Category: Clubs & Classes

Sun Lakes Garden Club updates

Leslie Schleicher with February Program speaker Lee Ann Aronson

Pauline Lee In February our members learned from speaker Lee Ann Aronson, Maricopa County Master Gardener, how to grow tomatoes for a winter and a summer crop. Aronson gave us detailed methods to grow tomatoes successfully. Even in hot weather keeping roots cool to 75 degrees was possible by mulching 6-10 inches above the ground.…

Sew-N-Sews news – April 2015

Hats off to the Wednesday, April 8 luncheon meeting of the Sun Lakes Sew and Sew at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. and is for members only. Be sure to wear your favorite hat. The new Board for next year will be installed. Bring your show and tell…

Fly fishing and women

Tammy Dockter shows her catch.

George Abernathy Who said fly fishing isn’t a women’s sport? Seriously, are they still living in the ‘50s when women were expected just to cook and clean? They haven’t met or know some of the female fly fisherwomen I know or know of. Take for example – Wendy Gunn has won multiple Arizona and National…

Fun Lakers Club

Belinda Anderson, Vice President/Publicity Chair Looking for a great way to meet people, have fun and make great memories all at the same time? The Fun Lakers Club is where it all happens. The number of new members joining is fantastic! Our March event – All I can say is wow! MAFIOSO MURDERS was an…

Life Beyond the Teabag – April 2015

Diane Eddy During the past six months our tea tasting classes have explored both exotic and well-known teas from China, Japan, Taiwan and India. On April 21, in the final class of this season, we will venture high into the Himalayas to a relatively new tea producing region — Nepal. The story of tea growing…

Bridge Results – April 2015

Pictured left to right are Michelle Steiner, Alan Behr and Derek Mansfield

Sun Lakes Bridge Club annual awards At the regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17 club President Jim Utter presented awards to several Sun Lakes Bridge Club members for performance during 2014. There are four annual awards, each with different criteria. After an individual winner’s name is engraved on his award, he or she may display…