Category: Clubs & Classes

Agave Quilt Guild

Mary La Tourelle Recently, Agave Quilt Guild members delivered quilts to Valleywise Health Medical Center in Phoenix. Valleywise is a public health hospital serving Maricopa County for over 140 years. In June, July, and August, 109 quilts made by Agave members were delivered to hospitals and women’s shelters. Since 2015, we’ve delivered 3,820 quilts! Community…

Desert Valley Veterans

Commander Rich Volpe Following a long, warm summer, it’s time to return back to business as we pick up where we left off earlier in the year. Although our monthly meetings resume, our services never shut down throughout the year, as our main goal is to always be available as we continue our support for…

Daughters of the American Revolution

In September, the Gila Butte Chapter distributed Constitution-related posters and educational materials to Basha, Casteel, and Perry High Schools in recognition of Constitution Week. After a petition to Congress by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), President Eisenhower signed Constitution Week into law in 1956. The purpose is to encourage study of…

Science and Technology

Karen Vollis Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool…

Day Trippers Travel Group

Do you enjoy taking day trips but hate the hassle of driving to get to your destination? Do you enjoy the beauty of our state and would like to find a way to see the wonders of our state hassle-free with other Sun Lakes and SunBird residents who share your passion? The Day Trippers may…

Anti-Virus Programs: Do You Still Need Them in 2024?

Helen Seaton, Publicity Director Experts say you probably don’t. Viruses are no longer the biggest threats for most users, particularly now that software updates itself automatically, and so much personal computing happens over the Internet. Come join us for a discussion on this topic, and if anti-virus programs are no longer needed, then what is…

¿Habla Español?

Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate…