Word of the Month: Balkanization

David Zapatka This comment was printed in a recent news article: “Taleblu warned against Western attempts to divide the country. ‘The way to unite the Iranian population is not to talk about balkanization,’ he said. ‘That would be an own goal of moral and strategic proportions.’” Balkanize—bal·​kan·​ize verb 1: to break up (a region, a…

Cheers Singles Group

Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 181 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…

Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles

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Fire Station 231 Open House September 13

Come to the Open House at Sun Lakes Fire Station 231, located at 25455 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., in Sun Lakes, on Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. Discover how the fire department operates and see an introduction to the various tools used while on duty. There will be free hot dogs!

Cottonwood’s Pickleball Training Program Paying Dividends

Owen D’Net The Cottonwood Pickleball Club continues to elevate its commitment to player development with two complimentary training programs that have made a significant impact. The Top Performance classes, designed to refine technique and optimize game play, welcomed 273 students, each benefiting from one and a half hour of focused instruction. Meanwhile, the Strategy classes,…