Category: Generals

12 Angry Jurors played to rave reviews

Bill Becker, SLCT Publicity “Wow,” “Intense,” Terrific” and “I didn’t think our local actors were that good, but now we know they are.” These are some comments from theater-goers after experiencing the sold-out 12 Angry Jurors from November 7 to 11 in the Cottonwood Ballroom. The following actors showed their strong “acting chops” in this drama:…

New Adventures In Learning

Preparing for 20th anniversary Catherine Hammond On January 11, 2019, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., New Adventures, a lifelong learning program, will celebrate its 20th anniversary. “In 1998, a small group of Sun Lakes residents began working with Chandler-Gilbert Community College to establish a learning-in-retirement program for mature adults who shared a curiosity and desire…

The Hot Spot

  Two members celebrate 3rd anniversary with Crisis Response Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes Crisis Response volunteers LouAnn Sedgwick and Dick Rubin (center) were recognized for their third anniversary with the CR unit. Flanking Sedgwick and Rubin are (left) Nancy Roberts and (right) Rebecca Haro, Arizona Fire & Medical Authority’s Health & Medical Coordinator.…

Trips and Tours

  For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Join us! Free Spirit Vacations and Events presents “Awesome Adventures from Around the Corner to Around the World.” We will be conducting an educational and entertaining presentation at ToScany’s Restaurant – 4960 S. Gilbert Road in Chandler on…

Crystal Cards go international

Crystal Cards are now being shared in Australia. They got there when Lieu Searston bought them here in Sun Lakes during a holiday visit. She and her friend Connie Dovris, who lives in Sun Lakes, went to a Crystal Card sale. Lieu was so impressed, she bought as many as she could fit in her…

Thinking about holiday gifts… planning for taxes?

  Kelly Murray, CWPV Foundation Treasurer Can you believe that Hanukkah, Christmas and the New Year are nearly here? Well, the Cottonwood Palo Verde Foundation may be able to help you with some gifting and tax planning ideas! Monetary gifts to the CWPV Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, help many of your Sun Lakes neighbors,…

Wreaths Across America

  Roman Martin It is time to Remember, Honor and Teach. We Remember each person by speaking their name as we place a fresh balsam fir wreath on their gravesite. Speaking their name means they are not forgotten. We Honor the memory of those who have died while in the service of their country or…

Take your grandchildren hiking this holiday season

  Judith Kuse Just in time for that time of year when families often visit their grandparents, Sun Lakes Hiking Club members have compiled a list of favorite multi-generational hikes. The trail at Papago Park leads the list. Located minutes from downtown Phoenix next to the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Gardens, Papago Park…