Rod Badgley Pickleball players, spectators, and community supporters alike will have something to celebrate when the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club hosts its highly anticipated NIT Tournament March 2–4. This three-day event blends exciting competition, community connection, and charitable giving, making it one of the most vibrant gatherings of the spring season. Interest continues to surge,…
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March 2026, Front Page
Building Bridges—Making Friends
Second Annual Short Court Tennis Tournament Since the introduction of short court tennis in 2024 to encourage more people to try the sport, its popularity has truly soared! This sport was specifically designed for: • Tennis lovers who can no longer play on a full-size court, • Individuals with mobility limitations or those recovering from…
February 2026, Front Page
Hiking Fitness
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Feeling good about your hiking fitness? If you hike weekly with the club, the answer may be a simple “yes.” Or maybe not, depending upon how you feel on the day of a hike. I had one of those days recently. I signed up for a bit more aggressive…
February 2026, Front Page
What Makes LAFF So Unique?
Carol Horowitz Do you remember the song “Getting to know you … getting to know all about you” from the musical South Pacific? This is the premise for LAFF (Laughter and Friendship Forever)! In an effort to promote unity and inclusiveness here within our own communities of Sun Lakes and surrounding neighborhoods, the concept for…
February 2026, Front Page
IronOaks Tennis Club Celebrates Successful Year
D.D. Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) wrapped up a dynamic and successful year with its annual Year-End Bash held Saturday evening, Dec. 27, at 5 p.m. on the patio of the Stone & Barrel restaurant. Approximately 70 members and their guests gathered for an evening of celebration, connection, and reflection. Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres…
February 2026, Front Page
Fifth Annual Country Hoedown March 15
Bill and Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation’s (GSLCF) Country Hoedown fundraiser event will be on Sunday, March 15, in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club. Tickets are $55 each and will be available Feb. 2 on the Foundation’s website at www.slcommunityfoundation.com. There is no limit on the number of tickets…
February 2026, Front Page
Valentine’s Ball February 15
John Yu The Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Club invites you and your “special” someone to our Valentine’s Ball on Sunday, Feb. 15, at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. Our dinner, dance, and live music season venue continues with Midnight Moon band playing a mix of pop music of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Santana, the Eagles, Buddy…
February 2026, Front Page
Lady Sluggers’ Season Is Underway
Larry Wolfe The Lady Sluggers, sponsored by Serene Solutions, opened their 2026 season by sweeping a doubleheader versus the Roadhaven Rebels. Their second twin bill against the Sunland Village East Panthers was rained out. So, at press time, the Sluggers were undefeated! Their remaining home schedule is shown below: Monday, Feb. 9 vs. the Sunland…
January 2026, Front Page
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club – January 2026
Breakfast Lions Donate to Camp Tatiyee Brian Curry The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club are proud longtime supporters of Lions Camp Tatiyee in Northern Arizona. On hand at the Breakfast Lions monthly meeting to receive this year’s donation was Pam Swanson, executive director of the camp. Breakfast Lions Donate to AFMA Christmas Toy Drive Brian…
January 2026, Front Page
PVLN Compete in Best Ball Scramble
Susie Welker The first Wednesday of November found 40 Palo Verde Lady Niners competing in a friendly and fun best ball scramble to kick off the winter season. It was a lively group with lots of good golf and much laughter! The winners of this first week of competition were the foursome of Patti Forsythe,…