Bill and Jeanne Becker Please join your fellow Sun Lakes friends and neighbors on Saturday morning Oct. 24, from 8 to 11 a.m.by participating in the second annual Firefighter Walk-A-Thon at the Oakwood Country Club. Join us for a fun-filled morning dedicated to showing our first responders how much we appreciate their professional and caring…
Starla Kramer The Sun Lakes Garden Club invites you to attend the upcoming meeting on Sept. 15. Visitors are always welcome. The club meets all year, on the third Tuesday of the month, plus one field trip/class each month. The professional speaker will be Adriane Hopkins. Her expertise is “Butterflies!” She’s an Arizona resident who…
George Abernathy In July, the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club (SLFFC) was able to sponsor a second fly fishing trip for disabled veterans with Arizona Veterans Fly Fishing to Colorado. Bob Ludwig, a SLFFC member and I joined six veterans and their lead person for two days of exceptional fly fishing in Colorado. We spent…
Residents of all Sun Lakes communities and their guests are invited to raise a stein and celebrate at the upcoming Oktoberfest, scheduled for Sept. 19 on the Sun Lakes Country Club front lawn. This new community event promises an afternoon of craft beer tastings, entertainment, and socializing while bringing together residents from across all Sun…
Phyllis L. Carr The banning of books goes back to ancient Rome and Greece, with philosophers like Socrates facing censorship, usually for political reasons. Although the Library of Alexandria was caused by an out-of-control fire, its demise symbolized the loss of great knowledge. During the Middle Ages, even the Bible was banned if it wasn’t…
It’s no secret, it gets really hot in the Sonoran desert during the summer months. Summer in Arizona’s East Valley means triple-digit temperatures that are dangerous—even deadly—for dogs and cats. As temperatures soar, pet owners need to take extra precautions to keep their furry companions safe. Understanding the risks and knowing how to prevent heat-related…