Sharlene Jerome As the sun rises on a new year in Chandler, SunBird Tennis is stepping onto the courts with fresh momentum, renewed purpose, and a shared excitement for everything 2026 has in store. “New Year, New Game” isn’t just a slogan—it’s the spirit of a community that continues to grow, compete, and celebrate the…
David Zapatka Dinking is often misunderstood as purely defensive play—a soft, patient exchange while you wait for your opponent to make a mistake. The most effective pickleball players know that dinking can be a powerful offensive weapon. Aggressive dinking transforms you from a passive participant into the player dictating the pace and creating opportunities to…
Mary Humecke All local Southeast Valley women are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the AAUW Southeast Valley Branch (SEV) held on the third Monday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the IronOaks clubhouse in the Bradford Room. On Jan. 19 a representative from Civic Engagement Beyond Voting (CEBV) will be…
The Sun Lakes Posse maintains donated medical equipment items, which are available for use by all residents of Sun Lakes and SunBird for three months free of charge. The following is a representative listing of our available medical equipment: • Metal canes (height adjustable) • Walkers with seats and walkers with wheels • Crutches •…
Lance Williams, Executive Director, Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes It is my pleasure to extend a warm and heartfelt invitation to all our neighbors and friends to join us for a series of festive, family-friendly events we’re hosting as we begin 2026! One of my greatest joys in this role is helping to build meaningful…
Welcome to the club, Linda Brown! Welcome Back Party on Nov. 8 We had more than 25 players who played and socialized. The food was great, and the camaraderie was even better! Community Days Community Days was awesome! Kathy and Brian Long hosted the pickleball table and gave out loads of information. TeamReach Reminder Remember…
David Zapatka No man’s land, sometimes referred to as the transition area, aka the kitchen, is the area of the pickleball court between the non-volley zone line and the baseline. Think of it as a space 11 feet long and 20 feet wide; two feet behind the non-volley zone line and two feet inside the…
Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Supports Gila River Indian Community School Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes is honored to support Gila River Indian Community Casa Blanca School. Members have supported the school through AWIM (A World in Motion) jetcar mentoring/competitions, library book donations, and gifts of lawn…
Are the Lions Right for You? Have you ever wondered what the Lions Club does or what being a Lion is all about? If you are interested in learning more, we encourage you to attend one of our monthly meetings and see firsthand how we serve the community. Our group gathers on the third Tuesday…
Doug Winaus and Katie Hernandez Hometown/State: Phoenix, Ariz., and Los Angeles, Calif. Doug and Katie have been married for 41 years. They have three children and four granddaughters. Their interests include gardening and spending time with family. Carol Merrill Hometown/State: Edmonds, Wash. Carol has one child. She enjoys traveling, walking/hiking, and her dog.