Play it safe when hiking in the heat

Hikers enjoying view atop tent rocks in New Mexico.

Roberta Arpan Hiking in the heat comes with very specific challenges. To help ensure a safe hike this summer, think SHADE: Selection, Hydration, Avoid, Dress and Educate. Selection: When the temperature soars, select your hike carefully. Drive to a higher altitude where it will be cooler and more likely to be shaded by trees. Choose…

SLLGA 18 Holers results

Linda Ryland (golfer) and Anna O’Dell (bartender) - thanks Anna for always greeting the golfers with a smile and cold beverage!

Nancy Field Match Play Flight 1: 1st Donna Smid and Judi Kilgus, 2nd Betty Ulrich and Pinky Kubiak, 3rd (tie) Marci Koppelmaa and Moe Schoenwalder, Pearl Martin and Lynda Smith; Flight 2: 1st Dori Winchester and Cathy Lamothe, 2nd Chris Frazon and Barb Rogers, 3rd (tie) Nancy Field and Debbie Martin, Debbi Ebel and Nettie…

Democratic Club meets July 11

July meeting: Monday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 Sun Lakes Blvd. Guest speaker: Amina Kruck Amina Kruck is the Vice President of Advocacy at Arizona Bridge for Independent Living. Amina creates programs to empower individuals with disabilities to address barriers to consumer choice, equal rights…

Independance Day Celebration

Independence  Day Celebration! Date: Sunday, July 3 Time: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Location: Arizona Room Cost: $14.95 Celebrate America’s independence at Sun Lakes Country Club! Arizona’s own 108th Army Band will be here to help us celebrate and dance the afternoon away. Each ticket includes a table with appetizers, the buffet line and a desert bar. Appetizers…

Let’s celebrate!

Blood Moon at Custer State Park by Burt Williams

Fireworks, family picnics and food, lots and lots of food are everywhere over this Fourth of July weekend. Celebrate the long weekend by capturing our nation’s 240th birthday in a photograph. The activities are plentiful to practice your photography skills, such as kids playing or splashing in the water, families gathered at a barbeque, sports…

Softball Player Profile:  Terry Finley

Larry Wolfe “She doesn’t throw like a girl!” That’s an accurate description of the way Terry Finley plays ball. She also doesn’t field or hit like a girl! Thanks to her brothers, she learned how to play ball just like them. She’s had plenty of practice since she started playing as a nine-year-old in the…