Pastor Mitch McDonald, Sun Lakes Community Church We have recently finished the Olympics. At the writing of the article, the United States is not doing very well in the medal count, and as you read this article, our nation is now in the throes of preparing for March Madness. Brackets have been drawn and, hopefully,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
Card Makers to Focus on Advanced Techniques
The Card Makers of Sun Lakes group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. year-round, in the Arts & Crafts Room of Sun Lakes Phase 1. We often meet for lunch at the Sunset Grill in Sun Lakes Phase 1 at 11:30 a.m. prior to our meeting time. Each monthly get-together…
Generals, March 2022
Sun Lakes – Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
Upcoming Events All tickets for Cottonwood Palo Verde shows and events can be purchased at our Homeowner Services location. TAD 2022 Concert Series – tickets are on sale (unless otherwise noted) ($25) March 1, Tuesday, Creedence Clearwater Revival – Sold Out March 8, Tuesday, The Impersonators (Elvis, Aretha, Chuck Berry, Frank Sinatra) March 15, Tuesday, Garth Live! – Sold…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
New Adventures: Dedicated Leadership, Outstanding Classes
Jan Bobbett and Mary Kenny Every organization needs strong leadership, and that includes not-for-profits like New Adventures in Learning. We rely on our volunteers to lead program administration, to offer an appealing program (curriculum), and to support presenters and members alike. Our leader Bill Haskell has been steering our proverbial ship of learning for the…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
The Burrowing Owls Are Back
Gwen Grace The Desert Rivers Audubon Society (DRAS) has resumed the monthly Burrowing Owl Walks. The fourth Saturday of each month at sundown, the burrowing owls venture out to catch dinner. This event is due to a new and exciting partnership with Arizona State University! Join us from 5 p.m. through sunset to see the…
Sports, March 2022
Cottonwood Gender Doubles Tournament for 2022 Completed
Penny Petersen Another successful Cottonwood Tennis Club Gender Doubles Tournament was concluded on Saturday, Jan. 15. A total of 74 Round Robin matches were played with many close matches ending 8-7 in the pro-set format. Matches were in three categories: Blue (lowest), Green, and Red (highest). Prizes were given to first, second, and third place…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
5-Card American Standard Social Bridge
If you are interested in playing 5-card American standard social bridge, please email me and leave a phone number so I can call and talk with you. If you would like a very good review of Notrump and the Stayman and Jacoby Transfer Conventions, and a fun, safe place to play, please email me at…
Sports, March 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Return of Serve
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “the player returning the serve stands deep in or behind the service court, ready to return the ball. The returner should be alert and ready for the next play. As the serve travels over the net, the returner…
Generals, March 2022
Dementia 101 Class Offered at Robson Reserve
Elaine Poker-Yount, Arizona Republic senior citizen matters columnist, Board Chair for Creative Engagement Partners (home of Memory Café), and Certified Independent Dementia Trainer, is offering a Dementia 101 Course: “Dementia: What’s Happening in the Brain?” at Robson Reserve located at 9508 E. Riggs Road, in Sun Lakes, on Tuesday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. To register,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
Reach Out Sun Lakes Is Celebrating Our 15th Year of Food Collection
Ellen Engel The foods that are high priority for Matthew’s Crossing are as follows: peanut butter, canned meat/tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit, Vienna sausage, applesauce cups, cereal, macaroni and cheese (Easy Mac), ramen noodles, pasta, and soup. These foods represent the staples that can go into every box of food that is requested. There are…