Jacque Texeira The Fun Lakers Club has a burst of energy with new board members full of exciting, creative ideas. The “Fun Feud” on Nov. 5 promises to be a hoot, much like Family Feud on TV, with a Sun Lakes’ slant on humor. Teams of four contestants each will compete to be the “Last One…
This December the Arizona Law Enforcement Outreach program will sponsor their annual Shop With A Cop with a Sheepdog. Shop With A Cop is an event that focuses on underprivileged children and young adults within a local community. The Sun Lakes Rangers will be sponsoring several children and young adults to ensure they wake up…
Dennis Dalton and Larry Wolfe The AZ Scorpions 60/AAA team rolled to an 8-0 record in Las Vegas to capture the SS-USA World Championship Tournament crown. Competing in a massive 45-team bracket, the Scorpions combined outstanding pitching, relentless hitting, and a stifling defense to bring home the World title. Field of Dreams players on the…
On Nov. 20 everyone with an interest in Scandinavia is invited to the Scandinavian Club gathering in the ballroom of the Sun Lakes Cottonwood clubhouse. Much socializing and sharing of our heritage and information contributes to an enjoyable evening. We are a friendly club. The social hour begins at 5 p.m. with herring, sausage, and…
Cmdr. Craig Lloyd, Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Your Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse has been busy as the summer comes to a close. I am excited and very proud of the volunteers who continue to step up and donate their time and energy for the Sun Lakes community and on behalf of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s…
Looking to refresh your wardrobe for pickleball, tennis, golf, or fitness? Come to the Sun Lakes IronOaks Pickleball Club sale of gently used fitness clothing/accessories on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the back patio of the IronOaks Fitness Center. The sale will offer hundreds of items for both men and…
Mark your calendar—IronOaks is celebrating our Sun Lakes veterans on Nov. 18. Moving the date a week enables us to honor our veterans like never before. Breakfast is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. and includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. Breakfast is free for veterans and $14 (plus tax and gratuity) for…
Larry Wolfe The Fall Sessions of our Sun Lakes Senior Softball program will get underway in late October, but it’s not too late to join our association and participate in the upcoming season. We are currently practicing at Snedigar Field on Alma School Road while the Field of Dreams outfield grass is being overseeded. Come…
Penny Petersen Drop-in tennis at Cottonwood on Thursday nights is now open to non-members and even people who don’t live in Sun Lakes. This is a new program to encourage people to participate. The Thursday night drop-in has been going on for many years, but it was only open to those attending the Monday night…
John Yu Ballroom dancing and crooner music is back on center stage, along with Big Bands, orchestras, and lounge bands. Audiences listen and ruminate back to carefree days, while ballroom dancing has never been more vibrant. Old time tunes “Begin the Beguine,” “Mack the Knife,” “Strangers in the Night,” “Beyond the Sea,” “Rock Around the…