The National Oct. 23 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Drug Take Back was amazing! The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse collected two trash can-sized boxes full of pills weighing about 150 pounds. This is a national event sponsored by the DEA. Nationwide, there were 4,276 participating agencies at 4,982 collection sites, who collected a total of 744,082…
December 2021
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Happy Holidays from the Model Railroad Club
Harry Huckemeyer What a pleasure it has been to see our area start to come back to life again, with families starting to get up and about, clubs starting to get back into full swing, and the weather making it pleasant to start enjoying life once again. The Short Line Model Railroad Club has jumped…
Features, December 2021
Sun Lakes Pickleball Club IronOaks Happenings
Diane Halpern The Sun Lakes Pickleball Club IronOaks hosted its Halloween “Stir the Cauldron” Social on Saturday, Nov. 30. Nearly 60 players participated in creative games designed to improve ball control and generate lots of fun and laughter! The Holiday Social, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4, will also feature unique games, prizes, and holiday-themed fun.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Sun Lakes Aero Club to Hear from Vietnam Combat Pilot
Gary Vacin A retired U.S. Air Force pilot who logged some 1,000 hours of combat time in Vietnam will be the featured speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Monday, Dec. 20, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The event begins with coffee and camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by the…
Generals, December 2021
Are You a Movie Lover?
If you enjoy movies and would like to have lively discussions about movies with other couples, we are forming a new group. This also will be a great opportunity to meet new friends. Please call Sandy at 480-532-4523.
Front Page, December 2021
17th Annual Luminaria Walk/Food Drive
Steve and Robyn Moody, Co-Chairs You are cordially invited to the 17th Annual Diamond Lake Luminaria Walk and Food Drive on Saturday, Dec. 11, and Sunday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. each night. That is the designated weekend that over 1000 Luminarias will be shining brightly around the edge of Diamond Lake. The…
Sports, December 2021
Tennis Tip from Coach Kwong
To talk or not to talk … that is the question. During point play, one can communicate to their partner when the ball is heading to or on their side of the court. Talk should stop when the ball is now on the opponent’s side of the court. It is considered bad etiquette if you talk…
Generals, December 2021
News From Robson Reserve
If you were to poll older adults in senior living communities all across the country, and probably around the world, and ask them, “What is your biggest fear?” I’d wager that a good 90% of those polled would answer “falling.” Indeed, falls have extreme consequences for adults in their advanced years. To wit: One out…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Dance Lessons at Oakwood with Edie
Edie Gilbertsen Line Dance and Ballroom Dance Chess Club classes will be offered at Oakwood the first and second Wednesdays in December. Classes are $10 for two weeks or $5 drop-in fee if there is room. Call to reserve space. Line Dance classes will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Learn “Good Times,” “Watermelon…
Generals, December 2021
Sun Lakes – Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
Message from the President Roger Beagle December is here, Thanksgiving is over, and we are approaching the end of 2021! Upcoming events for our Cottonwood Palo Verde community include the Golf Cart Parade, holiday concerts and shows, as well as friends and family gatherings. What a great time of the year! Please be safe when…