Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool indoors and…
Sun Lakes Community Theatre is pleased to announce that we are sponsoring a brand-new entertainment opportunity! The evening will include a buffet dinner and a variety of entertaining acts, along with Cornbread and Beans, a short, one-act play directed by Kate King-Turner. It will all be happening Jan. 16 and 17, 2024, in the Arizona…
Pastor Mitch McDonald I am writing this article for the November edition of the Splash on Saturday, Oct. 7. Like all across this nation, I awoke this morning to the news that Israel had been invaded by Hamas. My mind immediately went to Psalm 122:6-9, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you…
Sun Lakes Friends of the Library has lined up five authors for their free Nov. 8 event. All are Arizona based whose writings are a mix of genres, styles, plot periods, and locations. Come and welcome our guests Donis Casey, Laurie Fagen, Margaret Morse, Karen Odden, and Betty Webb. The program will begin at 11…
Jerry Higgins Cottonwood Tennis Club star Ron Ryer continued his winning ways in the San Diego Senior Tournament. Ron brought home the gold medal from the men’s doubles tournament and continued his collection of valuable metals by winning the silver medal in mixed doubles later that afternoon.
Fall migration brings changes in what birds are visiting. In October, on a walk around a lake in Sun Lakes, we might see local birds like a snowy egret, a green heron, and a few mallards. But come November, there are large numbers of American wigeons returned from a 4,400-mile flight from Northern Canada. Then…