September 2023, Clubs & Classes
About Cheers Singles Group
Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 210 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club, games,…
Generals, September 2023
Red Cross Blood Drive September 30
The Sun Lakes Posse will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The event will be in the meeting room, with plenty of space to comply with social distancing requirements. Here are the basic requirements to…
Front Page, August 2023
CTC Party Time on the Friday Nite Patio
Jerry Higgins Besides having fun on the tennis court, Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) has even more fun on the kitchen patio on the last Friday of the month with good friends, good food, and drinks. For information regarding membership in Cottonwood Tennis Club, please contact Membership Chairs Carol Trentadue at [email protected] or Maurice Allen at…
Front Page, August 2023
Meet Neighbors Who Care Volunteer Ed Schuck: Finding Fun and Purpose This Summer in an Hour of Help
“Helping others is the best antidepressant you can possibly take.” This quote was recently shared with us by our wonderful volunteer Ed Schuck. And when you think about it, this saying can really hit home. So many of us are looking to find purpose in life but don’t know where to begin. When we take…
Front Page, August 2023
Not Into Golf or Pickleball? Give New Adventures in Learning a Try!
New Adventures in Learning (aka NAIL) is an independent, self-governing, learning organization. Our mission is to provide a variety of interesting and educational opportunities at a reasonable cost to adults in the Southeast Valley. We operate in conjunction with the Maricopa County Community College District, and classes are held at the Chandler-Gilbert Community College campus…
Front Page, August 2023
Rock Club Member Spotlight: William Elmer Ranney
This month’s Member Spotlight is on William Elmer Ranney, whom we call “Bill” and who turned 90 this year. Bill wasn’t very busy until he and wife Cathy started selling all the jewelry, earrings, pendants, and necklaces that he makes in the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club. It all started back in Bloomington,…
August 2023, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Garden Club: What Is Straw Bale Gardening?
On Tuesday, Aug. 15, Sun Lakes resident Linda McCabe, who has been a Master Gardener in both California and Maricopa County, will be speaking about the benefits of straw bale gardening. The bales provide a nice alternative to growing in poor soil and help control weeds. The bales also provide a higher gardening bed to…
Generals, August 2023
Cookies for Our Fire Departments
Susan Gottschalk Volunteers from the Thursday Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot Club baked and distributed 30 dozen cookies for Sun Lakes Fire Stations 231 and 232 and Chandler Fire Station No. 10, as well as the Sheriff’s Posse. This is the fifth year of the cookie project, which began in 2017. Years 2020 and 2021…
August 2023, Sports
Men’s Niners June Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity In June, the number of players coming out on Thursday started to decline. The weather was still moderate in the morning, so our players were not feeling the heat yet. And, speaking of heat, here are some good tips for playing in the Arizona summer: Hydrate before, during, and after the round. Wear…