Sharon Rae Syvertson Sharon Rae Syvertson, former resident of SunBird, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, after battling many years of Parkinson’s disease. She married Gary Syvertson on Aug. 12, 1961. She was the mother to son Mark and daughter Julie. She was a gifted, creative quilter. She had a witty sense of humor,…
Category: July 2023
Community News, July 2023
Reflecting on Juneteenth and Preparing for July 4th: Celebrating Freedom and Unity
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In the tapestry of my life, I embrace multiple captivating roles. I am not only a pastor, but also a devoted doctoral student in pursuit of knowledge. Moreover, I proudly serve as an Air Force Reserve Chaplain, donning the uniform to safeguard the cherished freedom…
Front Page, July 2023
Garden Club Rock Hunt
Community News, July 2023
Rangers Honor Veterans
Michael Berry Your Arizona Rangers-Sun Lakes Company was honored to participate in a flag placement ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on Memorial Day. Burial in a national cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active-duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Red Hat Society
The June 2 Red Hat Society (RHS) training class held at the Oakwood Country Club was a huge success. Thirteen Queens attended the class. Donna Hempel from Hat Quarters helped us learn how to navigate through the Red Hat website. For those who are still struggling or couldn’t attend, there will be a future class.…
Card Games & Sports, July 2023
Golf President’s Report for June
Card Games & Sports, July 2023
Pickleball Summer Schedule
Welcome to our newest (and returning) club member, Michael Rue! Summer play continues Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7 to 9 a.m., and Wednesday and Saturday nights at 6 p.m. (Thrills and Drills will return in the future.) Sign up on Team Reach for open play times so that we know we will have four…
July 2023, Card Games & Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Shot Selection
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, it is time now to learn about shot selection. Mary Littlewood says the ideal sequence of shots provides a means for all four players to get to the net where pickleball is won and lost as opposed to…
July 2023, Card Games & Sports
Card Scores
Tuesday and Friday Texas Hold ’em Vic Kinser We meet at 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday in the Navajo Room. We play a tournament-style Texas Hold ’em Poker game with a $5 buy-in. Approximate payout for 1st 60%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 10%, plus a separate pot for high hand of the night. New players…