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Is Hiking for You?

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club I once asked a fellow hiker why he decided to join the Hiking Club. He said the answer was simple. His wife looked at him one day and said, “Get off that damn couch and do something.” So, he paged through the Splash and decided hiking would be his…

Watch Out! You Never Know What Secrets Lie Hidden in Your Family Tree!

Mark your calendars! The Family Tree, a hysterically funny musical comedy, will be presented by LAFF (Laughter and Friendship Forever), an interfaith arts and entertainment effort that includes an outstanding cast representing many of the religious congregations within Sun Lakes! You’ll howl and roar with laughter as this zany production navigates the life-altering surprises discovered…

Time to Register for the Senior Games!

Jacque Texeira January is registration month for the Senior Games at Sun Lakes. Go to our website at www.sunlakesentertainment.com and sign up for events today. It’s easy to do. First, you will declare your community. Then proceed to select the game(s) you want to play. Sign up for as many as you like. Finally, check…

Camera Club Hosts ACCC

Ken Duquaine On Nov. 15, 2024, the Sun Lakes Camera Club (SLCC) played host to the Arizona Camera Club Council’s (ACCC) 2024 Fall Roundup. ACCC is a federation of 15 camera clubs in Arizona that connects and supports camera clubs through news, competitions, honors, workshops, and events for photography enthusiasts. Roundups are photography competitions held…

Hikers Welcome Cooler Weather

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club November was the start of our hiking season, and you could feel the enthusiasm in the air both at our Welcome Back picnic and on the trails. The weather turned cooler, and our club members were ready to hike! We had an excellent turnout at our Welcome Back picnic.…

Sun Lakes Chorale Holiday Concert Nears

Yvonne Orlich Here we are, approaching the holiday season. It seems it was just 110 degrees outside, and now we are preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas. As always, the Chorale is working hard to fine-tune all the music pieces for the concert on Dec. 12. We have a great lineup of songs, new and old…

Christmas Golf Cart Parade and Fireworks!

You’re invited to enjoy some holiday cheer to celebrate this special time of year! The annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade from Palo Verde to Cottonwood takes place Friday, Dec. 6. Deck out your golf cart to be in the parade or watch the decorated carts along the parade route. Merriment Begins at Palo Verde You…

IronOaks Tennis Club Members Are National Champions!

Carole Rockland Congratulations to National Champions Mary Ellen O’Brien, Ellen Maurer, and Kay Wengert! Playing as part of the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department Mountain View Tennis Center’s team, they came home with the National Championship title in the USTA Adult League 55+ 7.0 division. In the final four competition in Scottsdale, the…

It Takes a Village

Barb Jorgensen How many volunteers does it take to run one of the largest multi-community tennis charity events? Over 60 volunteer positions have been filled thus far! The list of volunteers to pull this off is mind-blowing. It’s an “all hands on deck” affair, and we are very thankful to each and every one of…