Category: March 2024

Unity: The Field of Potentiality

Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Community. We celebrate Peace, Love, Light, Joy, and Healing. We practice affirmative prayer and positive thinking, and we support one another in living a Spirit-centered life. Rev. Jeanne MacLaughlin is our spiritual leader, and she gives us our lesson on Sunday at 10 a.m.…

Sun Lakes Posse

Bill Shedd On Jan. 27 the First Responders Open House at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse office was attended by a large number of Sun Lakes residents, which made this event a success. The MCSO (Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office) staff, Sun Lakes Posse, and the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority want to thank all who…

Easy, Multi-Seasonal Plants

Dannette Hunnel It’s March. It’s springtime, and that means planting to all who enjoy gardening. Unfortunately, many people think, “Why plant now? I’ll soon be leaving for the summer.” Others will think that planting annuals now is labor intensive and expensive, only to lose the plants in the extreme summer heat. Don’t despair. There are…

St. Paddy’s Green Dance March 3

John Yu You are invited to Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Club’s St. Paddy’s Green Dance on Sunday, March 3, at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. Our dinner, dance, and live music venue continues because of the fantastic support from Sun Lakes residents. As residents change, our venue has also changed accordingly. We are open to the public,…

Writers’ Group – March 2024

Telephone Ruby Regina Witcraft Just in time, and as I was sensing a writer’s block, the phone rang. Not being one to miss an opportunity, I decided to write on my, not so good, relationship with the phone. It was my best friend when inviting a caller to join a riding class in horsemanship but…

SLCC Presents the Desert Winds Concert Band March 3

Rosemary Kovatch Back by popular demand, the Desert Winds Concert Band will be returning for a wonderful afternoon of music. You will hear a variety of showtunes, jazz, marches, and other traditional concert band music to create an afternoon of fun and excitement while bringing back memories of music you have always enjoyed. This is…

What’s Keeping You from Volunteering?

Sheryl Keeme, Neighbors Who Care Executive Director When I meet someone for the first time around the Sun Lakes community, sometimes the first thing out of their mouth is, “What an awesome organization that is!” or “You do such good work!” The sense of pride I experience when I hear those words makes me feel…

Rad Trucks and Retro Vibes!

Get ready to step into a time capsule of ’80s and ’90s vibes at the 3rd Annual Classic Truck Show (’98 and older) in downtown Chandler, Ariz., set to take place at 125 E Commonwealth Place on March 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, the event promises an impressive lineup featuring 600 classic trucks and…

Card Scores

Tuesday Night Cribbage Jeff Scott Join us for Cribbage every Tuesday night at 6:15 p.m. in the Cottonwood clubhouse A-7 Painting Room. Games are organized by Stan Wengrzyn. 1/02. 1st Patty Donahue 14+103, 2nd Liz Schubert 13+108, 3rd Jeff Scott 12+76, Low Bill Bade 2-90, Perfect Score Patty Donahue, 23 Hand Bill Bade, 24 Hand…

Cottonwood Tennis Club Championships

Jerry Higgins The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat comes and goes. These are 2 of the 12 teams who participated in Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) championship matches during the week of Jan. 8. In the 4.0 Red Division, Jeff Villareal and Mike Jaltuch took away the trophy from runner-up team Sid Porter…