Tracy Newcomb, Sun Lakes Community Church Dementia. One word with so much weight to it. One word that can strike fear, or at least some apprehension, into the strongest of people. One word which so many of us are all too familiar with. As if the word isn’t difficult enough to deal with, the statistics…
Tag: events
October 2024, Generals
Sheriff’s Posse to Hold Shred-A-Thon and Drug Take-Back October 26
Bill Shedd The semi-annual National Drug Take-Back and Shred-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9:30 a.m. until noon for shredding, and from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for drug take-back at 10440 E. Riggs Road (northeast corner of Riggs and Alma School Roads). The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the Heroes Home…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Savvy Travelers Club to Meet October 17
Jeanette Rajamaki The kick-off of our fall meetings will start on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Saguaro Room with Azamara Cruises. It has been years since they visited Chandler/Sun Lakes. Briefly, Azamara consists of four ships, 650 passengers, and is the leader in Destination Immersion Experiences; overnights and long, full days in…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Women’s Connection Team Plans Upcoming Season
Sun Lakes Women’s Connection is planning their programs for the new season, starting Nov. 14 in the Oakwood clubhouse ballroom. Monthly events include inspirational speakers (local and from out of state), special features of interest to women, and fabulous musicians. Program and reservation information will be in the November issues of the Sun Lakes Splash…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
New Adventures in Learning – October 2024
Discover Hidden Gems and Benefits at Chandler-Gilbert Community College! Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 9 a.m. for an informative session about the New Adventures in Learning program and our partnership with Chandler-Gilbert Community College. When you join New Adventures, you are automatically enrolled as a student at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. This is an…
October 2024, Generals
The ImproVables Present the Third Annual Halloween Show on October 28!
Kate King-Turner Looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween? Come to The ImproVables’ brand-new Halloween dinner show at Cottonwood in the Saguaro Room! Tickets for the dinner and show are $30. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the buffet dinner is at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. The buffet dinner includes…
October 2024, Generals
The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation Annual Fundraising Gala
This year’s theme is Mistletoe Martini. Event coordinators are Jan Hawkes, Jeanne Duncan, Jade Neff, and Karen McGowan who are arranging a glamorous and elegant semi-formal dinner dance to be held on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the San Tan Ballroom in Cottonwood Country Club. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with a cash bar, basket raffles,…
October 2024, Religion
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Murray Siegel October is a busy month at Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC), starting with the High Holidays. Rosh Hashanah services will be held on Oct. 2 starting at 7 p.m. and Oct. 3 starting at 10 a.m. The Kol Nidre service on Oct. 11 will start at 7 p.m., and the Yom Kippur service…
October 2024, Generals
Annual Diamond Lake Luminaria and Food Donation Walk
Steve and Robyn Moody Mark your calendars! Save the dates! Please join us for our 20th Annual Diamond Lake Luminaria and Food Donation Walk on Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. each night. All food donations help to fill up the food shelves for those in need during the…
October 2024, Generals
Senior Games Questions and Answers
Ray Texeira Thanks to everyone who has sent us emails with comments and questions. One of our favorite emails comes from Mary J. who writes, “I am physically healthy and play pickleball and golf every week, while my husband has health issues and cannot join me. These Senior Games open up the opportunity to compete…