Hole-in-One for Ken Thompson!

Congratulations to Ken Thompson for scoring an ace on the 17th hole at Sun Lakes Country Club using a gap wedge on April 26, 2025. Scott Downey and Paul Feeney were his playing partners and witnessed his great accomplishment!

Dwaine and Marlene Hinkle Celebrate 65 Years

Wow, where has the time gone? Seems like June 12, 1960, was just yesterday! They started dating in February 1954 by attending the “Sweetheart Dance” on Valentine’s Day. Once Dwaine had graduated from Doane College in Crete, Neb., they finally “tied the knot.” Dwaine went to work for Allstate Insurance and spent his entire career…

Neighbors Who Care—Who We Are, What We Do, and Where the Money Goes

Sheryl Keeme, Executive Director, Neighbors Who Care Neighbors Who Care (NWC) is a small Sun Lakes nonprofit. Last November, NWC celebrated 30 years of helping senior citizens living within our service boundaries age with dignity, independence, and safety—through supportive dedicated volunteers. Each month, we onboard 30 to 40 new clients, 7-15 new volunteers, arrange 1,000…

PICO Golf Tournament

MJ Boscombe The annual PICO golf tournament took place on April 10 and 17. Members from the ladies leagues at Palo Verde, Ironwood, Cottonwood, and Oakwood joined together for this two-day, two-course event at Ironwood and Cottonwood. Ironwood hosted the awards luncheon on April 17. Winners are as follows: 1st place: Ampy McIntyre, Kathy Schnell,…