Category: February 2024

Whatever You Do, Don’t Stop Now

Pastor Mitch McDonald, Sun Lakes Community Church It is now February. One month of 2024 has already flown by. At this point, many of us have either succeeded in accomplishing some goals for 2024 or failed. Personally, I am not one to usually make a lot of resolutions, but having goals in our lives is…

African American Association of Sun Lakes

J.B. Appling Rosetta Sheer, a longtime member of the African American Association of Sun Lakes (A.A.A.S.L.) and resident of Palo Verde, would like to extend an invitation to other Sun Lakes residents to join the A.A.A.S.L. and become members of this fun, nonprofit organization, which is open to all, with the objective of bringing together,…

Restless Minds Is Back

This freethinking group meets once a month for an in-depth, lively discussion on any and all topics ranging from serious to more frivolous. Our group meets in the Sewing Room at Oakwood on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. No membership is required. Just come and enjoy a lively discussion with open-minded,…

Music Programs at Sun Lakes United Church of Christ

Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ The AARP says that music can keep your brain healthy(found in the Dec. 1 email to members). Sun Lakes United Church of Christ (SLUCC) agrees! Music also adds depth and meaning to worship. This fall we found ourselves searching for a choir director. We were…

Julie’s Fitness Classes

Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for…

It’s Always Fun with the Fun Lakers!

The holiday parties are over, and the decorations are put away. Now it’s time to relax and enjoy all our community has to offer. The Fun Lakers (best social club around) has lots of activities planned so you can reconnect with neighbors and friends or meet some new ones! Many members have already renewed, and…

SunBird Lions Club Bingo

Arlene Block What a great way to start the new year with playing Bingo at SunBird Golf Resort and even having a double-your-money winner. On Jan. 5 SunBird Lions Club started the year with some great new games and lots of goodies at its snack table for a nominal fee. The lucky winners were Maggie…

Play Pickleball and Tennis: IronOaks Racquet Club Plans Event to Benefit Neighbors Who Care

Sheryl Keeme Planning is underway for Play It Forward, the Third Annual Tennis/Pickleball Event to Benefit Neighbors Who Care, on Saturday, April 6. All fun pickleball and tennis play will take place at IronOaks Racquet Club. Representatives from several Sun Lakes/South Chandler communities are involved in planning this year’s event, and everyone is encouraged to…

Night of Prayer at Risen Savior Lutheran Church

Join us on Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, north building, 23620 S. Alma School Road, for a special time for all generations to gather together to spend an evening in prayer. This evening will include time together as a large group, but also feature prayer stations where you…

Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood: APPL News and More

Lorri Morgan The Cottonwood Pickleball Club has fielded five teams for this season’s APPL (Arizona Pickleball Players Association) competition. There is a Women’s 2.5, Women’s 3.0 (65 and older), Women’s 3.0 (50 and older), Women’s 3.5, and Men’s 4.0. All four of the women’s teams won their first match. As of this writing, the men…