In Passing – July 2025

Sandra Johnson Our beautiful and beloved family matriarch, Sandy Jones Johnson, formerly Sandra Simonette, went home to heaven on May 15, 2025. Sandy, age 78, passed away peacefully at Dobson Home in Chandler, Ariz., after a brief illness. She was born on June 2, 1946, in Ilion, N.Y., to Arvon and Francis (Seidsma) Jones. Sandy…

Greek Activities

Karen Vollis Yassou! I’m hoping to meet other people in Sun Lakes (of any heritage) who enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, and comedy. If you are interested in attending some of these activities, then please contact me at Karen.science23@gmail.com.

Spotlight on Advertiser: Why ReDo When You Can Re-New

Why redo when you can Re-New? Re-New Cabinets, LLC., a 5-star, family-owned and operated kitchen refacing company, has the only showroom in all the Valley. Don’t visit tomorrow; visit TODAY! In the heart of Phoenix, Re-New Cabinets, LLC, stands as a premier name in kitchen cabinet refacing, blending passion, precision, and personal service into every…

A Message from the IronOaks President

Pat Horning, IronOaks President Bunker Time at IronOaks, Plus a Warm Welcome to Our New Board Member! Exciting Progress on the Greens Last year we completed a successful renovation of the nine holes on the Lakes Golf Course, which included a brand-new irrigation system, turf reduction, vibrant new plantings and trees, and beautifully upgraded sand…

Take Your Photos to the Next Level

Ken Duquaine People take pictures for a multitude of reasons. Some came of age when the smartphone camera made the taking of selfies to share with friends possible and have retained that motivation for taking photos. Others discovered online sites such as Instagram where they could show their photos to a wide audience and perhaps…

AAUW SE Valley Presents $12,000 Scholarship Check to CGCC

Mary Humecke The annual scholarship fundraiser held by AAUW SE Valley this past February exceeded expectations! The beautiful raffle baskets and impressive silent auction items, along with proceeds from a 25/75 cash raffle, brought in $12,000 to award as scholarships this year to deserving women attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC). 2025 is the fourth year…