Sue Bart At the first meeting for 2024, members learned an easy technique for creating patchwork in which seams line up perfectly. Pam Rackley, the guest speaker, showed some favorite new products and a demo of how grid foundations are used. Pam showed some samples by Ten Sisters EasyPiecing Grid and SmartGrid. Some members have…
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, local Red Hatters will host a Chic Boutique vendor event in the San Tan Ballroom at the Cottonwood Country Club located at 25630 S. Brentwood Drive in Sun Lakes. There will be approximately 30 vendors, each selling a variety of different items. The event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
Judy Wolthausen Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed your holidays surrounded by family and good friends. In 2018, when I moved here, I joined the IronOaks group, and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made since moving here. The group is made up of such wonderful women who in no time became…
Starla Kramer The monthly meeting of the Sun Lakes Garden Club on Feb. 20 will feature Francesca Claverie Cantu. Ms. Claverie Cantu is a conservationist and Native Plant Program Manager at Borderlands Nursery & Seed. She hails from an alfalfa farm in Calexico, Calif., where her family has strong roots on both sides of the…
Richard Hawkes The introduction of cornhole to the Sun Lakes community followed the usual path of a new activity in an adult community. About five years ago, John and Barbara Byczko (formerly from Indiana) started inviting friends to come to their backyard for a night of fun with a new sport unknown to most folks. It…
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ As the desert winds of February sweep across Sun Lakes, we are gently reminded of a unique season in our calendar—a time when love takes center stage in its various hues. February, a month often associated with Valentine’s Day, invites us to examine deeper into…
John Terranova, President The first half of our club’s bocce season was completed on Jan. 7, and divisional winners were honored at our Awards Potluck held at Sisk Park the following Sunday. Colleen Linko, membership director, took charge at the first session event to hand out nearly $1,500 in cash prizes to 42 teams (82…
Dottie Wodraska December continued the fun of robust league play for the Sun Lakes Lady Niners in spite of the colder weather. The Sun Lakes Lady Niners is a fun group of ladies of all ages and golfing abilities, from beginners to more advanced levels of play. A different game is played each week based…
St. Steven’s 11th Annual Baby Bottle Drive will be starting on Feb. 14 and ending on March 24. Bottles will be available before and after masses and at the main office. Monies from St. Steven’s Baby Bottle Drive have gone to help pregnancy clinic centers in the Greater Phoenix area. The following letter is from…
Linda Cools Every new year, millions resolve to make or keep their New Year’s resolutions. Whether or not you frown on making resolutions or fail to keep them, everyone seeks to make small improvements or changes in their routine. But many people view resolutions as unattainable and unrealistic goals. That might be because they bite…