Cheers Singles Group News

Cathy Merritt Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 158 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out,…

Low Vision Support

Linda Horton Diagnosed with low vision? On the second Wednesday of each month, you can find support at the Sun Lakes Low Vision Club. We learn from experts, and from each other, how to live with less and less vision, remaining independent and finding assistance as needed. Significant others and friends are welcome. Wednesday, Aug.…

In Passing – August 2026

Jan Bobbett Jan Bobbett, wife, mother, and friend, departed this earth peacefully at her home in Sun Lakes, Ariz., surrounded by family and friends on June 29, 2026. Jan is survived by her wife and long-time partner of 26 years, Kris Eikelberger, her son Philip Housel (wife Cynthia) of San Francisco, brother Ronnie Bobbett, a…

The First Line of Defense: How to Handle Unexpected Contact

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers can’t scam you if they can’t reach you. And when they do reach you, they’re counting on one thing, that you’ll engage before you think. Virtually every scam begins the same way: with contact you didn’t ask for. A phone call from an unfamiliar number. An email warning…

2 Your Health: Chiropractor Goes from Worst to First

I’ve spent my career helping people get out of pain—neck, back, disc problems are my wheelhouse. But for years, one condition made me dread Monday mornings: shoulder pain. If patients had graded me on shoulders, I’d have been last in the class. Today, it’s my favorite condition to treat. Here’s how that happened. I’m very…