Risen Savior presents 2016 Community Christmas Concert

Rev. Ron Burcham, Senior Pastor of Risen Savior Lutheran Church invites all Sun Lakes residents who love the Christmas season and enjoy well-performed Christmas music to attend this year’s Community Christmas Concerts on Sunday afternoon, December 11. The cast will present two, one-hour performances beginning at 2:30 and 4:30 pm. “We were absolutely overjoyed by…

Sun Lakes Art students honor their art instructor

Sharon Gale The students at Sun Lakes are having to say goodbye to their watercolor art teacher, Alice Van Overstraeten. She is retiring from teaching in Chandler. She is still teaching pastels and watercolor in the Tempe, Gilbert and Mesa areas. The Sun Lakes art students will miss her greatly but plan to see her…

Lifelong learning: The key to a strong mind and spirit

Lifelong learning is the focus throughout the year for area residents who take part in lectures, discussions and field trips offered by New Adventures in Learning.

  Mary Lombardi Kenny Lifelong learning programs are popping up all around the country as older adults seek out opportunities to keep their minds challenged and engaged. Through our local lifelong learning program, New Adventures in Learning, area residents have access to more than 200 classes every year. Participants can explore new ideas or simply…

Play Ball! New Softball Season Is Underway

Cyndy Hilby “mans” our sign-up table as Gary Hillabolt fills out his application for the 2016-17 softball programs.

Larry Wolfe Opening Day for the Sun Lakes Senior Softball fall season was October 25. This year’s team sponsors are A-1 Golf Carts, Brenden Financial Services, Farmers Insurance (Frank Margiotta’s Agency), Real Estate Rustlers (Jim Leckner’s Agency), State Farm Insurance (Ralph Vasquez’ Agency), Wolfe & Associates and Terry & Susan Young’s Real Estate Agency. Team…

Sun Lakes Hiking Club steps into a new season

Al and Ginny Metz kept cool this summer by hiking in Canada!

Roberta Arpan SLHC hike leaders have been busy this summer planning another season of fun filled, challenging outdoor activities. To start the 2016-2017 season, plan to attend the November 4 welcome back picnic and first club meeting to be held at Oasis Park in Sun Lakes Country Club at noon. Chicken, water/iced tea, plates and…