Get ready to step into a time capsule of ’80s and ’90s vibes at the 3rd Annual Classic Truck Show (’98 and older) in downtown Chandler, Ariz., set to take place at 125 E Commonwealth Place on March 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, the event promises an impressive lineup featuring 600 classic trucks and…
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March 2024, Sports
Lady Sluggers’ Season Is Winding Down
Lynn Tanner At press time, the Sluggers were halfway through their season and were sporting a decent 8-6 record. Almost all the games have been closely contested affairs, with losses being by only one or two runs. The competition has been fierce, and the ladies have shown they are up to the task. The top…
Generals, March 2024
Walk for Sjögren’s Is Coming to Your House March 16!
Maria Davis I have been a Sjogren’s (SHOW-grins) patient since 2004. I am particularly excited about this year’s event, since people can participate from the comfort of their own home. You can join in an educational Zoom meeting and/or go out and walk right in your own neighborhood (details below). What is Sjogren’s? Sjögren’s is a…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
¿Habla Español?
Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate…
March 2024, Front Page
Paddle Up for Pickleball
Lorri Morgan, Communications Busy, busy—that’s the only way to describe the pickleball corner of the racquet facility at Cottonwood. Monday through Friday is club time until 2:30 p.m., and courts are assigned according to the schedule for different levels. There have also been a lot of training sessions, round robins to facilitate ratings move-ups, and…
March 2024, Generals
Crystal Cards Workshop
By now you probably know that Crystal Cards makes new greeting cards from your donated ones, sells them for $1 each, and the money is donated to My Sister’s Place, a local domestic violence center. Did you know that each month, Crystal Cards’ volunteers meet at Cottonwood’s Ceramics Room to work on these cards? No…
March 2024, Generals
Connect with Creativity at the Ocotillo Artists Group Spring Art Show March 30
Join us for a spectacular celebration of local talent at the upcoming Spring Art Show, hosted by the Ocotillo Artists Group. This free event is scheduled for Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the heart of downtown Ocotillo, located in Southern Chandler. Listen to live music as you stroll through the…
March 2024, Sports
2024 Norris Invitational Pickleball Tournament March 4, 5, and 6
Peggy Martin The 2024 Norris Invitational Pickleball Tournament (NIT) opens on the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) courts on Monday, March 4. The tournament goes through Wednesday, March 6, with a rain day on Thursday, March 7. The tournament was open to players from Cottonwood Palo Verde, Sun Lakes 1, IronOaks, Springfield, and SunBird…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Parli Italiano?
Nora Jones Would you like to speak Italian and meet others who enjoy speaking it? Whether you are a native speaker or someone who wants to brush up on your Italian, come join us for friendly conversation. We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center, Room 1,…
March 2024, Generals
Join Us for Holy Week!
Holy Week Services at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church are as follows: Palm Sunday, March 24: 9 a.m. Maundy Thursday, March 28: 6 p.m., supper and Service with Communion at Chandler UMC, 450 E. Chandler Heights Road Good Friday: March 29: 4 p.m. Easter Sunday: March 31: 9 a.m. Red Mountain Brass will be playing in the Sanctuary. Sun…