Sun Lakes Country Club

 Happenings at the Sun Lakes Country Club Library

Sharon Lavender

Hasn’t 2018 been wonderful? We have had above-average temperatures most days. Those who love reading still find the time to enjoy a good book. The Sunday Arizona Republic publishes two lists of the best-sellers. You will find many of these books in our library. Check the standing bulletin board in the library area for newly-released books just added to our collection. Librarians are available to assist you in checking these books out, Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

These are a few of our newest books: Column of Fire, by Ken Follett; The Rooster Bar, by John Grisham; Paradise Valley, by C.J. Box; House of Spies, by Daniel Silva; Killing England, by Bill O’Reilly; Don’t Let Go, by Harlan Coben; Proof of Life, by J.A. Jance; Haunted, by James Patterson; Quick & Dirty, by Stuart Woods; Two Kinds of Truth, by Michael Connelly; To Be Where You Are, by Jan Karon.

Thank you to all the members of our community who generously donate their books and magazines for others to enjoy. It is a joy to be involved with helping to make our library special. Stop by soon.

Upcoming February events

Valentine Dinner

Date: Saturday, February 10

Time: 4:00 p.m. Doors Open and Cash Bar; 5:00 p.m. Dinner, Dancing to follow

Location: Arizona Room

Cost: $35.00 per person

Join us for a romantic evening of song, dance and great food in the Arizona Room at Sun Lakes Country Club. Music will be provided by Soul Impression. Each ticket includes one glass of champagne, warm dinner rolls, strawberry gorgonzola salad, a choice of red wine braised short ribs served with roasted asparagus and loaded mashed potatoes or roasted chicken breast served with caramelized carrots and mushroom risotto and tiramisu dessert. Advance ticket purchase required – last day to purchase tickets is Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Tickets available at the SLCC Administrative Services desk or online at www.ticketsource.us/SLHOA1.

Blood Drive

Date: Friday, February 16

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: SLCC Parking Lot

Find the hero in you! Please bring a photo ID and donor card. Free cholesterol testing with every donation! Sign-up sheet for scheduled appointments available at the Administrative Services desk at SLCC.

Day Trip to the Phoenix Zoo

Date: Monday, March 5

Time: Depart SLCC Parking Lot at 9:00 a.m.

Location: Phoenix Zoo

Cost: $30.00

Join us on a day trip to the Phoenix Zoo! Ticket includes round-trip bus transportation, zoo daytime entrance ticket and information/map of the zoo. Feel free to pack a lunch and eat it at the zoo. The bus will depart at 9:00 a.m. from Sun Lakes Country Club, arrive at the zoo at approximately 9:30 a.m. and depart the zoo at 12:30 p.m. Tickets available beginning January 30. Advance ticket purchase required – last day to purchase tickets is Friday, March 2, 2018. Tickets available at the SLCC Administrative Services desk or online at www.ticketsource.us/SLHOA1.

Beach Boys Tribute Show

Date: Saturday, March 10

Time: Doors Open at 5:00 p.m., Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Show at 6:30 p.m.

Location: Arizona Room

Cost: $25.00

A tribute to the Beach Boys performed by the Southwest Surfers! Eat, dance and enjoy music from the famous Beach Boys! A Buffet is included with the ticket including Hawaiian sweet rolls, fresh fruit, Hawaiian fried rice, macaroni salad, teriyaki grilled chicken and assorted cake slices. Cash bar will be available when the doors open. Tickets available beginning January 30. Advance ticket purchase required – last day to purchase tickets is Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Tickets available at the SLCC Administrative Services desk or online at www.ticketsource.us/SLHOA1.

Tequila Tuesdays

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Location: North Patio

Tuesdays on the North Patio enjoy complimentary chips and salsa and purchase $3.00 well margaritas and $5.00 premium margaritas.

Happy Hour

Date: Monday through Friday

Time: 3:00-7:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m. on Mondays)

Location: North Patio

Join us on at the North Patio Bar for specialty drinks! Enjoy the misting and fan system when it’s warm, cozy fire pits when it’s cool and our relaxing furniture. We have live entertainment every Friday night! Drink specials: $3.25 well drinks, $2.50 cans of domestic beer, $3.00 cans of import beer, $3.25 glass of wine, $3.00 draught 24oz. beer.

UpTown Art Painting Class and Wine

Date: Friday, February 16

Time: 2:00-4:30 p.m.

Location: Navajo Room

Cost: $23 per person

Join us for an afternoon of painting and wine with your friends! UpTown Art brings painting to you with an all-inclusive class that will allow you to leave with your very own masterpiece. The cost of the event includes all the materials you will need, personalized instruction and a complimentary glass of wine. Follow along as an UpTown Artist leads the entire class through painting the selected event picture.

Not an artist? That’s okay! The instructors are there to make it easy for you to follow along and will help individuals as needed.

Advance tickets are necessary and must purchase by Thursday, January 18. Purchase yours today online at www.ticketsource.us/SLHOA1 or at the Administrative Services desk at SLCC.

Sunday Omelet Station at the Sunset Grill

Date: First Sunday of each month

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: Arizona Room

Cost: $7.95 per person

Join us on the first Sunday of each month for our featured omelet station! Includes a made-to-order omelet served with a featured side item.

Sunset Grill Dinner Service

Date: Thursday and Friday

Time: 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Location: Arizona Room

Join us for full service dinner provided from your very own Association restaurant! Thursday night is our featured prime rib special! House Cut is only $15.95 and our King Cut is $18.95. Every Friday is our traditional all-you-can-eat fish fry for only $12.95! Beginning January, 2018, our Executive Chef will present a new dinner menu the first Thursday of each month. We hope to see you soon!

Team Trivia

Date: Every Monday

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Arizona Room

Team Trivia is a live hosted trivia game. Play as a solo player or bring your friends to lend a helping mind. Compete against other teams for prizes! Our categories include everything from history, TV, sports, geography, music and just about anything else you can think of. If you want to show your competition just how smart you are this is your chance! There is no cost or obligation to play. All materials will be provided free of charge. Just bring yourself and a desire to have some fun! There will be a cash bar available and a chance to win prizes.

BINGO

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Arizona Room

Join us for a night of fun, friends and maybe even a cash prize! Hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars.