Larry Wolfe The Lakes Division Winter Softball Tournament took place over three days at the Field of Dreams. In Game 1, the second-seeded A-1 Golf Carts club eked out a 20-19 win over third-seeded Young Home Team Realty. Manager Dennis Kennedy’s Golfers banged out 26 hits in the victory, with John Robinson’s four safeties leading…
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Front Page, March 2023
Auditions Announced for the Summer’s Production
Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) is already gearing up for its summer mainstage production scheduled for July 18-22 on the San Tan Ballroom stage. Auditions for The Sweet Delilah Swim Club will be held on Sunday, March 26, at 2 p.m. in Room A-3 (Men’s Card Room) in Cottonwood. The play features five Southern women whose…
Front Page, March 2023
‘Life’s Magical Moments’ Tickets on Sale Now!
Sandy Bocynesky Don’t wait! Get your tickets to the 41st annual spring show, “Life’s Magical Moments,” presented by the Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes. Starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom will resound with wonderful music and other entertainment. Ever think back to a time when you were younger…
Front Page, March 2023
Rock, Gem & Silver Club Has ‘Gourd’ Vibes
Feeling hollow inside? Put yourself in a “gourd” mood! This month’s “Member Recognition” goes to Karen Wollscheid who chairs the Gourd Crafting group at the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club. She also serves as treasurer and website administrator. Check it out at www.slrgs.com. Bet you didn’t know that our club has 19 different…
Front Page, March 2023
Have Camera, Will Travel
Ken Duquaine Among the many reasons to join a camera club is the opportunity to participate in various photo shoots that can range from single-day trips to excursions of several days. Often these field trips involve places or subjects that one would not have known about otherwise. Some of the more rewarding aspects of such…
Front Page, March 2023
“Play It Forward” to Benefit NWC!
Tennis and pickleball players from Sun Lakes and neighboring communities should mark their calendars for Saturday, April 1, for this year’s Play It Forward fun event. Planned for IronOaks Racquet Club, the event will offer one hour of play for $20 and lunch. Players may sign up from Feb. 19 through March 24 in the…
Front Page, March 2023
Sun Lakes Women Help Homeless Youth Through Assistance League
Sarah Auffret Arizona had the largest increase in the number of homeless youth in the nation last year, and a number of Sun Lakes women are reaching out to help. Kay Glantz of Sun Lakes is the co-chair of the Homeless Teens program for Assistance League of East Valley, an all-volunteer group that raises funds…
Front Page, February 2023
The Power of Poles
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club No, not Lech Walesa, or any of his Polish contemporaries (although that would be a good article to read). This article is about the power of hiking poles—those sticks you see people using on hiking trails. Not everyone is aware of their power. My first use of poles was…
Front Page, February 2023
The Sun Lakes Talent Show Is Coming Up!
Ray Texeira There are still some tickets left for the Sun Lakes Talent Show, so get yours right away. You will see talented people of all ages singing, dancing, making us laugh, and amazing us with magic and music. They have been working on their routines for several months and are anxious to vie for…
Front Page, February 2023
Lady Sluggers Season Is Underway
Larry Wolfe Our Lady Sluggers senior softball team opened their 2023 season on Jan. 4. The Sluggers play in the Valley of the Sun League, along with eight other teams throughout the Southeast Valley. The Sluggers February and March schedule follows: Wednesday, Feb. 1, vs. Valle Del Oro at the Field of Dreams Monday, Feb.…