Jojo Meyer Several weeks ago, a woman whom we didn’t recognize knocked on our door asking for help. Because we grew up in the Midwest, helping comes naturally. Lending her a hand in such a small way led our eyes, ears, and hearts to further awareness of the common struggles that seniors face. She shared…
Tag: Community
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Start of Summer Hiking
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club June marks the start of summer hiking. For some club members, that means reacquainting themselves with trails near their summer homes in places like Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Michigan, and Canada. For others, it’s a well-planned trip to visit family in northern climates. And for still…
May 2025, Generals
A Message from the IronOaks President
Pat Horning, IronOaks President It’s Always Nice to Be Home! Dear IronOaks Residents, I hope this message finds you well! For those who may not know, I work full time in a position that requires frequent travel, often spending significant time on airplanes. While I enjoy exploring our country and meeting people from diverse backgrounds,…
Generals, May 2025
Crystal Drive Nonagenarians Celebrate 546 Years of Living the Good Life!
Candy Clark On March 30 more than 50 neighbors on East Crystal Drive celebrated the birthdays of six amazing nonagenarians. Their combined ages totaled 546 years. Being 90 or 90-plus years didn’t seem to be slowing any of them down much! They felt that living in the Sun Lakes community and taking part in the…
May 2025, Front Page
Hiking Club Season Wraps Up
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club By the numbers, we did a lot of hiking this season. Collectively, over 5,400 miles were hiked by our club—enough miles to walk or hike from Los Angeles to New York and back. There were 109 unique hikes and 140 club members participating. Ed Molieri hiked the most hikes…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Board Games, Card Games, Word Games
Karen Vollis Do you enjoy playing a variety of games? We have separate tables for playing board games, card games, dice games, party games, or word games. We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games! We play games in Oakwood, Sun Lakes, but can schedule an event at your…
April 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Resetting the Rally
David Zapatka You’re in a crosscourt dinking rally and your opponent continues to put you under pressure with consistent dinking that tries your patience. The rally becomes more difficult as your opponent pushes you closer to the sidelines with shots close to the net. How long can you dink like this? Is it a battle…
April 2025, Generals
IronOaks Food and Beverage Options Were Profitable in 2024
Pat Horning, IronOaks President IronOaks Food and Beverage Operations Were Profitable in 2024! Did you know that the average lifespan of a non-chain restaurant is around five years, with a significant portion failing within the first year and most closing within five years of opening? And did you know that it was only seven years…
March 2025, Generals
Your Community Needs You, Become An Arizona Ranger
Bill Boone Are you ready to make a difference in your community and be part of a legacy that spans over a century? The Sun Lakes Company Arizona Rangers are looking for dedicated individuals to join our ranks. As a Ranger, you’ll play a vital role in supporting local law enforcement and serving the public.…
February 2025, Generals
Living Actively Independent: Experience Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes
Residents of Sun Lakes, I hope this message finds you well and thriving in the new year as part of our vibrant community. At Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where independence and an active lifestyle flourish—a place where life is lived to its fullest, no matter your stage…