Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt It’s Christmas time and my favorite time here in our home. One day I went for a casual walk throughout our neighborhood. Something I seldom do. I can walk a short distance until my legs give out a little. Maybe because I do not take this challenge to heart. I decided to…
Category: December 2023
Sports, December 2023
IronOaks Tennis Team Headed to Sectionals
Carole Rockland The IronOaks 65+ USTA 7.0 Women’s tennis team Sandbar has once again qualified for sectional competition. They will compete to move on toward nationals at Scottsdale Ranch Park Dec. 1-3. Congratulations and good luck to this outstanding team!
December 2023, Religion
Getting Through Grief During the Holidays
Pastor Judy Claycomb The holidays can be challenging, especially when one is grieving a loss. During the months of November and December, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) will offer a safe place for sharing, support, and learning how to navigate the challenges of holiday traditions, plans, and memories faced by people who are grieving.…
December 2023, Sports
IMGA News
Wayne Karp Wayne is a fine example of a person who “gives back.” In addition to having served on the HOA board and other service positions, he has done an amazing job of creating and maintaining the IMGA website and continues to share his time and talents for the benefit of his community. Thank you,…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Upcoming DAR Events
The Gila Butte Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will have their Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Palo Verde. The program for the meeting will be “A Colonial Christmas,” presented by Peggy Boyd of the DAR’s Saguaro Chapter. Meetings are open to the public, so if you would like to…
December 2023, Generals
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and American Red Cross Host Blood Drive
Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross will be hosting a Blood Drive on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you would like to donate, go to our website, sunlakesposse.org, scroll down to Upcoming Events, and click on [Here] for more information and to pre-register. The…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
¿Habla Español?
Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate…
December 2023, Generals
Crystal Awards: Act Now to Nominate a Dedicated Community Volunteer
Do you know a dedicated volunteer, someone who devotes a great deal of time and energy to making Sun Lakes a better place in which to live? Consider nominating that person for a Crystal Award. Nomination forms are available at each of the three HOA reception desks and are online at each of the HOA…
December 2023, Generals
African American Association of Sun Lakes Holds Annual Dinner Dance December 10
Attention seniors who like to dance, live entertainment, and good food: Mark your calendar for Sunday, Dec. 10, when the African American Association of Sun Lakes will hold their annual Holiday Dinner Dance, this year at the Palo Verde restaurant, 10801 E. San Tan Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. This year’s entertainment will be Sam…
December 2023, Religion
December Is a Time of Faith
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. If it is December, it must be the time of Hanukkah and Christmas. Each year interfaith couples agonize whether the celebrations of these holidays are religious adventures or commercial enterprises. There is a tugging at the heartstrings, because respect for one another’s faith is the foundation of the commitment made as…