatka…
We welcome back all of our regular players to join us every Thursday morning beginning January 3, 2019, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Pitch and Putt course located behind the clubhouse. This is purely a relaxed social, short, 9-hole event with no strict golf rules to “get in the way” of a little…
Cheri Almond Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) weekly Bingo fundraiser is getting a much-needed facelift. VFW Post 8053 in Sun Lakes has purchased a new Bingo call station and upgraded display lights. These improvements will enhance the flow and fun of the game. VFW weekly Bingo game is open to all ages 18 years…
Golfing for the Niners is in full swing with winter visitors returning, several new members and the “seasoned” members continuing to improve their golfing skills. Look for some of these impressive golf scores in the January Splash. There are a couple of special events happening this month, beginning with a Christmas Party on December…