Craig Garrett (Garry) Collins You have heard it said that if you do what you love for a living, you will never work a day in your life. This was especially true for Craig Garrett (Garry) Collins who passed away on June 2, 2020. Born April 17, 1936, in New York City, he was called…
Features, July 2020
In Passing
Front Page, June 2020
Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation Awards Grant to Sun Lakes Children’s Theater
Bill Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation was established to enhance the quality of life for the older population in the East Valley, including Sun Lakes residents, in the areas of health, education, and culture. Each year, the foundation accepts grant applications from local organizations to assist them in furthering their community service projects.…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
PCE Grant to Christine Walters
Linda Reber P.E.O. Chapter EN of Sun Lakes was pleased to present a check to Christine Walters while “socially distancing!” Christine is a valuable member of our community here. She is currently working a part-time job, as well as volunteering in our area while she is working on her nursing degree. The Program for Continuing…
Sports, June 2020
Cottonwood Men’s Tennis—Summer League 2020
Penny Petersen The bravest guys in the Cottonwood Tennis Club are those participating in the Thursday Summer League. While most other players are leaving for their summer homes or traveling to get away from the heat, these guys play all summer long at 8:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Temperatures are often above 90 degrees by the…
Features, June 2020
Julie’s Fitness Class
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her Total Body Conditioning class at SLCC in the Mirror Room, Mondays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She is currently accepting Silver Sneakers, United HealthCare-Renew Active, and Advantage,…
Features, June 2020
Answering the Call: Sun Lakes Resident Making and Donating Masks to AFMA
Brian Curry Sun Lakes resident Myrna Brower saw the request from the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority in Nextdoor.com for masks to be worn by our first responders and patients and went right to work. To date, she has provided over 200 masks to the cause! It’s community spirit like this that will get us…