To talk or not to talk … that is the question. During point play, one can communicate to their partner when the ball is heading to or on their side of the court. Talk should stop when the ball is now on the opponent’s side of the court. It is considered bad etiquette if you talk…
If you were to poll older adults in senior living communities all across the country, and probably around the world, and ask them, “What is your biggest fear?” I’d wager that a good 90% of those polled would answer “falling.” Indeed, falls have extreme consequences for adults in their advanced years. To wit: One out…
Hello Sun Lakes submitters! Remember—when the 12th falls on a weekend, the editorial deadline is by 4 p.m. the Friday before. This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the January issue is Friday, Dec. 10, by 4 p.m. Please send your submissions on time and early if possible!
Leon “Skip” Johnson, Chapter Commander Although the local Chapter of the Korean War Veterans had made the decision earlier to put on hold most upcoming events for the remainder of the 2021 year, for the safety of all its members and others, the organization is always dedicated to help assist all veterans in need of support…
David Zapatka The Arizona Pickleball Players league (APPL) has now expanded its popular team-based pickleball league into its fifth region. After founding the first team-based pickleball league, East Valley Interclub League in 2012 (which has grown ever since), the Arizona Pickleball Players League was formally organized as a nonprofit in 2019 by a group of…
George Abernathy, SLFFC Founder This past October, other members with the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club and I went on an out-of-state fly fishing trip to the San Juan River in New Mexico, and held our annual two-day fly fishing tournament. Just below the Navajo Dam, this part of the river is considered to be one…