George Abernathy In December last year, the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club (SLFFC) held a very successful fundraiser for disabled veterans in partnership with Arizona Veteran Fly Fishing (AVFF). With donations and contributions from several organizations and individuals, we were able to take six disabled veterans on a fly-fishing trip to Crowley Lake at Mammoth…
Chris Schneck and Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation (GSLCF) announces our second Annual Walk-A-Thon Supporting our Firefighters, One Step at a Time, to be held on Saturday morning, Oct. 24, at the Oakwood Country Club Clubhouse and grounds. Most of our Sun Lakes residents have had first or secondhand experiences with the…
Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) is actively seeking individuals who are interested in learning new skills. Lighting technology, set building, script readings—these are just a few of the talents that can be developed by joining SLCT. The non-profit organization’s mission is to keep seniors active and engaged while also providing affordable entertainment for our residents…
Chris Linder, PR For 20 years, the Sun Lakes (evening) Lions Club’s Fly the Flag™ has been more than a patriotic tradition—it has been a lasting example of community spirit, service, and generosity. What began as a local effort to display the American flag with pride has grown into a meaningful program supported by residents,…
Robin Wilson For Gil Hulden, volunteering isn’t just a pastime it’s a powerful vehicle for human connection. Gil’s service journey began decades ago, coaching his two sons’ youth sports teams. Later, as an operations manager for a global engineering firm, he decided to bring that same civic passion into the workplace by organizing quarterly volunteer…
Kelly Rich Get ready to raise a stein and celebrate community at the inaugural Sun Lakes Country Club Oktoberfest 2026 on Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 5 p.m. This exciting outdoor festival promises an afternoon of authentic German-inspired food, seasonal craft beers, live polka and folk music, traditional games/contests, local vendors, and plenty of…
Phyllis L. Carr This month, we are highlighting the collection of series housed at the Sun Lakes Library. A series consists of at least two books, but usually has five to seven—and can have even more. Characters develop over a period of time, with some series introducing characters in their youth and following them throughout…
Carolyn Holmes Leneway P.E.O. Chapter BF in Chandler celebrated the close of a remarkable year of philanthropy and sisterhood—a year that also marked our chapter’s 60th anniversary in 2026—with a spring luncheon hosted by Shannon Gatewood-Smith, complete with a lively gift exchange, wonderful food, and plenty of laughter. The gathering was a joyful capstone to…
Loraine Taneja There is something truly magical about singing in a group. Beyond the pure joy of sharing music, it acts like a workout for both the body and the brain—boosting your mood and lowering stress. For older adults, singing is a fantastic way to keep your lungs healthy and your mind sharp. If you…
Summertime, and the living is easy—well, unless you are at the wedding of the children of two Mob families. Then, maybe not so much. But, lucky you, you’re invited for up-front seats to see all the action and solve the murder in SLCT’s sponsored summer show “Death of a Gangster” being performed on Friday, July…