Naomi Bryson The African American Association of Sun Lakes (AAASL) is a nonprofit, social organization that brings together, in a spirit of fellowship, a group of individuals residing in or within 100 miles of Sun Lakes. Currently, there are about 90 members. Coleen Wade Grady has been a member for 15 years. She brings enthusiasm,…
Nancy Stutman Michelle Jameson, U.S.VETS executive director, will address the issues facing veterans experiencing homelessness at the Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 meeting on Sunday, Feb. 22, in Ballroom A at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Boulevard, Sun Lakes. Complimentary lox, bagels, donuts, and coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m., with…
Gary Vacin How Pan American Airways became one of the world’s most storied airlines and how and why it fell from grace—that was the topic of a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Dec. 15. More than 50 club members and guests, including several who had worked for the airline in its…
Nancy Stutman This was not an ordinary weekend. It was graduation day for Baxter Walter Wyatt, a three-year-old rescue with a year’s worth of training that would qualify him to be a service dog to Julian Wyatt, Commander of Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619. The ceremony was sponsored by and took place…
Gary Vacin A Sun Lakes resident, who, as a 19-year-old, logged 625 combat hours as a helicopter torque (scout-door gunner) during the Vietnam conflict, will be the featured speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Monday, Feb. 16, at the Cottonwood Country Club Lecture Hall. The event begins with fellowship at 6:30 p.m.,…
Karen Vollis Do you enjoy playing a variety of games? We have separate tables for playing board games, card games, dice games, party games, or word games. We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games! We play games in Oakwood, Sun Lakes, but can schedule an event at your…