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…
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October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Shake Up Your Fitness Routine: Belly Dancing for Sun Lakes Seniors
This fall, Sun Lakes seniors are invited to discover the joy and health benefits of belly dancing with nationally acclaimed instructor Zohar. Beginning Oct. 1, the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center will host “Shimmy & Shine,” a 10-week belly dancing course tailored specifically for women aged 55 and above. Drawing from her four decades of…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
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…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Devorah Hadassah Events for October
Come join the fun and meet new friends! For information on Hadassah and attending our events, please contact Eliana Bar-Shalom at 860-377-7126 or [email protected]. The second Wednesday of each month is our book group, called Literary Ladies, on Zoom at 1:30 p.m. The next book we will be discussing on Zoom is Lady Tan’s Circle…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
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…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
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…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
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…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Private Ballroom and Country Swing Classes
Edie Gilbertsen Cha Cha group classes are on Mondays, Oct. 7 through Oct. 28, from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Line Dance group classes are on Mondays, Oct. 7 through Oct. 28, from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. West Coast Swing group classes are on Wednesdays, Oct. 2 through Oct. 23, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Private…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
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…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
¿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…