James Meagher The roots of the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in the United States are often credited to the parades started by poor Irish immigrants who came to America seeking relief from hunger and oppression during the potato famine period in Ireland in the mid-19th century to cities like New York, Boston, and Chicago.…
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February 2024, Generals
Built By Referral Realty Golf Cart Parade 2023
Karen Jankovich The annual Sun Lakes Country Club Golf Cart Parade, sponsored by Built By Referral Realty, took place on Dec. 15, 2023. The decorated carts lined the clubhouse parking lot. The parade took off with many wonderfully decorated golf carts driven by Christmas revelers. Golf carts were covered in sparkling lights and displayed merry…
February 2024, Generals
The ImproVables Appearing at Sun Lakes Country Club
Publicity Committee The ImproVables are returning to Sun Lakes Country Club on Feb. 21 to present an evening filled with Love and Laughter! The “love-ly” evening includes a delicious Italian buffet dinner. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is at 5:30 p.m., and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. The cost of both the show…
November 2023, Generals
Back to the ’80s
Sun Lakes Country Club hosted a Back to the ’80s evening on Sept. 16 on the North Patio. Music was provided by DJ Jamal. Dancing, beverages, and costumes were enjoyed by the many remembering their past. Costume contest winners were Patty Birza and Ron Beck who after tying the contest with another couple, won after…
Front Page, November 2020
Help on the Homefront
Peter Meade On Saturday, Nov. 21, at Sun Lakes Country Club between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., the Arizona Patriot Guard Riders and Sun Lakes Rotary Club are hosting an appreciation festival to celebrate veterans. Come out and have a bit of lunch and a drink, while checking out the silent auctions and other veteran…
Generals, July 2019
Matthew’s Crossing wins Diamondbacks Foundation award
Ellen Engel Matthew’s Crossing announced that they are honored because they have been selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation for a $100,000 award for the purchase of a new refrigerated van and other badly-needed transportation equipment. Here are some Arizona hunger statistics: Arizona is tied as the fifth worst state in the U.S. for overall…
Generals, July 2018
Sun Lakes Country Club
Diamondbacks Baseball Trips Dates: July 31, August 25 and September 17 Time: Tuesday, July 31, bus departs SLCC at 11:00 a.m. Location: SLCC Parking Lot/Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ Cost: $45 Enjoy suite-level seats, round-trip bus transportation and all-you-can-eat food at Chase Field! Tickets will go on sale for each game after the previous game…
Generals, February 2018
Sun Lakes Country Club
Happenings at the Sun Lakes Country Club Library Sharon Lavender Hasn’t 2018 been wonderful? We have had above-average temperatures most days. Those who love reading still find the time to enjoy a good book. The Sunday Arizona Republic publishes two lists of the best-sellers. You will find many of these books in our library. Check the…
Generals, October 2017
Sun Lakes Country Club
Upcoming October events Blood Drive Date: Friday, October 6 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: SLCC Parking Lot Find the hero in you! Please bring a photo ID and donor card. Free cholesterol testing with every donation! Sign-up sheet for scheduled appointments available at the Administrative Services desk at Sun Lakes Country Club. Day…
Front Page, September 2017
Sun Lakes Country Club celebrates 45 years
Driving to Sun Lakes in the 70s and 80s seemed like an oasis destination in the middle of the desert. It was the only community in the area, and none of the now-developed areas of Chandler existed. Alma School Road was a two-lane street with a ditch on either side, and the drive consisted of…