Kathy Sinnott Construction continues for the building of the Arizona Heroes Memorial in Naranja Park. Within our 2.5-acre site, an amphitheater; 8-foot walls honoring our military, first responders and healthcare workers; and a 24-foot obelisk are sure to alter the Oro Valley horizon! And the Donor Paver Garden is sure to be one of our unique, more personalized, treasures. The…
Category: December 2023
January 2024, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: How to Get Your Pool Game in Shape
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Are you looking for an easy way to get your game in shape to move your game to the next level? To have a great game there are no quick fixes.A new cue tip or even a new cue might make you feel, for a short period of time, that your game…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Rotary Club – January 2024
Rotary Club Names Debbie Bailey Rotarian of the Month Dr. Honora Norton, Public Image Chair Debbie Bailey, Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Board Membership Director, was named December 2023 Rotarian of the Month. She led the club and Sun Lakes community’s annual electronics recycle project in which over two truckloads of equipment was collected. She…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Republican Club January 10 Meeting
The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Educate, Engage, and Unite,” a presentation by the Arizona Conservative Policy Alliance Team, and keynote speaker Sheriff Mark Lamb at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, at 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., in Sun…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Restless Minds Is Back
This freethinking group meets once a month for an in-depth, lively discussion on any and all topics ranging from serious to more frivolous. Our group meets in the Sewing Room at Oakwood on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. No membership is required. Just come and enjoy a lively discussion with open-minded,…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
PVMGA Leader Board
Jeff French November play for the PVMGA included the final Ace of Aces qualifier on Nov. 11, which included the annual Turkey Shoot where 29 players were awarded turkey prizes for closest to the pins on 11 of the par 3 holes and refreshments were enjoyed on the patio after play. Other play for the…
Sports, January 2024
Relishing Pickleball: Pickleball Comes to U.S. Universities
David Zapatka Pickleball continues to grow in popularity around the country. It’s now making its way into U.S. universities. The leading example of this is my friend, Jarrod Smith, coach of Drury University’s men’s and women’s tennis teams, and in 2024, coach of Drury’s co-ed pickleball team in Springfield, Mo. In August, Drury announced the…
Sports, January 2024
PVLGA News and Happenings
Susan Lamb Goodbye 2023 and hello 2024! Wow, that went so fast, and here we are ready to start a new season of golf activities with 140 members of which 24 are new this year. We wrapped up 2023 with our yearly Christmas Holiday Scramble and Luncheon. The scramble was called “18 holes of Christmas”…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Savvy Travelers Club—Viking Cruises
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us in the San Tan Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the Cottonwood Country Club for a Cruise Night with one of your favorites, Viking Cruises. There are new itineraries with fascinating destinations. Viking includes coach air with transfers and wine and beer with lunch and dinner. Includes one…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Science and Technology
Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool indoors and…