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Sun Lakes Lions exemplifies their motto ‘We Serve!’

Pictured (left to right) club President Lion Ruth Palmer, SLHOA No. 1 (Library) Genevieve Welch, SLHOA No. 1, General Manager Kelly Haynes, AZ Blankets for Kids and Child Spree Betty Manovsky, We’re Moving Forward Rhonda Alcorn, Austin Alcorn and Tara Pepiton, Foundation For Blind Children Catrina Frost, Neighbors Who Care Carol Bowers and Sun Lakes Fire Dept. CAP Dave Mattson. Not in attendance were: AZ StandDown, HOBY, Herdt Scholarship recipients from Perry H.S. and Chandler/Gilbert Community College, Sun Lakes Anglers Club, Threads of Love, Veterans Administration Volunteer Services and Chandler Food Bank.

Sun Lakes Lions Club Foundation, a (501-c3 foundation) presented local charities their checks from 2014-2015 Lions year on June 4. Income raised for this purpose comes from private donations and the club’s Flag Program where over $60,000 was raised this Lions year. A Lions Year runs from July 1 through June 30, not January 1…

Tuesday Nights Together summer program

Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will again host a series of free summer programs on Tuesday evenings in July. Topics vary from light and entertaining to more serious and important to our community. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Each Tuesday event will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Lindsay Hall at Sun Lakes…

An Evening of Old Time Radio July 14-18

The cast of “An Evening of Old Time Radio”

The Sun Lakes Community Theater will present An Evening of Old Time Radio July 14-18 at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show starting at 7:00 p.m.; tickets are $16. For ticket information call 480-382-6290. Ticket sales will begin June 23 on Tuesdays, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s from 10:00 a.m.–1:00…

Sun Lakes Posse volunteers honored

Volunteers of the Sun Lakes Posse

On April 18 at the Sunset Grill, the volunteers of the Sun Lakes Posse were treated to a brunch in appreciation for the hours they give to the community. The volunteers include recycle, medical equipment cleaning and the volunteers who check out medical equipment. Also in attendance was Commander Ron Burchett. The two centerpieces (tulip…

Summer of Love Pickleball Mixer a hit

Tom Kasper, David Novikoff, Rich Nadler and David Zapatka carry Cleopatra (JoAnn Zapatka) on her throne to her next match as Mike Mann keeps her cool by fanning her with pickleball paddle fronds!

Sun Lakes Pickleball Club at IronOaks third Summer of Love Mixer was a hit and a hoot! This year’s theme was Famous Couples. Random pairs created such couples as Cleopatra and Anthony, Adam and Eve, Samson and Delilah, Beavis and Butthead, Puss and Boots, Sonny and Cher and many, many more. This mixer was all…

IronOaks Tennis Team is USTA National finalist

Pictured with their finalist banner are (left to right), Zev Yardeni, Gary Porter, Jim Utter, 
Ken Stanley (captain), Hal Davis, Jerry Rex, Randy McManus and Phil Messer

Ken Stanley Our USTA men’s 65 Plus 7.0 tennis team recently captured second place at the 2014 USTA League Nationals Tournament held at the Surprise Tennis Center. To qualify for Nationals, the team had to win their local USTA league and the Southwest Sectionals held last fall. At Nationals, the team defeated sectional winners from…

SLCT ends year with major accomplishments

Roger Edmonds presents Uyen Hoang with a $500 check. Hoang was the winner of SLCT’s first ever scholarship.

Andrea Hummel The end of the year party for Sun Lakes Community Theatre is always a special evening. Members who have worked in an SLCT event during the past year receive a free meal and enjoy a chance to visit with friends. Those members who were unable to participate in the theatre’s activities may still…

Chordaires presents Sun Lakes Frivolity

Patrice Reis “We’re getting very excited about our spring show coming up in just a few days now,” announces Chordaires Spring Show Chair Sandra Boycynesky with exuberance, “We’ve been getting ready for months and can’t wait to share all the fun with our audience.” Sun Flakes Frivolity will be performed at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.…