Pastor Marvin Arnpriester If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. —Maya Angelou When I first read this earlier yesterday, I thought it a simple statement. Today I believe it to be a profoundly true statement I need to pay attention to. The first part I understand and agree…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club Presents Scholarship Funds for This Year
For the third year in a row, the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club (SLBLC) has invested in the educational future of a Chandler High student going on to a trade school of higher learning with a scholarship. The SLBLC Scholarship Committee presented Chandler Education Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Hewitt with their “check.”
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Apple Club News
Gary Bross Our December class of 81 members (largest class yet!) was on Passwords and Password Management, and it was very well received. On Monday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m., class will be on the Apple Watch. We will introduce you to the key features of this smartwatch. In addition to the basics of making…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Card Making Class
Linda Smart and Sarah Lythgoe Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator. The class fee is $8 and includes everything you need except adhesive. Bring yours or purchase during class. Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Sun Lakes Arts & Crafts Association
We just completed a successful Fall Show, with over 90 tables of arts and crafts created by our members. We will be holding our spring membership meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, at 10 a.m. in the Computer Room at the Cottonwood clubhouse. Please note the change of location for the meeting! We will be discussing…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
A Country New Year at Women’s Connection
Kristy DeCleene Save the date and invite your friends to Women’s Connection’s special event on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. in the Oakwood clubhouse ballroom, at 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., in Sun Lakes. The program includes a continental breakfast (gluten-free available upon request), as well as live music and our guest speaker and vocalist…
January 2024, Generals
Bradshaw/Neu 4.0 Ladies and Gentlemen Winners
Jerry Higgins The Cottonwood Tennis Club Bradshaw/Neu Charity Tournament concluded with two teams rising to the top through an eight-team round robin and two playoff matches. The 4.0 men’s winning team from IronOaks of Bob Lynne and Craig Twitchell defeated the runner-up Cottonwood team of Ron Ryer and Alan Wellard. Mike Jaltuch and Sid Porter…
January 2024, Sports
Cottonwood Tennis Club Holiday Party
Jerry Higgins The Cottonwood Tennis Club held its annual Holiday Party on Dec. 10 in the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. One hundred five members experienced the holiday spirit, as well as other liquid spirits, and a fine dinner served by the Cottonwood Bar & Grill.
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Singles Group
Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 225 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
Features, January 2024
In Passing – January 2024
Charlotte Ann Bell It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Charlotte Ann (Sabo) Bell, who left this earthly life peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 14, 2023, just shy of her 82nd birthday. She was born on the 26th of December 1941 in…