David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “to properly execute a dink, stand just behind the non-volley zone line in a good ready position—well balanced, with your body weight over your feet and the knees slightly bent. Hold the paddle in front of your…
Category: July 2022
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
New Adventures in Learning: Energize Your Lazy Days of Summer
Jan Bobbett and Mary Kenny The pace of life is a little slower mid-summer, which makes it the perfect time to sit back and relax while taking one of New Adventures in Learning’s interesting classes that require no test, no homework, and no commitment to meeting multiple times. If you want to energize your lazy…
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
Desert Navy Update
Richard Volpe The month of July always brings about a new sense of excitement no matter where you are, as the summer is in full swing and the 4th of July weekend is filled with places to go and family and friends to see. Like many clubs in the area, the Desert Navy puts many…
Community News, July 2022
Resident Author: Local Author Releases Her Latest Book
Sandra Givens, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her latest book, Night Flight to Paris, available on Amazon. This story follows Sophie Jones, a young woman ready to travel to Paris with her friend Ellie. At the last minute, Ellie is unable to make the trip, and Sophie is apprehensive but decides she…
Community News, July 2022
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Over time, we can get used to how our home looks and functions and not realize that, with some remodeling, one can level up their experience and enjoyment. The National Association of Home Builders surveyed recent home buyers and ranked the top features they wanted. Here are the top 10 and the percentage who…
Community News, July 2022
Word of the Month: Eggcorn
David Zapatka Is it just me or are you hearing this too? It seems more people are using words or phrases that sound like but are mistakenly used in a semi-logical or seemingly plausible way for the correct word or phrase either on its own or as part of an expression. While at Rudy’s BBQ,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
SunBird American German Club News
Frank Nechvatal A tip of the Tyrolean hat to all of our members for a wunderbar season. We finished out this past season with our Patio Party. Our club will be in recess until September when we will begin the 2022-23 season on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. in the Lakeview Room. That meeting…
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
SunBird Clay and Ceramic Studio Is Newly Refreshed!
Deb Rollings and Mary Beth Kosiba The Clay and Ceramic Room is busier than ever this summer. If you have not been up to see our special place, stop by during the week. Not only has it been refreshed with new paint and new shelving, we are offering basic classes in Beginning Clay and Glazing…
Community News, July 2022
Arizona Rangers – Sun Lakes Company
The Arizona Rangers is an unpaid, non-commissioned civilian auxiliary that is available for the purpose of assisting and supporting law enforcement in the State of Arizona. The Arizona Rangers’ primary mission is to provide a professional presence of armed and well-trained law enforcement auxiliary personnel to positively promote, preserve, and enhance a safe, secure, comfortable,…
Community News, July 2022
The Heat Is On
Summer has officially hit Arizona, as we have already reached several 110-plus-degree days last month, and temperatures will continue to rise as we head into the dog days of summer. Remember, summer in Arizona is more than hot—it can be dangerous. Learn how to stay safe in extreme heat! • Each summer, heat illness sends…