Rotary Club of Sun Lakes – March 2025

Rotarian of the Month Dick Meyer Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) named Dick Meyer the February 2025 Rotarian of the Month. Dick, a Gilbert resident, has been a Rotarian since 1988 and RCSL member since 2021. He has served as club president at his former Rotary…

Stay Strong in a Sport You Love with Masters Tennis

DD Kullman IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) offers a new spin on tennis, ideal for beginning players or those with injuries or mobility challenges. Masters Tennis sounds like it’s reserved for seasoned champions, but it’s almost the opposite. Masters Tennis is very similar to the actual sport of tennis, except it’s played on a smaller, 60-foot…

Friends Cheer for ASU Tennis

Dannette Hunnel The Women’s Interclub Tennis League invited Sun Lakers to support the ASU Sun Devils tennis teams and help fill the stands. In true Sun Lakes’ supportive fashion, a dozen Sun Lakers complied.

Rock, Gem & Silver Club’s Quartzite Outing

Sarah Marks The Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club recently enjoyed a fruitful day trip to Quartzite, Ariz., where members unearthed a treasure trove of geological delights. The outing proved a successful venture for the group, which included Diana Ellis, Elaine Hatzenbuhler (the club’s resident geologist), Rena Othick, Shanna Nyberg, Clarice Vickers, Thelma Edwards,…

The Blessing of Grace

Mark Wenz The concept of grace has roots in ancient religions in which the Goddess was revered, as well as in Greek and Roman mythology. The word “grace” has its origins in the Old French word gracier, meaning “to thank,” and in the Latin word gratia, which means “kindness, favor, esteem.” The adjective form of…