January 2016

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…

IronOaks Breakers Pool league holds traveling trophy

The traveling trophy stays here in Sun Lakes!

David “The Godfather” Mork On November 20 the IronOaks Breakers Pool League played a Home on Home 8-Ball Tournament against the Mission Royale Pool League in Casa Grande at their Pool Hall in the main Clubhouse in the development. There were eight members of the IronOaks Breakers Pool League playing eight members of Mission Royale,…

Operation Christmas Child

Norm Noble Twenty years ago, Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham, and a number of his friends sent several boxes of toys to Bosnian children for Christmas. Thus began a project which is now known as Operation Christmas Child. Since its beginning, Operation Christmas Child has sent several billion boxes to children over all over…

Fashions with a Flair

Barbara Schwartz Once again, we are pleased to announce our annual Fashion Show to be held at the Oakwood Clubhouse, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes, AZ. Be sure to join us at 11:00 a.m. on February 28 for a sumptuous luncheon, catered and served by the Oakwood staff. Then, the show of all…

New location for Agave Quilt Guild

Judith Kraker, Agave member and professional quilter, shares her delightful light-up Christmas quilt with attendees at the holiday party.

The Agave Quilt Guild, now over 20 years old, is moving to a new location beginning with the upcoming January 6 1:00 p.m. meeting. Agave now meets in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club. 25425 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85248 and not in Oakwood. Beginning with the January meeting, all…

CLGA handicap winner

Mary is pictured with Sean Decker for trophy presentation.

Judy Onken The first big golf tournament of the season this year was our Handicap Tournament. For the first time in recent history, the winner came out of the first flight. This happens so infrequently that our winner went home before all scores were reported in and had to be called back to celebrate. Mary…

Attention all crafters and artists

Diana Ellis Attention all crafters and artists – theSun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association will hold its annual general meeting on Monday, January 11 at 10:00 a.m. in the Friendship Room in Sun Lakes Country Club. All members and anyone interested in becoming a member are welcome to attend at which time we will hold…

The Road to Peace with Reiki

Lois Valleau What do you want to bring into your life in 2016? Along with tangible items, often we find we really want more peace, quiet, serenity and ease. These are qualities that can make all other things we do in our lives flow and Reiki can help you get them. Let me share with…