Eileen Turner Sew-N-Sews ushered out 2024 in style with their annual luncheon. This year they dined at the Palo Verde restaurant. They enjoyed a presentation by the Sun Lakes Chordaires. Many of the Special Interest Groups continue to do some extraordinary projects. The SOS (Sharpen Our Skills) Group has been working on techniques to make…
Cindy Templeton Have you ever wondered how our favorite quilting stores choose their fabrics from so many fabric companies? Have you ever found an amazing fabric panel but are not sure what to do with it? Lauri McAlpin of Quilt Central Studios and the online panel shop Focus on Fabric will answer those questions and…
Mary La Tourelle The Agave Quilt Guild held their annual holiday luncheon on Dec. 4 at the Palo Verde clubhouse, with 50 members in attendance. Skillfully planned and executed by members Faith Bragg and Georgia Hartman, this year’s theme was “Winter Party.” Georgia donated 60 teacup pincushions, which she made from her family’s three-generation collection…
Sarah Marks Local artists transform simple gourds into stunning works of art. For over 4,000 years, gourds have been more than just vessels. From ancient Egypt to modern-day America, these versatile fruits have been used for everything from water carriers to musical instruments and artistic creations. Today, a group of talented artists in Sun Lakes…
Karin Hansen If you are fairly new to the game of bridge, played many years ago, or have played some social bridge, there is an opportunity for you to get back into the game and improve your skills. The Thursday morning Novice Bridge Group is open for new members! Don’t let the word “duplicate” scare…
Dianne Zimmerman Sun Lakes Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, south building, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. There are games for all levels of play. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to game time.…
Carol Ritter Damian taught himself to play bridge using an online website. Prior to bridge, he had played poker, cribbage, and 500. When he began playing at Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club, he was mentored by Donna Hofer. This was in 2019. Now, five and a half years later, he has earned his Life Master,…
Bridge for the True Beginner. Classes are on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. in the Friendship Room at Sun Lakes Country Club for five weeks, Jan. 22 through Feb. 12. Tuition is $60 plus texts, available at a discount from the instructor. This is an introduction to the game of bridge, including opening…
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV) will feature two speakers at its Sunday, Jan. 19, meeting. Dawn Quinn, Donation Coordinator/Outreach at the Arizona Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and Matt Hartman from Honor Flight Arizona will detail the important free services their organizations offer veterans. JWV’s meeting takes place…
Would you like to speak Italian and meet others who enjoy speaking it? Whether you are a native speaker or someone who wants to brush up on your Italian, come join us for friendly conversation. We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5:30 p.m. (from October through May) at the Cottonwood Country Club Computer…