Sandy Bocynesky Don’t wait! Get your tickets to the 41st annual spring show, “Life’s Magical Moments,” presented by the Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes. Starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom will resound with wonderful music and other entertainment. Ever think back to a time when you were younger…
Feeling hollow inside? Put yourself in a “gourd” mood! This month’s “Member Recognition” goes to Karen Wollscheid who chairs the Gourd Crafting group at the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club. She also serves as treasurer and website administrator. Check it out at www.slrgs.com. Bet you didn’t know that our club has 19 different…
Ken Duquaine Among the many reasons to join a camera club is the opportunity to participate in various photo shoots that can range from single-day trips to excursions of several days. Often these field trips involve places or subjects that one would not have known about otherwise. Some of the more rewarding aspects of such…
Tennis and pickleball players from Sun Lakes and neighboring communities should mark their calendars for Saturday, April 1, for this year’s Play It Forward fun event. Planned for IronOaks Racquet Club, the event will offer one hour of play for $20 and lunch. Players may sign up from Feb. 19 through March 24 in the…
Sarah Auffret Arizona had the largest increase in the number of homeless youth in the nation last year, and a number of Sun Lakes women are reaching out to help. Kay Glantz of Sun Lakes is the co-chair of the Homeless Teens program for Assistance League of East Valley, an all-volunteer group that raises funds…
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club No, not Lech Walesa, or any of his Polish contemporaries (although that would be a good article to read). This article is about the power of hiking poles—those sticks you see people using on hiking trails. Not everyone is aware of their power. My first use of poles was…
Ray Texeira There are still some tickets left for the Sun Lakes Talent Show, so get yours right away. You will see talented people of all ages singing, dancing, making us laugh, and amazing us with magic and music. They have been working on their routines for several months and are anxious to vie for…
Larry Wolfe Our Lady Sluggers senior softball team opened their 2023 season on Jan. 4. The Sluggers play in the Valley of the Sun League, along with eight other teams throughout the Southeast Valley. The Sluggers February and March schedule follows: Wednesday, Feb. 1, vs. Valle Del Oro at the Field of Dreams Monday, Feb.…
Carolyn Leneway The very popular Country Hoedown, sponsored by The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation, is here again! Join us on Sunday, March 5, at the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club for dinner, dancing, a costume contest, and silent auction. Enjoy a country buffet of BBQ brisket and fried chicken with all the…
Congratulations to this year’s recipients who will be honored at a gala banquet at IronOaks on March 12. Each recipient represents thousands of hours of service to various organizations such as Sun Lakes Posse, Neighbors Who Care, HOA boards and committees, golf leagues, Rotary, Lions Club, and other community groups and activities that make Sun…