Clubs & Classes

Metal Locators plan Christmas luncheon

Virginia Koehler Instead of meeting at Sun Lakes Country Club, the Metal Lokators will have their next meeting in December at a restaurant. Our December meeting on December 14 will be held at Pacific Sea Food Buffet located on Arizona Ave just past Elliot. All past, present and potential members and their spouses are welcome…

Water aerobics in Cottonwood

Karen Hall The season is quickly changing, telling us fall is in the air. But we are still having water aerobics Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and will continue to do so until further notice. Don’t hesitate to stop by the pool to check us out. You may also phone Barb Lubsen at 899-9649.

Low Vision Support Group

The Low Vision Support group will meet on Wednesday, December 9 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the first floor Card Room of the Renaissance retirement community. On Friday, December 11, we will also take a trip to the Vision and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology Exposition at the Phoenix Convention Center. For more information you can call Scotty…

Wet and Wild Water Aerobics

Marti Scott Water aerobics, if done correctly, can be safer than land-based aerobics programs because of the lessened impact. Water aerobics also promotes more muscular endurance and tone because of the water’s resistance and it allows participants to remain comfortably cool during the workout. I like it because it is fun, allows me to make…

Come join the Chess Club

Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Oakwood Clubhouse Greenbriar C Room. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees. For…

Sun Lakes pair score big in Surprise

Sheila Parkinson and Dianne Zimmerman - 4.5 Silver Medalists

Sheila Parkinson and Dianne Zimmerman competed in their second 4.5 Women’s Double’s tournament at SPA No. 1 Pickleball Championships in Surprise on October 30. Sheila and Dianne had a tough match against the No. 1 seeded pair winning 11-8 only to lose the next two games, sending them to the Bronze medal match. In the…

Men’s Club holds successful food drive

Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny spoke at the November meeting of the Men’s Club.

Michael Dar During the High Holidays, the Men’s Club organized its annual Food Drive campaign as partner of United Food Bank in the fight against hunger in our communities. I am delighted to announce that with the help of our congregation we collected 578 pounds of food which will be distributed through charitable United Food…

Calling all crafters

The Crafter’s group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month with hours from 9:00 a.m.-noon. The meetings take place in the Cottonwood Ladies Card Room which is at the first door to the left of the library entrance. Bring your projects, be they beading, macramé, etc. and spend a pleasant and fun…