John Terranova, President We hope the summer is treating everyone well, wherever you may be spending it, and you are managing to stay cool. But, most of all, you have remained safe and healthy! Registration for the 2023-24 season will begin on Sept. 1 online at our club’s website, www.sunlakesbocceclub.com. Those interested can complete a…
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Meet Neighbors Who Care Volunteer Ed Schuck: Finding Fun and Purpose This Summer in an Hour of Help
“Helping others is the best antidepressant you can possibly take.” This quote was recently shared with us by our wonderful volunteer Ed Schuck. And when you think about it, this saying can really hit home. So many of us are looking to find purpose in life but don’t know where to begin. When we take…
Front Page, August 2023
CTC Party Time on the Friday Nite Patio
Jerry Higgins Besides having fun on the tennis court, Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) has even more fun on the kitchen patio on the last Friday of the month with good friends, good food, and drinks. For information regarding membership in Cottonwood Tennis Club, please contact Membership Chairs Carol Trentadue at [email protected] or Maurice Allen at…
Front Page, July 2023
Summer Hiking Safety
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club It’s that time of year again when summer heat clashes with a desire to keep hiking. As much as it’s nice to exercise in air-conditioned comfort, there is something about getting out in nature that has a strong appeal for many. With highs sometimes exceeding 110 degrees in the…
Front Page, July 2023
The Secret of Hyperfocal Distance
Ken Duquaine Most novice and more experienced photographers alike have encountered the term “hyperfocal distance” in their readings. Simply put, hyperfocal distance is that distance at which the lens is focused that gives the most acceptable sharpness from half of that distance to infinity. Theoretically, everything from half of the hyperfocal distance to infinity should…
Front Page, July 2023
Billiards Isn’t Just for Men Anymore
Toni Reider Please join us for Ladies Day every Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until noon, at Cottonwood in the Pool Room. The gals get together and enjoy learning all kinds of pool hall games, have good conversation, and enjoy listening to music, all while making new friends. No fee is required, and no commitment…
Front Page, July 2023
Reflecting on Juneteenth and Preparing for July 4th: Celebrating Freedom and Unity
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In the tapestry of my life, I embrace multiple captivating roles. I am not only a pastor, but also a devoted doctoral student in pursuit of knowledge. Moreover, I proudly serve as an Air Force Reserve Chaplain, donning the uniform to safeguard the cherished freedom…
Front Page, July 2023
The Boys and Girls of Summer
Jerry Higgins Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) plays its normal seasons of tournaments, club socials with other communities, and organized club play during the months from September through its closing event, a picnic at Sisk Park, ending the season in March. After that, a good number of players retreat from Sun Lakes’ temperatures to the northern…
Front Page, July 2023
SLCT’s ‘The Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ Opens July 18
Five women who were all on the same swim team reunite annually in a quaint cottage on the Outer Banks, N.C. Team captain Sheree Hollinger (played by Janine Schneck) uses her extraordinary organizational skills to plan activities, as well as menus, for the group, much to everyone’s dismay. Dinah Grayson (played by Sally Holberg) simply…
Front Page, June 2023
A-1 Golf Carts and Spooner PT Teams Win Spring Pennants
Larry Wolfe Manager Dennis Kennedy’s A-1 Golf Carts team won the Lakes Division pennant with a record of 11-5, with Manager Chris Jensen’s Core Consulting squad finishing second with an 8-7 mark. In the highly competitive Sun Division, Manager Ron Carmichael’s Spooner PT team won the pennant with a 9-7 record, finishing just one game…