San Tan Crown Rotary Club needs volunteers

San Tan Crown Rotary club, the afternoon Rotary club in Sun Lakes, is asking Sun Lakes residents to help with “hands on” projects at Fans Across America and Chandler Christian Community Center this fall 2016. Fans Across America is a non-profit organization located in Chandler that aids homeless students, families in transition and victims of…

A Fun-filled evening with The Improvables

Andrea Hummel August is a great time to get out and laugh! One opportunity to laugh and to have a great dinner is with the ImproVables, Sun Lakes’ very own improv troupe, at the Chandler Elks Lodge 2429, 1775 W. Chandler Blvd. on August 27. The evening starts with a social hour at 4:30 p.m.,…

Escape to the mountains and go fly fishing

Pictured are Brad Smith, an IronOaks resident, and a disabled veteran fishing at the East Lake.

George Abernathy With temperatures over 100 degrees in the Valley, there aren’t too many activities healthier then escaping to the mountains for some fly fishing. In the past several months I and other members have fished multiple Arizona fisheries for a variety of trout, including the newly introduced “Tiger Trout.” With my wife traveling on…

Hitch a ride

Traghetti by Linda Davis

Ann Posiviata It’s a weekday morning. I’m on the road to my favorite destination. I’ve packed my camera, a three-day backpack and a week’s supply of water. The jeep has a rhythmic hum that is soothing this time of day. I’ve decided to stop for a cup of iced coffee for the sojourn. Ahh, feels…

Desert Artists continue to meet all summer long

Painted by Marilyn Conner (to preserve the desert in in its spring glory).

Marilyn Conner The numbers are smaller, but the fellowship remains. Summertime is quieter time here in Sun Lakes. Those of us that brave the brutal summers often are found on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m.-?? (sometime in the afternoon), at Sun Lakes Country Club in the Arts and Crafts Room painting, drawing, doodling, whatever, along with…