On May 13 the Chandler Senior Center was surprised when 12 of The ImproVables showed up and performed for an hour. “It was a different and exciting experience for our group,” said Phyllis Novy. “We didn’t know what we were in for,” she continued, “but we ended up putting on a great show for a…
Arizona summers are brutal and can result in heat stroke, and hot pavement can burn feet. Visitors from other states, please take note. Balancing summer recreation and heat safety is serious business for dogs in Arizona. With rising temperatures, pets can become easily overheated outdoors or in vehicles. Take precautions and watch for signs of…
Larry Wolfe Rookie Manager Kim Van Nausdle’s Core Consulting team fought their way back through the losers’ bracket to capture the Lakes Division Spring Tournament title. Here’s a run-down of the tournament action. In the opener, the second-seeded Core Consultants crushed Manager Tom Erpelding’s First Response Roofing club by an 18-8 score. The Consultants won…
Warren Wasescha, Sun Likes Hiking Club I lost a good hiking friend today. Neil had a tragic bicycle accident that took his life. Another friend was with him when it happened. The only thing worse than hearing that a good friend had died is to maybe witness the event and dealing with the minutes afterwards…
Christine Linder The flags are up! A big thank you to the young men from Scouting America Troop 285, Chandler, for helping our Sun Lakes (evening) Lions Club volunteers with this endeavor. The club places more than 1,500 flags around the Sun Lakes area. The flags are posted for seven holidays: Presidents’ Day, Flag Day,…
As temperatures rise across Arizona, so does the need for compassionate community support. Neighbors Who Care, a nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors in Sun Lakes and South Chandler, is issuing an urgent call to help fill a critical need for summer volunteers to help fill the growing gap left by seasonal departures. Each summer, many…
Sheryl Keeme, Neighbors Who Care Executive Director On March 29 Neighbors Who Care was the beneficiary of the Fourth Annual Play It Forward event hosted by IronOaks and supported by a volunteer committee of residents and supporters. This event began with tennis four years ago and has grown to attract three other activities in 2025!…
Rev. Jennifer Lambert As June arrives, we pause to honor fathers, and not just those bound to us by blood, but all the men whose presence, mentorship, and faith have shaped our lives. Just like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day can be a time of gratitude and celebration, but it can also bring feelings of grief,…
Brian Curry Sun Lakes has lost a very familiar face, as Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Battalion Chief Steve McCoy has retired after 35 years in fire suppression and emergency medical care, all of them in the service of the men and women of Sun Lakes. The Sun Lakes Fire Department became the Arizona Fire…
Barb Jorgensen Bill Swift was in charge of Cottonwood Tennis Club’s last social event for the season. He corralled almost 40 players for a double-elimination type tournament—tournament being a dicey word, as it was all about fun! Teams were formed by random draw, building future friendships between players who may not have known each other…