Category: September 2023

Winter Wonderland Gala at Cottonwood Ballroom December 3

Jeanne Becker During these warm summer months, the Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation has been planning this year’s Winter Wonderland Gala. This year’s event coordinators Jan Hawkes, Jeanne Duncan, Jade Neff, and Karen McGowan are organizing a glamorous and elegant semi-formal dinner dance featuring a sit-down “Surf & Turf” dinner (petite filet and jumbo shrimp) with a…

Card Making Class

Linda Smart and Sarah Lythgoe Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator. The class fee is $8 and includes everything you need, except adhesive. Bring yours or purchase during class. Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one…

Chess Anyone?

Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…

Elephant Food

Dannette Hunnel I bet this title caught your eye, huh? It’s September, and most of us have grown weary of the heat. Some flower gardeners are at a loss. But the desert is a wondrous place and, believe it or not, still provides plants that will stay green and blooming, even in a hot, dry…

Fall for the ImproVables

On Sept. 30 in the Arizona Room of Sun Lakes Country Club, Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s (SLCT) zaniest group of performers, The ImproVables, will take audience members on another fun-filled journey of hilarity and hijinks. Tickets go on sale Sept. 5 through Sept. 27 at Sun Lakes Country Club Administrative Services and online at www.ticketsource.us/slhoa1. The…

Devorah Hadassah Events for September

Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to the land, the people, and the future of Israel. Devorah Hadassah is our chapter located in the Southeast Valley. For more information on attending our events, please contact Eliana Bar-Shalom at 860-377-7126 or [email protected]. The third…

Cottonwood Tennis Club Goes Digital Technology

Dean Sinerius Technology has revolutionized the way we live, work, and play. It has also transformed the world of sports, including tennis. Local tennis clubs and leagues are now leveraging technology to improve the experience of players and fans alike. In this article, we will explore how technology is changing local tennis clubs and leagues,…

Caregivers Are Among Neighbors Who Care’s Top Concerns

Providing care for someone can become a significant source of stress, consuming a considerable amount of your daily time and energy. Over time, exhaustion sets in, and this mounting stress can eventually lead to burnout, negatively impacting both your mental well-being and physical health. In July, our Caregiver Conference offered ideas about self-care and how…