Category: Clubs & Classes

Rock Club ‘Rock’ Stars

Yes, we were pleasantly surprised with the tremendous turnout and all of the new members and renewals who signed up at the Oakwood ballroom for Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club’s 2021-22 season. Who are these ‘Rock’ Stars? Vice President Nancy Hibbard is also chair of all the Glass programs, President Anita Metzbower is…

SunBird Lions Club

SunBird Lions Club Bingo Is Back Arlene Block SunBird Lions Club Bingo is held the first and third Fridays of the month through April, in the SunBird ballroom. Games begin at 6 p.m. and are open to the public. A few restrictions are: No children under 8—you must be 18 years of age to play.…

Card Making Class

Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. The class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one of multiple class sessions, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. Also, due to…

Yoga Strength: All Levels Yoga

John Blair Yoga classes are being offered at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center. Restorative Yoga – Mondays at 9 a.m. Join John for a relaxing class of restoring health through a series of movements and breathing exercises. Beginners are welcome. Yoga Strength – Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Join John for a series of movements…

‘String’ Quilt Made in One Afternoon

Sue Bart, Publicity Coordinator A few Desert Threads members made a quilt top for charity in one afternoon of sewing during October. Jody Edwards, community service coordinator, led the attendees in a sewing session to make a quilt top. Strips of various widths of fabric (called “strings”) were stitched on a base of batting to…

When You Look For More, You’ll Find It

Rina Cupples This holiday season, look for the gifts waiting for you in unexpected places! Sure, look for the carefully wrapped ones under the tree. And I hope you’ll find other incredible gifts … like a crisp, starry night … a greeting from someone you haven’t seen for a long, long time … a perfect…

FUN da MENTAL Bridge Classes for Everyone!

FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering a variety of Bridge classes starting in January. Learn with Better Bridge Certified Instructors Karin Hansen, Maria Davis, and Gordon Markham. Back by popular demand! Have fun. Exercise your brain. Hundreds of your neighbors have taken enjoyable, stimulating FUN da MENTAL bridge lessons over the past several seasons. Play…

Low Vision Support Group

The Low Vision Support Group will gather again on Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Robson Reserve (Renaissance) from 9 to 10 a.m. in the third floor Game Room. We will be learning about coping with Low Vision. If you are blind or learning to live with legal blindness, we invite you to come to learn about…

New Adventures in Learning: Membership Benefits

Jan Bobbett and Mary Kenny Did you know that a New Adventures in Learning (NA) membership provides benefits that reach beyond the opportunity to take a class, participate in a roundtable discussion, or enjoy a sponsored field trip? Let’s start with the basics of NA membership: * A large variety of classes offered throughout the…