Jacqueline M. Ruffino This year, America celebrates its 250th birthday—a remarkable moment in history. Two hundred and fifty years ago, in 1776, a group of determined men signed the Declaration of Independence and gave birth to a new nation founded on liberty, courage, and hope. It is hard to imagine all that has happened since…
Remember monsoon season is on its way and many of our desert plants love the added humidity; but it will get windy, and can deplete the soil in flower beds. A good thing to do in July is add iron to your soil and if you can stand it, this is a good time to…
Dr. James Scott and Karis Scott had their 60th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2026. To celebrate, four of their children and spouses plus five grandchildren had a wonderful trip on an Alaskan cruise in early June. Karis and Jim have lived happily in Sun Lakes for 14 years.
Murder Mystery Company’s Performance Well Received Residents at Robson Reserve recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Murder Mystery Company’s performance of Death of a Gangster, the same show being sponsored by Sun Lakes Community Theatre in July at San Tan Ballroom. Audience members loved the show and, according to sources, really “got into the…
Dale Goodwin, IronOaks President As the saying goes, “water water everywhere…”. That’s not entirely true for us Arizonians. As everyone likely knows by now, JW Water (JWW) acquired Pima Utility in November 2024. Pima was previously owned by Robson Communities. Pima provides water and sewer services, not only to IronOaks but also to Cottonwood/Palo Verde…
Jean Nelson Happy July, Sun Lakes! I recently heard a name that was new to me attributed to those of us who stay in Arizona for the summer: Firebirds! It feels quite appropriate. I take pride in the fact that I enjoy the summer months of high temperatures, because I can still golf early in…