Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in playing games, please email me at stephaniehemberg@gmail.com and leave a phone number so I can call and talk with you. Come try it and join the fun! It is preferred that you are here at least four months a year. Fully-vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 only, please! Non-smokers…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Desert Threads Participated in Arizona State Quilt Show
Sue Bart Some Desert Threads chapter members entered their beautiful quilts in the Arizona Quilters Guild (AQG) Quilt Show in March, held in Mesa. Diana Jones entered three quilts made by three generations: her grandson Casey (age 9), her mother Bobbie, and herself. Blanca Sanchez entered a sampler quilt, her first time in a quilt…
Generals, May 2022
Big Win for Neighbors Who Care: First Grand Slam Charity Event Exceeds $5,000 Goal!
Judy Gahide IronOaks, Cottonwood Palo Verde, Sun Lakes Country Club, Springfield, and SunBird Tennis Clubs raised over $6,000 for Neighbors Who Care (NWC) at a tennis social hosted by IronOaks Tennis Club. Those in attendance enjoyed a morning of fun tennis and camaraderie but, more importantly, embraced a common cause in supporting an organization in…
Sports, May 2022
Sun Lakes Lady Putters
Susan Gottschalk The spring luncheon was held April 1 at Cottonwood. The ladies were encouraged to wear their spring bonnets, and many wore a lovely hat. We all voted for the “best” hat, and Joyce Lund was declared the winner. The SLLP donate to local charities by raising money through raffle drawings. Monday Flight: March…
Generals, May 2022
Chandler Mayor Guest Speaker for National Day of Prayer
The Chandler Mayor, Kevin Hartke, will be the guest speaker for the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 5, at the SunBird Golf Resort ballroom, at 6250 S. SunBird Blvd., in Chandler. The program will begin at 10 a.m. with pre-program patriotic music beginning at 9:30 a.m. This is a communitywide invite. The public is…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
DW P.E.O. Announces Raffle Winner for the Marilyn Steen Queen Quilt
Donna McLeod The DW Chapter of P.E.O. is delighted to reveal that the winner of the Marilyn Steen quilt raffle held March 14 was Gwen Fleming, a chapter member. We do appreciate those who supported our raffle. A check for $1,655 was sent to Cottey College to be used towards a scholarship for any qualifying…
Generals, May 2022
Hoedown Fundraiser a Great Success
Jeanne Becker On March 27, the Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation held a Hoedown Fundraiser. It was a sold-out event where folks enjoyed a traditional cowboy buffet and then danced to the terrific country music provided by Reign-N-Country. Prizes were awarded for the best country outfits, and there were many Silent Auction items that helped…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Sun Lakes Garden Club May 17 Meeting
Did you know that tasty chips can be made from a mesquite tree bean pod? When most people hear of mesquite, they think of the wood that’s used to grill food. People are surprised to discover that the bean pods on the mesquite tree produce one of the sweetest treats in the Southwest. Peggy Sue…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Sun Lakes Roadrunners RV Club
Cathie Smith, Secretary The Sun Lakes Roadrunners RV Club is all about fun travel, new adventures, good food, and great friends! The group enjoys many opportunities to see new sights, go on organized tours, explore on your own, dine out, or cook at the campsite, making many new friends. April was a fun-filled month with…
Sports, May 2022
MOGA Update
If you are new to the community or would like to spend some time on the golf course, why not join MOGA? Our Thursday games are a good way to meet some new friends. You don’t have to be a resident of IronOaks to join our group. We have over 380 active and handicap-only members…