Ken Duquaine Last March, members of the Sun Lakes Camera Club (SLCC) were treated to a Zoom presentation of the wildlife of Costa Rica by Phoenix Camera Club member Cindy Marple. The exotic diversity of that small country’s wildlife is truly amazing. Unfortunately, those of us who enjoy photographing wildlife aren’t necessarily in a position…
Ken Duquaine When one thinks of the Arizona desert, what probably comes to mind are stately saguaros, glowing chollas, or vast stretches of sparse, brown terrain. And while those images are certainly accurate for much of the year, springtime brings a new and exciting look to many areas of our Sonoran Desert with the appearance…
Bette Hargrave Dear Friends and Readers: It’s January, 2021, for you and December 10, 2020, for me as I write. COVID-19 is still running rampant. Please wear masks, wash hands, and keep distance! Doreen Taylor, the Sun Lakes Country Club Head Librarian, a few years ago brought me into the Library Volunteer Group, and a…
Ann Posiviata Yes, that’s right, it is monsoon season again. The desert is a very surprising and wondrous geographical location for weather—from the extreme temperatures of over 110 degrees in the Phoenix Valley to the freezing temperatures of 32 degrees in the depths of the Grand Canyon. Yet, nothing is more spectacular than an Arizona…
Judy Wegener 6/2/20 Pink Ball +1 Net 1st Place (tie) Jan Cobb, Janice Dahl, Kerri Jerome, and Mary Eberle; Joyce Switzky, Linda Hillyard, and Betty Peer; Debbie Ebel, Nettie Dingler, Kiwi Munoz, and Lynda Smith 6/9/20 T&F Holes Flight 1: 1st Lynda Smith, 2nd Debra Emerick, 3rd (tie) Donna Smid, Judy Bray, and Betty Ulrich;…
Bette Hargrave Dear Friends and Readers: I’m an amateur birdwatcher who enjoys the songs, antics, and beautiful wonder of our feathered friends. The June/July issue of Birds & Blooms is all about hummingbirds and the blooms that attract them. Along with advice regarding feed for our smallest feathered friends, it has fantastic pictures of many varieties!…
James Harrald Happy New Year and welcome to another season of gleaning fruit for the Sun Lakes community! Our Kickoff Coffee for volunteer fruit pickers will be held on Jan. 25 at 10 a.m., and we have a new location. This year, we will be in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood, not at SLCC. Please…
Karen Shaffer 1. Attend events, such as the Memorial Day Service held annually at the Flag Pole Pavilion near the SLCC. Hear the tributes to our veterans and stories from veterans, such as Arden Rowley, former POW during the Korean War. 2. Donate to the Poppy Drive held each year to fund services for…
Pastor Jerry McGhee While watching the Discovery Channel I was reminded of how similar the church is to a flock of geese – yes, geese! First, when geese fly in formation they travel 70 percent further than when flying alone! Christians are more successful in their journey when gathered together, praying together and working together. Second,…
Doug Ross The Community Men’s Bible Study has commenced and is now called Faith Matters. The meeting takes place every Wednesday morning from 8:00-9:00 a.m. and is open to any and all men in Sun Lakes. Pastor Jerry McGhee announced that it is led by Doug Ross and the current study series is titled “Jesus,…