Celebrating 40 Years of Hiking

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Forty years ago, Sun Lakes resident Paul Seibert and his friend Leo Fontaine decided to informally start the Sun Lakes Hiking Club. Paul had been hiking on his own in the area for several years and felt others might find hiking as adventurous and interesting as he did. He…

Raising the Bar in Sun Lakes: Sun Lakes Pickleball Club, IronOaks

A Message from Joe Koken, Club President Since its establishment in 2008, the IronOaks Pickleball Club has mirrored the explosive national growth of the sport, evolving into one of the Southwest’s most dedicated and thriving organizations. Our mission is centered on maximizing the enjoyment, health benefits, and community fellowship that pickleball offers to players of…

Thank You, Rotary Club

Dr. Honora Norton Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) members who deliver the monthly Sun Lakes Splash newspapers and Source Books gathered for a group photo. Once a month, the Sun Lakes Splash newspaper makes its appearance on more than 16,000 Sun Lakes driveways. If one is in his/her front yard when this happens, you’ll…

Rotarians Gift 90,000 Dictionaries Over 22 Years

Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director In the Summer of 2002, Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) member Dwight Grotewold visited the Rotary Club of Logan, Utah, where he learned about their innovative elementary school initiative known as “A Dictionary for 3rd Graders.” Drawing on his experience as a former K-12 teacher and his…

Veterans Day Concert: Honoring Our Veterans

Linda Rauch If you came last year to the Veterans Day concert, which garnered rave reviews, you certainly won’t want to miss the concert this year! A 50-voice choir composed of volunteers from our community has been diligently working to present six patriotic songs, directed by Richard Gibson, the director of Valley Opera. Also, notable…