Celebrating the Decades Karen Kwartler On March 22, unit 46 in Oakwood held a pot luck dinner to celebrate the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. The event was held in the Poolside building and about 55 neighbors participated. We enjoyed great food, friendly company, and good old fashioned fun! One of the best parts of living…
Lance Williams, Executive Director, Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes At Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, we believe that choosing an independent living community is ultimately about choosing a lifestyle—one filled with vitality, purpose, and genuine connection. As executive director, I often share with future residents that the true keys to longevity and well being aren’t…
SLCT Recent Board Electees Sun Lakes Community Theater’s (SLCT) board members are resident volunteers with diverse professional backgrounds and civic commitment. They include performing arts leaders, public servants, educators, financial experts, and community administrators. Kate King-Turner, president, draws on an extensive executive background in managing 501(c)(3) organizations. Now retired, she leverages her administrative leadership with…
David Zapatka Summer is coming and the sun is out. The sun is beautiful, but it’s also a genuine challenge on the pickleball court. We love playing in it and we occasionally curse it while squinting into a lob we’ve completely lost. Playing pickleball in the sun is a complicated relationship. You need a strategy.…
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club By the numbers, we did a lot of hiking this season. Collectively 150 active hikers hiked a total of 6,500 miles, 20% more miles than last year. Total AEG (average elevation gain climbed) totaled over 900,000 feet, or about 170 miles straight up into the sky, almost the equivalent…
Kyle Messner The temperatures are rising, and so are your opportunities to learn, create, and explore! Registration for the Sun Lakes summer semester opens May 18, offering a fresh lineup of classes, workshops, and outings for every interest. Get Creative and Give Back Join one of our most anticipated workshops, “Make a Bowl, Make a…
David Zapatka Wind is the great equalizer on the pickleball court. It doesn’t matter how polished your dink game is or how powerful your drive is; a stiff breeze can turn your best shots into unforced errors in a hurry. The good news is that with a few smart adjustments, you can use the wind…
Jeff Dunn For many people, playing pickleball may not be in the cards. Whether it’s limited mobility, caring for a loved one, work commitments, or simply not being interested in sports, you may not want to step onto the court. But the Cottonwood Pickleball Club just might be the right place for you anyway. Social…
Lance Williams, Executive Director, Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes At Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, I often speak with prospective residents and families who are weighing an important decision: whether to remain in a longtime family home or consider a move to an independent living community. The family home is often filled with cherished memories,…
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Snakes are out there, so be careful. Our hikers spotted four snakes on the trails the first week of February. Warmer weather is in play, a bit too soon for my liking. Eighty-four club members and their companions are headed to Page, Ariz., on March 16-19 for our Special…