A lot of things in the Sun Lakes and SunBird area have changed in the last 35 years. One thing that hasn’t is that the summers are very hot, and seemingly getting hotter. Back then, Kenneth Ratliff started a one-man HVAC business called K & R Refrigeration. Well, because Kenneth was so good at what…
Category: August 2019
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Writers Guild
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Guild is a group dedicated to improving our writing skills. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the La Vista room from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. After discussing a topic on how to improve our writing, we share excerpts from our own memoirs, essays, fiction or…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Mosaic workshop
Come make a mosaic patio table on Aug. 28, from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. A raw steel, furniture-grade base will be a wonderful addition to a patio home as is, but once we design and create a beautiful mosaic for the top, it becomes outstanding! Join Mosaic Guys in the Glass Studio at the…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Bridge Results
Monday Afternoon Bridge Melvin Huser June winners: June 3: 1st, Rose Brown; 2nd, Bob Namon; 3rd, Mary Jo Howe. June 10: 1st, Arley Mulder; 2nd, Rose Brown; 3rd Shirley Jackson. June 17: 1st, Barb Davis; 2nd, Dave Davis; 3rd, Dorothy Syke. June 24: 1st, Gunter Deflieze: 2nd, Carol Phillips; 3rd, Bob Hamon. Wednesday Morning Mixed…
Sports, August 2019
Robson resident Kim Soule sets record cycling time trials at National Senior Games
The National Senior Games took place in Albuquerque, NM, this past June 14-25, marking the 32nd year in the history of the games. This year’s event was epic, with numerous records being shattered. Nearly 14,000 senior athletes were in attendance – an all-time high participation record. Along with that record, Sun Lakes’ own Kim Soule,…
Sports, August 2019
New courts are coming!
Jenifer Walden Good news! General Acrylics is the company that has been awarded the contract to resurface sports courts 1 and 2. This is the same company that did such a great job constructing courts 3 and 4 a few years ago. Demolition will begin in July and should be completed by the end of…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Spanish Conversation Group beats the heat
¿Se habla Español? and are you looking for a fun, friendly and lively group to practice your Spanish? We’re your group and always welcome new participants. We continue to meet throughout the summer every Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at the Oakwood Country Club.…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Garden Club summer update
Julie Anderson Summer is here, and the temperatures are rising! This is typically the time of year when we all kick back and relax, but the SunBird Garden Club continues to focus on projects within our community. First up, is the new garden being installed along Championship Drive. Our Garden Club has teamed with the…
Generals, August 2019
Golf carts: Please follow all traffic laws
Carol Nault Many golf car drivers are ignoring stop signs and speed limits. On one occasion, two golf cars sped through the four-way stop at the main boulevard while cars were approaching the intersection. I have also observed golf cars running various stop signs and speeding throughout the community. Please ensure that you are driving…
Sports, August 2019
SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s and Women’s Golf Associations mix it up
Jeanne Osterlund The second annual Mixed Sticks golf tournament was held on June 6, as last year was so much fun we had to do it again! Even though it’s summer, 64 golfers participated in the event. The format was a Ryder Cup match-play with blue and red teams competing for honors – and prizes!…