Word of The Month: Humblebrag

David Zapatka While listening to someone speak self-deprecatingly interspersed with self-directed, attention-grabbing, patting-on-the-back comments recently, a friend leaned over to me and said, “You know, there’s a word for this type of self-indulgent talk.” At first, I wasn’t sure what was being implied but on second thought, I realized there was purpose in the self-deprecating…

Fall softball season is underway

Reyes Gonzales and Randy Rothenbuehler gather softballs at summer batting practice. Now it’s time for the real thing! (Photo by Core Photography)

Larry Wolfe The fall softball season will open in late October with four teams in each of the Sun and Lakes Divisions. This year’s team managers in the Sun Division are Ken Brenden, Ron Carmichael, Mike Gloyd and Tom Kasunic. The Lakes Division managers are Dave Rinaldo, Randy Rothenbuehler, John Seigla and TJ Tjernlund. Team…

Scandinavian Club invites friends, new members and guests to November 19 meeting

Scandinavian Club table at Sun Lakes Open Houses

Carolyn Hawkins Scandinavian Club officers were present at recent open houses hosted in the clubhouses of Sun Lakes communities to extend an invitation of membership to neighbors and friends who are interested in or of Scandinavian heritage. The most decorative and inspiring table was filled with flags and memorabilia from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and…

SL Posse – medical equipment

Phyllis Swanson, Office Manager, Medical Equipment The winter hours for Sun Lakes Medical Equipment began Monday, October 30. The hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will be closed weekends and holidays. Medical equipment is available for residents of Sun Lakes for a period of three months. If your needs…

Karaoke and dancing planned

Mark your calendar for another fun evening of singing and dancing on Saturday, November 11, and then again on Saturday, November 25, from 7:00 p.m.-? at Sun Lakes Country Club’s Pro Shop Lounge (Mulligan’s) located at 25425 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ. The lounge will be serving food. If you have been to…

ATTN: Crystal nominations now open

Sandy Applegate It is our purpose to recognize Sun Lakes resident volunteers dedicating their time and effort to help make Sun Lakes a better place to live. All outstanding volunteers are eligible to be nominated. Why not pick up a nomination form today and nominate a special volunteer. Nomination forms, nomination criteria and guidelines are…