Clubs & Classes

Fascinating array of speakers at Rotary

Senator Bob Worsley

Norm Noble At the Rotary Club meeting on January 5 there will be two speakers, Dr. Ross Bremner M.D., Ph.D. and John Sentz. The title of their presentation will be “Applying Current Medical Research to Save a Life.” Dr. Bremner is the Director of the John and Doris Norton Thoracic Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital…

Bridge Results

Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Alan Behr The Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club games are now held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma School Road. Open games are held on Monday at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. There also is a Novice game Thursday…

Oakwood Artists’ League news

Members of the Oakwood Artists’ League (OAL) who met for their annual holiday meeting in early December. Group photo by R. Weary.

Joyce Weary The Oakwood Artists’ League (OAL) has been active in Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes since 2003 and currently has 40 members. Members meet every Friday all year in the Art and Framing Room in the Oakwood Arts and Crafts building. There they paint in several different mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed…

Water aerobics in Cottonwood

Karen Hall Winter is in Sun Lakes. Even though the temperature can be on the chilly side, we try to still have our water aerobics. We dress accordingly while in the pool as well as when we go back home after class. Our schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00-9:00 a.m. and Saturdays from 9:00-10:00…

Hit the new year walking

Sue Schwartz Lace up your sneakers, bring a water bottle and join the I Love Walking group. Walking is the perfect form of exercise. It requires nothing but time and your own two feet. Walking at your own pace in the safe environment of our Palo Verde lounge, dining room, surrounding patio, Pro Shop, tennis…

Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch

Two rare Christmas owls caught by artist Phyllis Mills. Phyllis is a prolific artist living here in Sun Lakes and daily labors diligently to please her followers with her timeless gourd art.

Our December meeting was held on December 17 at the Arts and Crafts room of Sun Lakes Country Club. A fun-filled afternoon began with much chatter and catching up after the Thanksgiving holiday followed by all kinds of delightful food and tasty treats. Squeals of delight began with our annual Christmas ornament theft round and…

Lions Club hosts Peace Poster awards for students

Pictured left to right are Chandler School representative Mr. Jeff LaBenz, Sun Lakes Lion Peace Poster Chair Carolyn Barrans, Vice President Lion Lorna Snedigar and Intel Community Engagement Manager Renee Levin. Intel makes a cash donation to help in the cash awards to the local winners.

The Sun Lakes Lions Club is proud to participate in Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest and the photos show that. Each year, Lions clubs around the world proudly sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. This art contest for kids encourages young people worldwide to express their visions…

Lady Sluggers begin season

Lady Slugger Terry Finley (courtesy of Core Photography, LLC).

Larry Wolfe The Lady Sluggers, Sun Lakes’ ladies senior softball team, begin their season on January 4. The first home game at the Field of Dreams is on Wednesday, January 6. The full home schedule is shown below. All games start at noon. The Sluggers are members of the Valley of the Sun League and…

Next Cotillion Dance features 19-Piece Swing Band

Susan and Michael Cohen

Rob Spade The Sonoran Serenade Big Band will be featured for the next elegant black tie dinner dance. This group performs in a traditional 19-piece swing band configuration plus two vocalists. They will provide an elegant and sophisticated ambiance for our dinner dance. Music clips and more information about the Sonoran Serenade are available on…