Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 198 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
This Member Spotlight article highlights a longtime silversmithing pro, Don Hodge! In fact, Don really is a lucky guy, and he even wears a Lucky brand t-shirt. Born and raised right here in Phoenix, Don just turned 82 last month. He graduated from West Phoenix High School, and Don’s lucky streak continued when he decided…
Steve Ambroso, President, SLIAC Ciao a tutti! (Hello to everyone!) Do you like Italian culture, history, and food? Then come and join us on Thursday, Oct. 5, for the Sun Lakes Italian-American Club (SLIAC) dinner/meeting at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. Doors open at 5 p.m. for cash bar and registration. Dinner is at 6…
Lorin Hicks, Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club Member Many Sun Lakes residents live, bike, and walk around the five Cottonwood Country Club lakes and are unaware that the five lakes support thriving fish populations. I recently met with Steve Hardesty, Cottonwood Palo Verde (CWPV) General Manager, and Scott Anderson, CWPV Golf Course and Common Area…
Monday Afternoon Social Partnership Bridge 5/15. 1st Maureen Howell and Valda Wiggers, 2nd Dick and Donna Briner, 3rd Bernie Ross and Gerry Smith; Slam: Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish 5/22. 1st Brenda Costa and Sally Culbertson, 2nd Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 3rd Bernie Ross and Gerry Smith 5/29. 1st Maureen Howell and Valda Wiggers,…
The June 2 Red Hat Society (RHS) training class held at the Oakwood Country Club was a huge success. Thirteen Queens attended the class. Donna Hempel from Hat Quarters helped us learn how to navigate through the Red Hat website. For those who are still struggling or couldn’t attend, there will be a future class.…
Roxy Banta 247 years of freedom—and counting! Happy Fourth of July from the Sun Lakes Democratic Club (SLDC). Most Americans agree that a well-informed and engaged populace is essential to our freedoms. This starts with the education of our youth, making them fully aware of our political process and the rights and responsibilities freedom requires.…
Each year since 2010, the Gila Butte Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has given two or more Patriot Scholarships worth $1,000 each to female seniors planning to attend a community college. Recipients must have a 2.5 grade point average and carry a minimum 12 credits. Gila Butte works with counselors at…
Over $10,000 was recently collected by the Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 in their Memorial Day weekend Poppy Drive. JWV is the oldest veteran service organization in the U.S., and its members are proud of funds they raise yearly to directly help at-risk veterans through their substantial donations to local not-for-profit veterans’ organizations. We…
Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 Commander Bob Brooks (left) awards member Kevin Murphy (right) with a special certificate honoring him for his continuing dedication and commitment to the Post for many years. JWV will resume monthly meetings in September.