Frank Nechvatal To our members, please mark down Thursday, Sept. 24 on your calendars. That is our first meeting of the 2026–27 season. We will start at 6 p.m. in the Lakeview Room. This meeting will focus on plans for this year’s Oktoberfest, scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 24. We will collaborate with the Lion’s Club…
Category: September 2026
September 2026, Community News
Neighbors Who Care Delivers More Than Ice Cream
Jenny Sanderson Sometimes the smallest gestures make the biggest difference. This summer, Neighbors Who Care has been surprising homebound clients with a special delivery—an ice cream treat accompanied by a cheerful sign that reads, “Here’s the Scoop… You’re the Best!” While the ice cream is certainly enjoyed, the true purpose of these visits is to…
September 2026, Card Games & Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Understanding the FargoRate System
Steve Farm In the game of pocket billiards, player skill is commonly measured using the FargoRate system. This system assigns a number to a player’s ability, usually ranging from about 200 for beginners to over 800 for top professionals. Knowing where you fall on this scale helps you better understand your game and set realistic…
September 2026, Association News
Palm Trees
Bonnie Marcus, ACC Committee It’s that time of year when all palm trees should have been trimmed in July. Thank you to the homeowners who had their trees trimmed in July. With the monsoon season here, the high winds really cause a mess in everyone’s yards. If you have a palm tree, please get these…
September 2026, Association News
Resident-Driven Life Enrichment: The Heart of Our Actively Independent Lifestyle
Lance Williams, Executive Director, Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes At Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, we believe retirement should be one of life’s most rewarding chapters—a time filled with opportunities to learn, connect, explore, and continue pursuing the passions that make each person unique. While beautiful residences, exceptional dining, and outstanding amenities are important, it…
September 2026, Association News
Social Events
Horse Races Sundays, Sept. 6, Horizon Room, 1 p.m. Come cheer on your favorite horse and join us in the Horizon Room for the final horse race of the season! Be sure to bring $1 bills, but nothing larger than a $10 bill will be accepted. Be sure to arrive early to grab a bite…
September 2026, Community News
Savor Retirement: Savor Digital Identity in Retirement
Tim Malone Digital identity in retirement refers to the way a person represents, expresses, and manages themselves online. It includes the digital traces they create—such as social media profiles, online communities they participate in, personal websites, shared photos, written reflections, and the ways they communicate with others through technology. In retirement, digital identity becomes a…
September 2026, Community News
Mark Your Calendar for Blood Drive on October 10
Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross will hold our next Blood Drive on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Office, 9531 E. Riggs Road from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please be sure to schedule your appointment by going to our website: www.sunlakesposse.org and click on…
September 2026, Community News
In Passing – September 2026
Joan Carline Joan Carline, beloved matriarch and steady heart of her family, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, at Vesta House Hospice, with her granddaughter Danielle Powers by her side. She was 96. Born June 2, 1930, in Jersey City, N.J., Joan grew up in the joyful swirl of grandparents, parents, cousins, and lifelong…
September 2026, Card Games & Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Is Pickleball Really America’s Fastest-Growing Sport?
David Zapatka Not only is the answer to that question a resounding “Yes!” but it is also an absolute phenomenon. Pickleball was named America’s fastest-growing sport for the fifth consecutive year following 2025, when data showed 24.3 million players in the U.S. alone, a 171.8% increase over the previous three years, as reported by the…