We held our usual six derbies. They were spread over four schools. There were youngsters from Learning Foundation Back to Basics School, Mesa; Willis Jr. High ESL Classes, Chandler, three groups from San Marcos Elementary, Chandler, and Concordia, Mesa. There were a total of 149 fisher persons. As schools’ budgets are tight the club assisted…
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Clubs & Classes, December 2016
Anglers’ Flea Market proceeds at work
We exist to offer grade school youngsters a chance to have a day doing something many have never done. They get to meet a new adult that has taken time to help them have a new and fun experience. Please join us. The fall fishing outings are over for now but will resume in the…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Anglers are cutting bait
The schools are booked so it is time to get ready to help some kids have the time of their life. The dates are all in November starting with Friday the 4th, Wednesday the 9th, Tuesday the 15th, Wednesday the 16th, Thursday the 17th, and Wednesday the 23rd. If you are new in town or…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Anglers are ready for a great fall
Our first meeting for the fall will be in the Mirror Room of Sun Lakes Country Club on September 6 at 7:00 p.m. We are just starting to contact and get replies from area schools. Watch for our column in October for all the dates for our fishing derbies. For any new folks out there,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Anglers sponsor professional angler Ron Johnson
Dan Hall Want to learn more about fishing? What baits are making them bite? Or, get tips from a pro on fishing techniques? Come and ask Ron. Stop by and ask Ron at Shoppers Supply in Sun Lakes on March 5. Ron is looking forward to seeing Sun Lakes residents and answering your questions. He…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Anglers preparing for Spring fishing
We are making plans for the spring fishing derbies. Looks like March will be a busy month. We have commitments for Tuesday, March 1 and Friday, March 11. The club, of course, will host the Grandparents Derby. As usual, it is on the Saturday before Easter witch is the 26th. It is always very popular…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Anglers wind up the fall fishing
Dan Hall The anglers finished their second fall fishing derby on November 10. This group included a school class of all international immigrant students learning English. There were 27 youngsters on a chilly morning but the fishing was very good; lots of laughter and helping each other land the fish. We receive hands on help…
Clubs & Classes, November 2015
Help the Anglers help children
Dan Hall The anglers have finished their first fishing derby where we teach local schoolchildren to fish. Our next outings are Tuesday, November 10, Thursday, November 12, Tuesday, November 17, Wednesday, November 18 and Thursday, November 19. You do not have to be a member to help the kids fish. Fishing with children is a…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Anglers fall fishing is here
The dates for the fall fishing are set. They are Thursday October 8, Tuesday, November 10, Thursday, November 12, Tuesday November 17, Wednesday, November 18 and Thursday, November 19. You do not have to be a member to help the kids fish. It is a very rewarding experience; their excitement and smiles are contagious. The…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
The Anglers are gearing up for fall fishing
As soon as school is in session we will be scheduling the fall fishing events. The Anglers sponsor about 13 fishing derbies a year. We had a very successful spring with six derbies. All but the grandparents derby in the spring are for children from surrounding grade schools where many of the children don’t have…