Beat the Heat with Desert Artists Club

Sue Sindelar Welcome August! Because we spend more summertime indoors here in the desert, it provides an opportunity for activities we love and enjoy, like painting and all things artistic. Engaging our minds, hearts, and hands in the creation of art is not only good for our spirits, but has been scientifically shown to increase…

The Foundation Donates to Agave Quilters Guild

Bill Becker, Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation Treasurer The mission of the Agave Quilters Guild is to promote the appreciation of quilting, to encourage quilt making and collecting, to contribute to the knowledge of quilting through education, and to promote friendships and philanthropic endeavors. The Agave Quilters Club has seven Friendship Groups, which have been…

Like to Hike?

Warren Wasescha The incredible beauty of hiking trails in this part of the world is incomparable to many other places. Over the years, it has been a joy to have experienced so much beauty hiking with the Sun Lakes Hiking Club. An electronic picture frame on my desk reminds me every day of some of…

Playing Tennis Is a Family Affair

Katy Hansen In 2009 Bob and Maureen Pivec moved from their home state of Minnesota to Sun Lakes. They were relocating to be close to two of their three daughters’ families and their 12 grandchildren. Bob and Maureen quickly became part of the Sun Lakes community and the Cottonwood Tennis Club. Bob, a retired teacher…

Daughters of the American Revolution

The Gila Butte Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) sent two delegates to the 133rd Continental Congress in Washington, D.C., in July. Regent Suzanne Young and Susan Campbell attended the annual business meeting. Each year DAR members from around the world meet at the DAR National Headquarters during the summer to report…