Category: Clubs & Classes

Happenings in the Agave Quilters Guild

Debi Loofburrow The Agavé Quilters Guild met on Wednesday, March 2. Our guest speaker was Lori Schlage, manager of Chandler 35th Avenue Sew and Vac. Lori brought lots of new notions, fabrics, pre-cuts, and books for purchase at 20% off the entire order. As part of our community service efforts, team members Sherri Tanner, Betty…

Apple Club News

Gary Bross Your Sun Lakes Apple Club has begun classes with members present. Only members who have been fully vaccinated may attend the classes. Our December, January, and March classes conducted by Syed Fraz of Experimax focused on some of the basics and key features of the iPhone and addressed many iPhone questions and issues…

The African American Association of Sun Lakes

If you missed the great Jazz Showcase at the Chandler Center for the Arts in February, featuring Jermaine Lockhart, you have one more chance to hear this great saxophonist at this year’s annual African American Association of Sun Lakes Jazz in the Park on Saturday, April 16, at Tumbleweed Park/McDowell Pavilion, at 745 E. Germann…

Health and Fitness Classes at Cottonwood

Ila MacKerman Health and fitness can mean many things, from mind, to body, and soul. When we connect with others, it enhances our lives, and when we feel better, we also think better of ourselves. Join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings at the Sun Lakes Methodist Church from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. for Strength…

DAR: April; A Month of Change

Deborah Goodacre The month of April signifies the last meeting of the season when we will take a summer break from our monthly meetings until next September. This particular April is significant, as it marks the last chapter meeting for our current chapter regent, Ms. Nancy Cooney, when she will pass the baton to the…

Sun Lakes Places Second in Robson Trap Trials

Vicki Ray Quail Creek hosted more than 70 residents from Robson communities across Arizona on Feb. 11 for the 11th Annual Robson Trap Trials, which incidentally began in 2011. Shooters enjoyed three rounds of trap singles at Casa Grande Trap & Skeet, followed by lunch and awards at Robson Ranch in nearby Eloy. Quail Creek…

Mock ‘Speed Dating’ at Desert Threads Meeting

Desert Threads members had fun sharing their quilting likes, playing a game similar to “Speed Dating.” We also shared our “favorite quilting tool” and why we liked it. Several members brought “Bring and Brag” (show and tell) quilts to show, many of which were recently finished UFOs (unfinished objects), to win prizes and points in…