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Agave Quilters Guild

Shannon Lanning Our September meeting was well attended, and what a special treat it was! Our speaker Gina Perkes, owner of The Copper Needle in Payson, presented a trunk show with dozens of her quilts. She explained how she chose the quilting pattern for each one. Many were prize-winning show quilts and quite intricate, requiring…

Chordaires Launches a New Season

Linda Ryan If you like to sing, even if it’s only in the car or the shower, now is the best time to check out the Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes. It’s the start of a new season, and the chorus is seeking new members. President Janet Lewis has a list of all ways…

Meet the East Valley Photo Club

Ken Duquaine Once again this fall, the East Valley Photo Club (EVPC) will participate in the Community Days held in all three Sun Lakes neighborhoods. Visit our display at Cottonwood Palo Verde on Oct. 4, Sun Lakes Country Club on Oct. 11, and IronOaks on Oct. 18. The many stunning images displayed at our table…

Have You Seen an Ibis in Arizona?

Gwen Grace Does this make you think of Egypt and its sacred bird, or Florida with white ibis, but in Arizona? The white-faced ibis has been seen in riparian sites throughout Arizona. The Gilbert riparian waters have seen dozens during the fall migration. Recently, in September, 30 were seen in Gilbert ponds! This almost two-foot-tall…

Diamond Lake Luminaria and Food Donation Walk

Sandy Ketterer Oakwood Unit 36C invites all Sun Lakes residents and their guests to join us for the 21st Annual Diamond Lake Luminaria and Food Donation Walk on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bundle up and bring a flashlight. Enjoy a beautiful stroll around Diamond Lake as you…

IMGA Upcoming Events

Rick Staszewski, Publicity Reminder! The course will be closed Sept. 30 through Oct. 14 for overseeding. 10/21: Par 3 Scramble 10/28: 7×7 Scramble with a Twist (bring your 7 iron! Not a hybrid or FW) Individual Low Net Flight Winners on Aug. 12: Flight 1: Ward Stone, Flight 2: Rick Staszewski, Flight 3: Dick Boscombe,…

Sun Lakes Arts & Crafts Association

We are looking forward to welcoming back all of our members. We hope you all had a wonderful summer. Our semi-annual fall meeting is Monday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Computer Learning Center at Cottonwood Country Club. We will be planning for our Holiday Show in November. Applications will be available at the…

Welcome to the Fun Lakers’ Fall Events

Jacque Texeira The Fun Lakers Social Club has a new enthusiastic board of directors led by John Adam, president. He and his new crew want to invite all the residents of the Sun Lakes communities to join in on the fun. Go to www.funlakers.org to learn more about the club and how to become a…