Play Ball! … Again!

Larry Wolfe Major League Baseball’s 2023 season may be winding down with the World Series now underway, but Sun Lakes Senior Softball is just beginning its 2023-24 season. Opening Day was pushed back to Oct. 31 due to overseeding issues, but we’re now underway. Doubleheaders are played every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday morning at the…

Hiking Club Open House and Picnic Dates

Interested in social hiking and live in Sun Lakes or SunBird? Come learn more about the Sun Lakes Hiking Club at one of our October Open Houses or at our Welcome Back club picnic in early November. We are a friendly, inclusive group of hikers who welcome all able-bodied hikers. We hike around the Valley…

Risen Savior Lutheran Church Novemberfest

Mark your calendars for Risen Savior Lutheran Church’s Ninth Annual Novemberfest on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. It’s almost time for one of the Sun Lakes area’s best social events—the Risen Savior Novemberfest gathering! This event features lots of good German food, including brats, hots, sauerkraut, potato salad, and dessert, along with…

Softball Opening Day Fast Approaching!

Larry Wolfe It’s not too late to join us for the upcoming Sun Lakes Senior Softball Fall Season, but time is getting very short. The registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 12. Players will be drafted onto teams shortly thereafter. If you’re new to our league, it is important that you attend practice sessions before the…

Halloween and Pet Safety

First and foremost, your bowl of candy should be for trick-or-treaters, not for Spot and Kitty. While your favorite Halloween pumpkin and decorative corn are relatively nontoxic, if ingested by Spot or Kitty, they can cause gastrointestinal upset. And if the piece eaten is too large, blockage could occur. So keep an eye on your…