Ellen Engel Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank was established with a mission to combat hunger within the community. Initially, the organization had modest beginnings but has grown significantly to address the increasing needs. Matthew’s Crossing was formed and became a 501(c)(3) community-based, nonprofit organization serving the working poor. From its humble beginnings of serving 800 people…
Tag: Bridge Club
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
Love Playing Cards?
Dianne Zimmerman Sun Lakes Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m., at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, south building, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. There are games for all levels of play. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to game time.…
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
Leadership Day at Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club
Carol Ritter President of the club, George Hofer, recently held a leadership day involving board members and all members who have integral positions in running the club. Games are held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Please join us! For more info, contact George Hofer at 480-748-1242.
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
SLDBC President Jim Utter Passes the Torch
Carol Ritter Jim Utter retired from the Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club (SLDBC) after 14 years as president. Over these 14 years, he has encountered more than 1,100 club members and is familiar with most of the names. Jim and his wife Eileen, who has supported him every step of the way, were honored at…
January 2025, Clubs & Classes
Want to Engage in Mental Gymnastics?
Dianne Zimmerman Sun Lakes Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, south building, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. There are games for all levels of play. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to game time.…
Clubs & Classes, June 2024
Reach Out Sun Lakes: June + Triple-Digit Temps = Danger of Dehydration
Many of our Splash readers probably remember the mega-hit song of the Bee Gees, “Stayin’ Alive.” When our daytime temperature here in the desert rises to the triple digits, our first line of defense is to be and remain well hydrated at all times in order to “Stay Alive.” It all comes down to this:…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Annual Bridge Club Awards
Jim Utter Each year, Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club recognizes advancing player top performance for the year in specific skill levels denominated by master points accumulated through the end of the prior year. There are three specific advancing player point ranges for which trophies are awarded. For 2024, Gordon Tam won the Nancy Espy award…
April 2024, Features
Duplicate Bridge Club
James Utter, President Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club is a member-owned organization providing bridge games four times weekly to roughly 300 members. On Feb. 20 the club held a special ceremony to honor Lindsay Cantoni for exceptional and long-running voluntary service to the club. At the end of December, Lindsay stepped down from 14 years…
March 2024, Generals
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Providing Food to Others
James Meagher The roots of the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in the United States are often credited to the parades started by poor Irish immigrants who came to America seeking relief from hunger and oppression during the potato famine period in Ireland in the mid-19th century to cities like New York, Boston, and Chicago.…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Bridge Results – December 2023
SLCC Monday Morning Partnership Bridge 10/16. 1st Bernie Ross and Bev Anastasia, 2nd Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 3rd Ron and Mary Kent 10/23. 1st Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 2nd Sally Culbertson and Liz Shubert, 3rd Joe and Joan Silver; Slam: Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach 10/30. 1st Maurine Howell and Valda Wiggers, 2nd…