Sarah Auffret Festive holiday spirit is in the air at the Assistance League of East Valley thrift shop, as volunteers prepare for the annual holiday preview event, Holiday Happenings, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 4. The shop will be filled with unique holiday decorations and housewares, some of them new items created by members. Normally closed…
Susan Karesky On Nov. 10 and 11, in honor of Veterans Day, Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 will distribute poppies and poppy stickers to people who make a donation for veterans in need at local Fry’s Supermarkets. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance and hope for a positive future and a peaceful world.…
Gary Vacin Building and flying powered parachutes will be the topic of a presentation at the Sun Lakes Aero Club’s first fall gathering Monday, Nov. 18, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The session opens with coffee and camaraderie at 6:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. The public is invited to…
Judee Curtis Our fall session has had a fantastic start. Many new dancers joined us in the SunBird Ballroom for their Ultra Basic Class. The dance list is growing, because they know the steps and patterns that have been taught. “S&Ps” are the foundation for learning more dances that will be taught through December. They…
Angela Timm Have you heard about the First Friday Feed A Firefighter program here in Sun Lakes? The program was started in 2015 by Linda Shanahan as a way to acknowledge the two fire stations that service the residents of Sun Lakes. Thanks go to the following cooks who have provided meals to the crews…
Derek Scoble, SLA VP Yesterday I had a talk with an old friend I never knew. His name is Ted, and this November marks 14 years since his passing. Ted Costa was one of the original founders of the Sun Lakes Anglers, over 40 years ago. I never met Ted, but I clean his bench…