Pam Wortman First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL) is celebrating Easter the entire month of April. Easter is one of the holiest Christian celebrations, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This pivotal event is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, symbolizing hope, renewal, and eternal life. At First Baptist Church Sun Lakes,…
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April 2025, Front Page
Club Volunteers Make the Difference
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Our annual spring Special Hike this year took place in Lake Havasu, Ariz., and it was a great time for all who participated. Had Ron Deraas and Joan Carlisle not volunteered to plan and make the arrangements for this hike, we would not have had the memorable experience we…
April 2025, Front Page
Chordaires’ Enjoy a Weekend in New York
Linda Ryan A few tickets are still available to the Chordaires’ spring show “A Weekend in New York” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. The show is about three girlfriends who go to the Big Apple for a weekend to celebrate their retirement, and it treats you to a…
April 2025, Front Page
Pickleball Team Competes at State’s Top Level
Jeff Dunn The 2025 Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) is made up of more than 3,000 players across the State of Arizona and is played at a variety of skill levels, from 2.5 through 4.5. Our very own Stevie’s Wonders team, which includes nine players from Sun Lakes, earned the right to compete at the…
April 2025, Front Page
Biking Group Is Off and Pedaling
Doc Meyer, Sun Lakes Bike Group Did you know that there is a group of people in Sun Lakes who like to ride bicycles together? There is, and it is referred to as the Sun Lakes bike group. The group is very informal and is a social group of people with a biking habit. In…
April 2025, Front Page
Sun Lakes Company Rangers Celebrate Six Years
Dawn Yamanouchi In 2025 the Sun Lakes Rangers are celebrating their sixth anniversary! Starting with five members in 2019, the Company has grown to more than 40 full and probationary Rangers in 2025. In the past year, Sun Lakes Company has added the Superior Police Department as another law enforcement agency we partner with. This…
March 2025, Front Page
Sun Lakes Community Foundation Awards Grants
Jeanne Becker In February the Sun Lakes Community Foundation awarded grants and donations exceeding $20,000 to five local groups. These grants include one to the Arizona Rangers for them to acquire a Rapid Radio Communications System to better serve the needs of our communities. The Chordaires were awarded a grant to help them continue to…
March 2025, Front Page
Howl with Laughter at LAFF’s Musical Comedy ‘The Family Tree’
Carol Horowitz If you loved A Deli Line, you’ll go crazy over The Family Tree! LAFF (Laughter and Friendship Forever) presents The Family Tree, an original musical comedy starring an interfaith cast of more than 30 talented actors, singers, and dancers who represent most of the religious organizations within Sun Lakes. The cast has LAFFed…
March 2025, Front Page
Sew-N-Sews March on to Meet Expectations
Eileen Turner Sew-N-Sews continues to grow with new members, new ideas, new classes, and new sets of expectations. The organization has been the recipient of donations and grants from Sun Lakes Rotary Club and Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation. The Rotary Club donation is intended to assist with the charity work, and the Greater Sun…
March 2025, Front Page
Rock, Gem & Silver Club’s Quartzite Outing
Sarah Marks The Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club recently enjoyed a fruitful day trip to Quartzite, Ariz., where members unearthed a treasure trove of geological delights. The outing proved a successful venture for the group, which included Diana Ellis, Elaine Hatzenbuhler (the club’s resident geologist), Rena Othick, Shanna Nyberg, Clarice Vickers, Thelma Edwards,…