Hero Forever – Jack Holder

Joseph “Jack” Norman Holder of Chandler, Ariz., a World War II Pearl Harbor survivor, passed away peacefully at the age of 101 after a brief illness, on Feb. 23, 2023, with his dear friend Darlene Tryon at his side. The son of World War I veteran John and Margaret Holder, he was born in Gunter,…

Young Home Team Realtors Lakes Division Tourney Champs

Larry Wolfe The Lakes Division Winter Softball Tournament took place over three days at the Field of Dreams. In Game 1, the second-seeded A-1 Golf Carts club eked out a 20-19 win over third-seeded Young Home Team Realty. Manager Dennis Kennedy’s Golfers banged out 26 hits in the victory, with John Robinson’s four safeties leading…

Palm Springs Hike Delights All

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club After a lot of good planning from the organizing team, the payoff for this year’s Special Hike in Palm Springs, Calif., was a great trip had by all. Day 1 hikes began after a bag lunch picnic at the Sand to Snow National Monument, part of the national conservation…

Core Consulting and Spooner PT are Winter Session Champs

Larry Wolfe The Lakes Division Winter Session went down to the wire, with Manager Chris Jensen’s Core Consulting team winning the title with a 12-6 record. Manager Gary Hillabolt’s A-1 Golf Carts squad finished a close second at 11-7. Manager Jon Hendrikse’s Spooner Physical Therapy team ran away with the Sun Division pennant, finishing with…

Cheers Singles Group News

Cheers is a social club with a membership of 207 and growing. We are open to singles in Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Whether you are a year-round resident or visit us during the winter months, you are invited to become a part of the Cheers family. We offer many activities and programs,…