Bob Stuart Arizona Pathfinders, a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a five-day tour (Thursday through Monday) on Sept. 9 to 13, 2021, to one of the most beautiful valleys in Arizona, tucked under the Mogollon Rim. This was the site of America’s bloodiest decade of frontier violence. It exploded into…
Resident Mary Ernst Recognized by Chandler Mayor Jennifer Gustafson, NWC Community Engagement Manager Sun Lakes resident Mary Ernst was recently honored by Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke for her service to local seniors as a volunteer with Neighbors Who Care. Mayor Hartke personally selected Mary for the Mayor’s Choice Award as part of the City’s annual…
Joyce Spartonos As the summer nears, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) will begin their annual Twilight Service, which starts at 5:30 p.m., each month and will continue through August. SLJC’s June service will be available, via YouTube, on Friday, June 11, at 7 p.m., officiated by our very own Rabbi Wiener! June is the month…
Robin Murray Share the rewards of the Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) experience! SLCT sparks activity beyond the talents of our actors. Many volunteers contribute with off-stage roles such as sound, lighting, set design, costumes, hospitality, publicity—a list as long as the interests and skills our members contribute. These meaningful experiences are open to our…
Larry Wolfe In the opening game of the Sun Division Softball Tournament, Manager Randy Neumann’s Spooner PT team cruised to an easy 19-7 victory over Manager Mike Gloyd’s Redeemed Team. Lead-off hitter Paul Gayer led the Therapists’ attack, going 4 for 4, while Tom Schneider and Dan Melosi hit long balls for the winners. Tom…
Colleen McKnight Spirit of the Desert Gourds is a patch (or club) based in Sun Lakes. We are members of the Arizona Gourd Society, and membership is open to anyone in the East Valley. Gourds are called “nature’s canvas,” because just about any art discipline can be used on a gourd. Our members incorporate painting,…