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“Tennessee Wet Rub” Promises to Satisfy

Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s upcoming fall production, Tennessee Wet Rub, by Kim E. Ruyle, takes place in the rustic, out-of-the-way Bertha’s BBQ restaurant in northern Tennessee, run by an older white couple. It’s January 1951, and while the worst snowstorm in the state’s history rages outside, Bertha frets about dark times ahead while Hank busies…

Sisk Park Bocce Ball Celebrates 30!

Kathy Hoff Our Bocce Ball Club at Sisk Park is celebrating our 30th Anniversary this season! Have you ever wondered how to play Bocce Ball! Come join us for a fun and informative Bocce Call Tutorial on Oct. 16 at 6:30 pm. This informational meeting is open to all Sun Lakes residents. You do not…

Save the Date: Sun Lakes Neighborhood Block Party

Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods Save the date of Oct. 24! Sun Lakes is gearing up for its very first Neighborhood Block Party Day, and residents across the community are encouraged to host and take part in this exciting celebration of connection, safety, and neighborly spirit. The event, held in partnership with Sun Lakes Neighborhood…

The Treasure Flower, Gazania

Dannette Hunnel This very pretty “eye-candy” is a top pick for those that are water-wise during this (still) hot month of October. As a drought-resistant plant the Gazania is resilient and will add life and color to any little plot in your yard. It’s hardy and makes a nice conversation piece because of its beauty.…

Hiking Club Open House Dates

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Like the idea of hiking socially with others? Come meet members of our Sun Lakes Hiking Club at one of three open houses and learn more about our club. We welcome all able-bodied hikers to join us. We’d love to meet you! Our first open house is in Cottonwood…

Free Tennis Classes in Full Swing

Free Tennis Classes in Sun Lakes Join us every Monday at the Cottonwood Tennis Courts starting at 6:30 p.m. for free, hands-on tennis instruction. Open to anyone interested in learning or improving their game, these sessions are sponsored as part of the Cottonwood/Palo Verde HOA Outreach Program. You do not need to be a member…

Over 90 Trout Landed

George Abernathy In July, the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club (SLFFC) was able to sponsor a second fly fishing trip for disabled veterans with Arizona Veterans Fly Fishing to Colorado. Bob Ludwig, a SLFFC member and I joined six veterans and their lead person for two days of exceptional fly fishing in Colorado. We spent…

2nd Annual Firefighters Food Fund Walk-A-Thon

Bill and Jeanne Becker Please join your fellow Sun Lakes friends and neighbors on Saturday morning Oct. 24, from 8 to 11 a.m.by participating in the second annual Firefighter Walk-A-Thon at the Oakwood Country Club. Join us for a fun-filled morning dedicated to showing our first responders how much we appreciate their professional and caring…

SLPCC Introduces Their 2026 Fall Events

David Douglas The summer heat has not diminished enthusiasm for Sun Lakes Pickleball Club at Cottonwood/Palo Verde (SLPCC), one of the largest and most popular clubs in the Sun Lakes’ community. As we enter the third month of our club’s fiscal year, our club membership has already grown over 10+ percent beyond last year’s record…