Aero Club visits Sky Harbor tower, TRACON

Aero Club members and guests visited the Sky Harbor Airport tower and TRACON.

Gary Vacin Thirteen Sun Lakes Aero Club members and guests had a rare opportunity to visit the Sky Harbor Airport tower and TRACON (Traffic Control Center) facility February 26. The visitors were split into two groups. One visited the tower, where they enjoyed a panoramic view of the airport and countryside, including numerous aircraft landing…

Line Dancing with Judee – April 2015

Dancers who attended the Sunday, March 1 line dance at SunBird.

To have had the opportunity to teach line dancing at SunBird for 15 plus years makes me realize how important it is to dancers who really embrace and understand what I teach them, understand my philosophy and the reasons for how I teach and then watch them dance is rewarding for everyone. While we dance…

How safe is your home?

Are you leaving for an extended period of time this summer? What measures should be taken to leave your home safe for the summer? This program will be presented by the Sheriff’s Department Possee and the Sun Lakes Fire Department. There will also be information on the new medical flash drive available through the Sun…

Sun Lakes Garden Club updates

Leslie Schleicher with February Program speaker Lee Ann Aronson

Pauline Lee In February our members learned from speaker Lee Ann Aronson, Maricopa County Master Gardener, how to grow tomatoes for a winter and a summer crop. Aronson gave us detailed methods to grow tomatoes successfully. Even in hot weather keeping roots cool to 75 degrees was possible by mulching 6-10 inches above the ground.…

IMGA Golfer of the Month

Dean Bierly

My golfer of the month for April is none other than “Deano” Dean Bierly. Deano is probably one of the most recognizable IMGA members because of his many years behind the desk of the Ironwood Pro Shop. Deano was born in Washington, D.C. and was raised in suburban Maryland. While attending Oxon Hill high school…