Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club As I write from the North, my Hiking Club friends have commented on how mild the weather has been this past month and how they’ve been able to enjoy a lot of hikes that normally would have been more challenging in hotter weather. It’s been a good extension to…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Hiking in the Summer
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Mesa Police Helicopter Pilot Briefs Sun Lakes Aero Club
Gary Vacin “Pursuit is our bread and butter.” That, in brief, is how a helicopter pilot with the Mesa Police Department Air Support Unit described his unit’s mission during a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on April 17. Bob Buquo, chief pilot for the unit, told his audience how the organization uses…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
The Foundation Makes $1,500 Grant to Agave Quilters Guild
Jeanne Becker, Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation Treasurer The mission of the Agave Quilters Guild is to promote the appreciation of quilting, encourage quilt making and collecting, contribute to the knowledge of quilting through education, and to promote friendships and philanthropic endeavors. This $1,500 grant complies with the Foundation’s Mission Statement in that it will…
Sports, June 2023
IOTC Members Shine at Ocotillo Village Tournament
Carole Rockland Several IronOaks Tennis Club members participated in the USTA Level 6 Volvo Cars Gilbert Open at Ocotillo Village April 27 through April 30. Congratulations to Tim Shum and Chris Bernabe for their first-place finish in the Men’s 60+ Doubles Division, and to Cindy Guillaume and Barb Jorgensen for their first-place finish in the 18+…
Generals, June 2023
Ranger Lozano Accepts Award
Michael Berry Arizona Rangers-Sun Lakes Company Lt. Carlos Lozano was presented with the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Award by the Pinal County Attorney’s Office of Kent Volkmer last month for his work with victims and other agencies. According to Attorney Volkmer, “This is a great way to thank law enforcement officers and volunteers for the…
Generals, June 2023
Red Cross Blood Drive August 5
The Sun Lakes Posse will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The event will be in the meeting room, with plenty of space to comply with social distancing requirements. Here are the basic requirements to…