Director Merrie Crawford and her assistant director Nancy Patterson had a tough job choosing among the talented actresses who auditioned for Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s upcoming summer production of The Sweet Delilah Swim Club. “Everyone who auditioned could have played any one of these parts,” Merrie said afterward. “I have never seen such a strong…
Volunteering with Sun Lakes Community Theatre provides a great opportunity to enrich your life. Here are just a few of the benefits of volunteering with a community theater like SLCT: Give back to your community. Community theaters are often the lifeblood of their communities, providing a place for people to gather, entertain, and learn. By volunteering…
Kate King-Turner Audience members were treated to a riotous romp in the recent Sam Club, Private Eye, in the Case of the Malted Falcon, directed by Sandy Pallett. Sam, the clueless but fervent PI, was portrayed by Jim Janowski, and he nailed the part. Mary Vandergriff was fabulous and flirty as Velma Vavoomski, Sam’s addiction-ridden…
Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) is already gearing up for its summer mainstage production scheduled for July 18-22 on the San Tan Ballroom stage. Auditions for The Sweet Delilah Swim Club will be held on Sunday, March 26, at 2 p.m. in Room A-3 (Men’s Card Room) in Cottonwood. The play features five Southern women whose…
Sandy Bocynesky Don’t wait! Get your tickets to the 41st annual spring show, “Life’s Magical Moments,” presented by the Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes. Starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom will resound with wonderful music and other entertainment. Ever think back to a time when you were younger…
Rosemary Kovatch Come join the fun at the Sun Lakes Country Club dining room on Sunday, March 12, at 3 p.m. The Desert Winds Concert Band, under the direction of Bob Myers, will perform for the first time in Sun Lakes. The band was started in 1992 by eight musicians from the Tower Point Resort…
Join us for A Royal Affair, sponsored by the East Valley of the Sun Queen’s Council, on Saturday, April 1, at the Oakwood Country Club ballroom, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., in Sun Lakes. The menu (all gluten-free) will be Caesar Salad, Roasted Red Potatoes, Grilled Vegetables, Rolls, Ice Tea, and Birthday Cake, along with your…
John Yu Come to the Valentine’s Dance at the Sun Lakes Sunday Music, Dinner and Dance Venue, whether you like to dance with your sweetheart or just relax and reminisce to melodies of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. Take advantage of our optional dinner menu, if you like, to make a complete evening of it.…
Ray Texeira There are still some tickets left for the Sun Lakes Talent Show, so get yours right away. You will see talented people of all ages singing, dancing, making us laugh, and amazing us with magic and music. They have been working on their routines for several months and are anxious to vie for…
Tom Marschel Learn to play in only five sessions with St. Louis Slim, an accomplished player and instructor. It’s the most fun you will have in 2023. We will move from “Pop Goes the Weasel” to real melodies. Each participant will get their own “stage name” and have a great time learning the pucker, the…