SLFD CAP Program awards “High Hours” pins

Sun Lakes Fire Board members Chairman Mike Sellers, Diane Price and Forrest Kohler (standing top row left) awarded the Sun Lakes Fire Department Community Assistance Program volunteers their “High Hours” pins. A large group of volunteers received the President’s volunteer service award in the bronze (100 to 250 hours) and silver (250 to 499 hours)…

Lions Club hosts Peace Poster awards for students

Pictured left to right are Chandler School representative Mr. Jeff LaBenz, Sun Lakes Lion Peace Poster Chair Carolyn Barrans, Vice President Lion Lorna Snedigar and Intel Community Engagement Manager Renee Levin. Intel makes a cash donation to help in the cash awards to the local winners.

The Sun Lakes Lions Club is proud to participate in Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest and the photos show that. Each year, Lions clubs around the world proudly sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. This art contest for kids encourages young people worldwide to express their visions…

Santa crashes the party at The Perfect Place

Santa visits The Perfect Place!

What a surprise! Just as the party for our participants and their caregivers was winding down, in pops Santa. And we all had our pictures taken! So much fun and frivolity. The morning started with the Dry Heat Pickers jamming as we enjoyed a festive lunch with holiday cookies. Everyone had been introduced to each…

SLFD CAP plans training class for February

Brian Curry The Community Assistance Program (CAP) of the Sun Lakes Fire Department is looking for new volunteers for a training class scheduled for February. If you are interested please phone Paul Legere at 602-284-4498. Paul is the chairperson of the recruitment committee and will help you through the application process and answer any preliminary…

IronOaks Tennis Club members keep on competing

Jack Sanders and Len Paulson competing in the Southwest Adult and Senior Tennis Tournament

Denise Lott The Southwest Adult and Senior Tennis Tournament was held in Tucson in early November. On the humorous side, Dana Billingsley of Scottsdale and Len Paulson of IOTC were the only entrants in the 80 age bracket singles, so they got permission to play the “final” at the new Ironwood courts. This was a…

Lady Sluggers begin season

Lady Slugger Terry Finley (courtesy of Core Photography, LLC).

Larry Wolfe The Lady Sluggers, Sun Lakes’ ladies senior softball team, begin their season on January 4. The first home game at the Field of Dreams is on Wednesday, January 6. The full home schedule is shown below. All games start at noon. The Sluggers are members of the Valley of the Sun League and…