Category: December 2021

Lions Christmas Stockings

Lions John Peterson and Suzanne Campbell We have been working to support over 5000 Christmas stockings, which will be distributed by Arizona Lions Clubs before Christmas. Included will be coloring books, food bars, crayons, Beanie Babies, and other items for Arizona children in need.

‘Welcome Back’ IOTC Social a Big Success!

The IronOaks Tennis Center was the place to be on Saturday, Nov. 6! The courts were full of players, as IronOaks Tennis Club hosted Cottonwood Tennis Club for a morning of friendly competition, organized by Lois Newman. Delicious food was served by members of Vivian Guimond’s tennis team, “The Insiders.” An added attraction for the…

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…

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.…

APPL Has Expanded

David Zapatka The Arizona Pickleball Players league (APPL) has now expanded its popular team-based pickleball league into its fifth region. After founding the first team-based pickleball league, East Valley Interclub League in 2012 (which has grown ever since), the Arizona Pickleball Players League was formally organized as a nonprofit in 2019 by a group of…

Ticket to Ride

Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in playing a very fun board game called Ticket to Ride, please email me at [email protected] and leave a phone number so I am able to call and talk with you. It is easy to learn. Come try it and see how you like it! Fully-vaccinated for COVID-19 only,…

Want to Sell Your Art at Art At The Lakes?

The Art At The Lakes 2022 annual show is on March 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of March 12. We heard from artists who participated in shows before that the crowds were amazing and sales were great. We are now receiving applications for artists to participate in the 2022…

Keeping a Calm Soul on a Stressful Day

Dr. Marc Drake, Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes The story is told of a guy who had the job of transporting items for others in a small truck. One day, he was hired to transport some chickens. A man in a car following his truck noticed something very unusual: Every mile or so,…

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…