SunBird Lions hosted a 21S District Meeting and Educational Gathering Kickoff on Aug. 6 in the SunBird ballroom. District governor is Lion Chris Gibbs who, with his other leaders, presented a wonderful program attended by 120 men and women members from other Lions Clubs all over Arizona. Lions Fred and Joan Garmeson did a spectacular…
Memory Café, held each Monday at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, offers a free weekly support and engagement session for families living with dementia or cognitive change. We are looking for fun, engaging, and creative volunteer teachers to present a 60- to 70-minute class to our engagement session. Participants are interested, interactive, and love the…
Lion John Peterson The Sun Lakes Lions Club made a recent trip to the Hope Women’s Center in Coolidge, to deliver much-needed household and personal items. We also recently awarded Nathan Lam a 2022 Lions Scholarship for his continuing education. He is a first-generation American and son of former Vietnam parents.
Penny Petersen It’s time to start thinking and planning for the upcoming competitive season offered by Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC). There’s something for everyone and lots of opportunities for members to enjoy, including tournaments and social events. Become a CTC member and you’ll have plenty to do all season long. The following activities require membership…
David Zapatka Many people believe pickleball was named after founder Joel Pritchard’s dog who was named Pickles. Not true! Joel Pritchard’s son, Frank, recently came clean about the real reason the sport was named pickleball. It was a hot July afternoon on Bainbridge Island, Wash., in 1965 and 13-year-old Frank Pritchard was bored. He whined…
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club We live in a world of distractions. Try to get one thing done, and then a text message pings, a phone call comes in, or a breaking news alert is announced. The consequences can be a challenge. As one friend said, “When I feel constantly distracted, I don’t just…