Every Thursday afternoon a group of instrumentalists meets at a room near the Cottonwood Library to practice their ensemble music. Some songs are bluesy, some are pop standards, and some are classics. Of course, they also have many patriotic songs on their playlist. Some of the musicians are members of other community bands, while some…
April 2024, Generals
Play an Instrument?
April 2024, Generals
Learn How to Navigate Anti-Israel and Anti-Semitism on College Campuses
The Friends of Israel, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, and the East Valley Jewish Community Center will present “Navigating Anti-Israel and Anti-Semitism on College Campuses,” a discussion for current and future college students, parents, and grandparents, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, at the East Valley JCC. The evening will address what to look for…
Features, April 2024
Announcing the Autobiography of Artie Wachter, Former Sun Lakes Resident, ‘My Remarkable Life in Sports – Desire, Dedication, Discipline’
Bob Kehoe When discussing the history of soccer in the United States, the name Artie Wachter must be included. Through his lifelong participation in the sport, first as a player, then a coach, referee, instructor, and camp director, he played a significant role in popularizing soccer to the level it is today in this country.…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Recipients Honored at JWV 30th Anniversary Luncheon
Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 will install its officers at the April 14 luncheon celebrating the Post’s 30th anniversary. The event will be held in Sun Lakes at 11:30 a.m. in the Poolside building at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. The speaker will be Reggie Yates, Arizona Veterans…
April 2024, Sports
Hole-In-One – April 2024
An Ace for Becky! Barbara Arakelian Congratulations to Becky Donatelle who scored a hole-in-one on hole 3 at Sun Lakes Country Club using her #5 fairway wood on Feb. 27, 2024. Way to go, Becky Ken Bunch Gets a Hole-in-One! Barbara Arakelian Congratulations to Ken Bunch for scoring an ace on Valentine’s Day on the…
April 2024, Generals
Release the Ladybugs
Dannette Hunnel Aphids are bad for plants. Ladybugs will eat aphids. April is the time to purchase ladybugs at nurseries or online from direct ladybug suppliers. The ladybugs (also known as lady beetles or convergent lady beetles) are collected from the foothills and mountains in California and therefore prefer the cooler, damp weather. The bags…