Charlene Petragallo and Bill Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Foundation is undertaking a new, ambitious fundraiser on the morning of Oct. 19. Many Sun Lakes residents have had firsthand experience with the services provided by our firefighters and EMTs. The Walk-A-Thon, Supporting Our Firefighters, One Step at a Time, is a fundraising event designed to…
Jim Carlson Pickleball does not stop at the Sun Lakes Cottonwood Palo Verde pickleball courts during the summer months. Starting in May, the courts have been home to the Firebird Ladder League with 25 to 30 players each Thursday evening. Each week, the courts have been equally attended by men and women showcasing their skills.…
Warren Wasescha, Sun Likes Hiking Club I was hiking down the Echo Canyon trail on Camelback Mountain with a friend on a warm day. A guy in his 40s passed us, quickly hopping from one rock to another down the trail, carrying a bottle of Aquafina in one hand and a cell phone in the…
The Sun Lakes Posse maintains donated medical equipment items that are available for use by all residents of Sun Lakes and SunBird for three months, free of charge. The following is a representative listing of our available medical equipment: • Metal canes (height adjustable) • Walkers with seats and walkers with wheels • Crutches •…
Marilyn Conner Hope you are all finding some place to stay cool. Remember, we now meet on the second Monday of each month October through April. We have no classes in the summer but will resume in October. Our next class is Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. in the Computer Learning Center in Cottonwood. At…
Becky Donatelli The Daughters of the American Revolution Gila Butte Chapter, NSDAR, are having a busy summer, from attending the annual State Conference to witnessing our nation growing with new citizens. Eight Gila Butte Daughters were in attendance for the conference, learning new information about genealogy, listening to what other chapters were doing, and learning…