David Zapatka Reader, friend, and bridge player, Maria Davis, writes, “I ran across a word that was new for me today: ‘contronym’, a word that can have opposite meanings, like sanction or oversight. I ran across it playing a New York Times free online game called Connections—a fun daily quiz. A quick Google search turned…
Gary Vacin The Sun Lakes Aero Club has announced a slate of speakers for its gatherings for 2025-26. The events begin with camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. at the Cottonwood Country Club Lecture Hall. The public is invited to attend all gatherings. The Nov. 17 speaker will be Pete…
Julie Hedges After surviving another hot Arizona summer, we look forward to cooler days. Fall is also when we kick off the new season of the Sun Lakes Roadrunners (SLRR) RV Club! Our first meeting of the season is on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Sun Lakes Oakwood Country Club in the Poolside Activity building.…
Maria Davis Bridge for the True Beginner. Classes are Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Genesis Room at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma School Road. The six sessions run Oct. 15 through Nov. 19. Tuition is $72 plus texts, available at a discount from the instructor. This is an introduction…
Thinking about the fun and health aspects that social hiking can offer? Come learn about the Sun Lakes Hiking Club. Our club hikes across the Valley and beyond on some amazing trails. You’ll experience great scenery and vistas from all different vantage points. And you’ll have a good time socializing with other members of the…
Sue Prudencio Welcome back, everyone. I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. I am looking forward to cooler weather. Our monthly meetings will resume on Oct. 2. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month in the ballroom, beginning with a social hour at 4 p.m., the meeting at 5 p.m., and a…