Category: February 2023

Lesly’s Dance Fit

Lesly Holness Exercise is one of the most important pieces of any healthy lifestyle. This class has all you need, and it’s actually fun, too! According to a recent study, group exercise with learning routines can actually reverse brain changes that occur due to aging. People in the study who did a variety of routines…

Sun Lakes Lady Niners

Sheila Barton The Sun Lakes Lady Niners finished 2022 in very good spirits. Everyone is looking forward to 2023 and playing a lot more, and a lot better golf. On Jan. 10 at their monthly meeting, the new officers for 2023 were announced, as well as the Club Champion and Presidents Cup. After the meeting,…

Desert Artists Club News

Sue Sindelar Desert Artists Club members are busy creating wonderful works of art. Our club members meet each Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Ceramics Room in Cottonwood. All artists are invited to join, who live in any of the three HOAs within Sun Lakes. This long-established club is a diverse group of…

Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank Thanks Residents

Ellen Engel Matthew’s Crossing was formed and became a 501(c)(3) community-based, non-profit organization serving the working poor in 2005. From its humble beginnings of serving 800 people in its first year, Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank currently serves over 124,000 people in need each year with the help and dedication of over 70 regular volunteers and…

Meet Mel Moss

We want you to meet one of our Sun Lakes Chorale singers. Mel Moss is a member of the Sun Lakes Chorale, and we are honored to introduce him as the member with the most longevity in this group. Here is just part of his story. Mel was originally from Rochester, Pa., and later his…

Norris Invitational Tournament

This year Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) will host the Ninth Annual Norris Invitational Tournament (NIT), named in honor of Dick and Maureen Norris. They realized pickleball was becoming a popular sport and went on a mission to convince our community to build permanent pickleball courts. It was accomplished in 2012. Now Sun Lakes…

SLCC Ladies Pitch and Putt

2023 kicked off on Jan. 5, despite cloudy skies and chilly temps. That being said, attendance was strong, and enjoyment was high. The hotly contested play featured a special “Roll of the Dice” and ultimately produced some very impressive scores. One team posted a score of 25, followed closely by several scores of 24, but…

Rovers Rest Stop—A Fun-Filled New Year!

A new year is upon us, and with our “Kids” being such an important part of our lives, this is a perfect time to commit to making their health and well-being an even bigger priority. Here are just a few ideas that can improve the lives of our Kids. Measure your pet’s food—every time! An estimated…

Unit Happenings

Unit 11 Penny Dilles, HOA Secretary The Unit 11 monthly board meeting will be held on Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. in the Computer Learning Center, Meeting Room 1, at the Cottonwood clubhouse. All homeowners are welcome to attend. Unit 19 Dear Unit 19 Townhome Owners: Please mark your calendars for the following Unit 19…