Category: October 2024

Ponytail and Samba Canasta in Cottonwood

Peggy Martin Beginning Friday, Oct. 4, Ponytail Canasta will be played on the first and third Fridays of the month, and Samba Canasta will be played on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Both canasta games will be held at noon in the Paint Room at the Cottonwood clubhouse. Both canasta games are…

Italian-American Club News

Steve Ambroso, President Ciao! The Sun Lakes Italian-American Club will be having a dinner meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14, at our new meeting location, the Oakwood ballroom next to Stone & Barrel restaurant. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m., and the topic will be “A Video Night of Italian Comedians.” The…

Do You Have an Interest in Audio?

Sun Lakes Community Theater (SLCT) has a complete audio system for sound reinforcement of live engagements. Do you have the time to help us at the SLCT? Would you like to see SLCT’s full production shows for free? Watch children light up as they watch Horton and his crew entertain them at local elementary schools?…

Creating a Culture of Kindness

Rev. Jennifer Lambert, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church In light of the recent heartbreaking news of a woman found deceased at her desk, we are reminded of the profound importance of connection and community. It’s a sobering thought—how many of us go about our days, perhaps even sitting next to someone, without truly noticing them?…

Opening Day Is Just Around the Corner

Larry Wolfe Our “informal” Summer League wrapped up a couple weeks ago, so now it’s about time for league play to start. Eight teams, four in each of the Lakes and Sun Divisions, will open their seasons on Oct. 29. Detailed information regarding signing up for the fall session will be on our website, www.sunlakessoftball.com.…

See the Future Before You Cast Your Vote

Dwight Flatt Another election year is rapidly coming to a close. Your early ballot arrived in the mail, but you’d love one last chance to meet some of the candidates before voting. Well, that opportunity will present itself to members of the Sun Lakes Democratic Club (SLDC) at the club’s Monday, Oct. 14, meeting at…

Cheers Social Group Activities

Cheers Trip Opportunities: Many of our Cheers members chose to do independent travel during the summer months. Many visited family and friends while escaping the heat. Several traveled to interesting destinations and diverse regions in and out of the U.S., including cruises to Alaska, Norway, and Iceland. One adventurous Cheers member took a South American…

Veterans Coffee Hour

Veterans Coffee Hour is held every second Thursday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. at Valley of the Sun Memorial Cemetery located at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, in Chandler. Join us for coffee and donuts, share stories with fellow veterans, and learn about veteran services. Come join us for the camaraderie! Meeting…

Card Scores

Tuesday Night Cribbage Jeff Scott Join us for Cribbage every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in the Cottonwood clubhouse A-7 Painting Room. Games are organized by Stan Wengrzyn. 8/06. 1st Jean Drenthe 15+94, 2nd Eldon Drenthe 11+75, 3rd Ted Jacobs 10+57, Low Barb Bade 3-67, Perfect Score Jean Drenthe, 24 Hand Pat Donahue 8/13. 1st…