U.S. Marines—Flag and Seal, Song, and Motto

Flag and Seal: Marines used the Grand Union flag, and possibly the Gadsden flag (yellow flag with a “Don’t Tread on Me” rattlesnake), during the assault on New Providence Island, Bahamas, March 3, 1776. During the 1830s/1840s, the flag consisted of a gold-fringed white field centered with an eagle and anchor with “To the Shores of…

African American Association of Sun Lakes

African American Association of Sun Lakes (A.A.A.S.L.) was founded Sept. 1, 2001, by a small group residing in Sun Lakes, Ariz., who wanted to connect, both culturally and socially, with others having like interests and backgrounds. As a group, one of their goals was to proudly showcase and share the African American culture with other…

Relishing Pickleball: Forehand Groundstroke

David Zapatka Forehand Groundstroke Quoting from Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence, by Mary Littlewood, when hitting a forehand groundstroke, “from the moment the ball leaves the opponent’s paddle, you should be tracking its flight with your eyes to aid you in judging the speed and direction of the ball. Move to the…

Cottonwood Lady Niners Start New Season

Cottonwood Lady Niners are ready for a new season of golf, fun events, renewing friendships, and welcoming new members. The first scheduled day of golf is Thursday, Nov. 4, starting with a meeting on the patio at 12:30 p.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Members should sign up through the Genius app prior…

Veterans Day Commemoration

Join us at the flag pavilion in front of Sun Lakes Country Club on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. We will have water available for you. Several local veteran chapters are preparing a program for you, and the Sunset Grill will furnish refreshments following the program.