Linda Gercken Walking into an empty house. Seeing the empty chair at the table. Starting to call or text someone who will not be there. Missing that familiar shoulder to lean on. Feeling like your heart has been ripped out. These are only a few of the experiences you might encounter after the passing of…
Buddy Meola I am saddened to start with the passing of a longtime member of the Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association. Jack Kinney passed away on July 2 at the age of 92. Jack was a past secretary of the CMGA Board. The Jack Kinney Member/Guest annual golf tournament was named for him. Rest in peace,…
Brian Curry The long-awaited decision by the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) on the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority’s proposal for an ambulance subscription plan has been approved as the Ambulance Membership Program. It became available to Sun Lakes residents on July 1. The plan was filed with AZDHS for review and approval in…
Bill Becker, SLCT Publicity Plaza Suite is an award-winning comedy by Neil Simon, composed of three acts, each involving three sets of different characters but all set in Suite 719 in New York City’s Plaza Hotel. The male and female leads will be played by different actors in each of the three acts. In Act 1,…
Rob Spade On Saturday, November 9, 2019, the Cotillion Dance Club presents the first dance of the season, Dancing Leaves of Autumn Gala. The dinner dance will be held at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. The dance is a formal affair (tuxes for the gentlemen and gowns for the ladies). The reception begins at 5:45…
A lot of things in the Sun Lakes and SunBird area have changed in the last 35 years. One thing that hasn’t is that the summers are very hot, and seemingly getting hotter. Back then, Kenneth Ratliff started a one-man HVAC business called K & R Refrigeration. Well, because Kenneth was so good at what…