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.…
Tag: Community
May 2026, Front Page
Hiking Club Breaks Last Year’s Record
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…
May 2026, Generals
Dive Into Summer: New Adventures Summer Semester 2026
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…
April 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Playing in the Wind
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…
April 2026, Front Page
Cottonwood Pickleball Club Welcomes You!
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…
April 2026, Generals
More Than a Move: Embracing Your Best Life at Robson Reserve
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,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2026
Hiking Club Update
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…
March 2026
The Shy, Quiet Type
Dannette Hunnel Look around our community and you’ll see silver grey bushes. They don’t stand out, but they are everywhere. It’s a quiet bush of sorts in that it’s not beautiful or brightly colored, just plain and simple. But look again and you’ll see that it can be quite pretty. Better yet, it is a…
March 2026, Generals
Connection, Conversation, and Community: Join Us for Breakfast or Lunch
Lance Williams, Executive Director, Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes As Executive Director of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, I have the privilege of seeing every day how meaningful connections are formed, not just through shared experiences, but also around a table. Food has a remarkable way of bringing people together, and it’s in that spirit…
March 2026, Front Page
Pickleball Serves Up Competition, Community, and Charity
Rod Badgley Pickleball players, spectators, and community supporters alike will have something to celebrate when the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club hosts its highly anticipated NIT Tournament March 2–4. This three-day event blends exciting competition, community connection, and charitable giving, making it one of the most vibrant gatherings of the spring season. Interest continues to surge,…