Sharon Gerdik On Thursday, Feb. 10, prior to the general meeting of the Sun Lakes Community Theatre, the members in attendance were treated to some delightful entertainment. Actors, singers, and dancers, all members of their high school theater groups, were invited from five local Chandler high schools. They included Basha, Casteel, Chandler, Hamilton, and Perry…
Ann Kisner We are almost there! Spring begins March 20! Just hang on for 20 more days, and we will be ready to enjoy the best time of the year here in Arizona. Everyone has settled into the activities they enjoy. It’s great to see all of you involved in those activities. Judy Cody has…
Except for pandemic developments and terrorism attacks, U.S. foreign policy usually isn’t part of our day-to-day lives. When it meets in March, the Restless Minds discussion group will consider what our national policies should be on several fronts. Open to all with open, inquisitive minds, Restless Minds will meet in person at 7 p.m. on Tuesday,…
Maria Davis I have been a Sjögren’s (SHOW-grins) patient since 2004. I am particularly excited about this year’s event, since people can participate from the comfort of their own home. You can join in an educational Zoom meeting and/or go out and walk right in your own neighborhood; details below. What is Sjögren’s? Sjögren’s is a…
Yvonne Orlich Please note that the Spring Concert date is changed to Thursday, March 17. We will still be performing at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Riggs Road (just west of Dobson). Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10, and advanced sales will be available…
Come to the Chess Club. We meet in Cottonwood every Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Ceramics Room (A-8). All are welcome. If you have any questions, call Arthur Fink at 480-883-9402.
As part of our mission to create a Dementia Friendly Community, Creative Partners (host of the weekly Memory Café), is sponsoring a free class for the community: “Dementia—What’s Really Happening in the Brain?” on Tuesday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. For more information and/or to RSVP, call 480-203-8548, email admin@slcep.org, or go to www.slcep.org.
The Feb. 9 meeting was a different format for Desert Threads members. Four experienced members set up tables to demonstrate different techniques. Members rotated every 15 minutes to a different topic. Diana Jones explained different battings and when and why you would use them. Mary Platt showed two different techniques for making half-square triangles, including…
Joyce Spartonos On Friday, March 12, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) will be holding its monthly service at 7 p.m. in the Chapel in Sun Lakes Phase 1. SLJC sincerely hopes that you’ll attend in person, where social distancing and masks will be required. But if some of you still feel uneasy in this regard,…
We are so happy to announce that the SLJC Sisterhood annual Card Party is back. We will gather at our new location, the Cottonwood Country Club ballroom in Sun Lakes, to play Mah Jongg, bridge, canasta, Scrabble, Rummikub, or any table game of your choice on Monday, April 11, at 10 a.m. There will be…