JWV Salutes U.S. Marine Corps Band Percussionist

Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 congratulates its distinguished active-duty member Kenneth Wolin on his promotion to Master Gunnery Sergeant of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Corps Band. This title is the 9th and highest enlisted grade in the U.S. Marine Corps. Kenneth is the son of JWV’s past Commander…

Sun Lakes Reiki I Class in September

Rina Cupples Aches and pains? Don’t sleep too well? Tummy out of sorts? Over stressed? It may be very beneficial to give yourself daily Reiki treatments (Reiki is pronounced Ray-Key). Reiki is a word meaning Universal Life Force—that’s the living energy in and around all living things. Each of us has chi, or ki, energy…

SLCT’s ‘The Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ Opens July 18

Five women who were all on the same swim team reunite annually in a quaint cottage on the Outer Banks, N.C. Team captain Sheree Hollinger (played by Janine Schneck) uses her extraordinary organizational skills to plan activities, as well as menus, for the group, much to everyone’s dismay. Dinah Grayson (played by Sally Holberg) simply…

The Boys and Girls of Summer

Jerry Higgins Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) plays its normal seasons of tournaments, club socials with other communities, and organized club play during the months from September through its closing event, a picnic at Sisk Park, ending the season in March. After that, a good number of players retreat from Sun Lakes’ temperatures to the northern…

Billiards Isn’t Just for Men Anymore

Toni Reider Please join us for Ladies Day every Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until noon, at Cottonwood in the Pool Room. The gals get together and enjoy learning all kinds of pool hall games, have good conversation, and enjoy listening to music, all while making new friends. No fee is required, and no commitment…

Summer Hiking Safety

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club It’s that time of year again when summer heat clashes with a desire to keep hiking. As much as it’s nice to exercise in air-conditioned comfort, there is something about getting out in nature that has a strong appeal for many. With highs sometimes exceeding 110 degrees in the…