Judy Wolthausen Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed your holidays surrounded by family and good friends. In 2018, when I moved here, I joined the IronOaks group, and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made since moving here. The group is made up of such wonderful women who in no time became…
Starla Kramer The monthly meeting of the Sun Lakes Garden Club on Feb. 20 will feature Francesca Claverie Cantu. Ms. Claverie Cantu is a conservationist and Native Plant Program Manager at Borderlands Nursery & Seed. She hails from an alfalfa farm in Calexico, Calif., where her family has strong roots on both sides of the…
Richard Hawkes The introduction of cornhole to the Sun Lakes community followed the usual path of a new activity in an adult community. About five years ago, John and Barbara Byczko (formerly from Indiana) started inviting friends to come to their backyard for a night of fun with a new sport unknown to most folks. It…
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ As the desert winds of February sweep across Sun Lakes, we are gently reminded of a unique season in our calendar—a time when love takes center stage in its various hues. February, a month often associated with Valentine’s Day, invites us to examine deeper into…
John Terranova, President The first half of our club’s bocce season was completed on Jan. 7, and divisional winners were honored at our Awards Potluck held at Sisk Park the following Sunday. Colleen Linko, membership director, took charge at the first session event to hand out nearly $1,500 in cash prizes to 42 teams (82…
Dottie Wodraska December continued the fun of robust league play for the Sun Lakes Lady Niners in spite of the colder weather. The Sun Lakes Lady Niners is a fun group of ladies of all ages and golfing abilities, from beginners to more advanced levels of play. A different game is played each week based…