Dean Athmer As a vital part of our community, the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continues to host Red Cross Blood Drives to supplement the dangerously-low levels of blood in the current supply inventories. The next blood drive will be on Thursday, Sept. 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Activity Classes in Oakwood Ballroom and Line Dance Classes
Edie Gilbertsen Following is the schedule for dance classes in the Oakwood ballroom: Sept. 1 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Line Dance. Learn boot scoot, new line dances. Sept. 1 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., private lessons (Line Dance, Ballroom, or Country) Sept. 1 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., Ballroom (Tango, some Argentine and American…
Religion, September 2021
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is delighted to announce that the High Holiday celebrations of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will take place in-person for the first time in two years. While the new Delta variant is of concern, and CDC guidelines will be strictly adhered to in this regard; nonetheless, there’s…
Generals, September 2021
Sun Lakes – Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
Message from the President Roger Beagle September is the time our committees start meeting again. Our community always needs homeowner input and participation. You can be of great benefit to the community, board, and management with your knowledge and expertise by serving on a committee. Applications are available at Homeowner Services or online at www.cottonwoodpaloverde.com.…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Korean War Veterans
Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson Hopefully, you all had an opportunity to spend some quality time over the summer months doing whatever works best, whether it be visiting new locations, meeting up with old friends, or just enjoying the local surroundings where there is so much to see and do. Every year around this time…
Generals, September 2021
The Library Corner at SLCC
Bette Hargrave Dear friends and patrons, September, a favorite month, is upon us. Back-to-school sales, changing colors of autumn—heat is still here, but soon to cool down. In August, we purchased these fine stories: Fallen by Linda Castillo, It’s Better That Way by Debbie Macomber, The Palm Beach Murders by James Patterson, The Rose Code by Kate Quinn, and in…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Savvy Travelers Club
Jeanette Rajamaki and Tami Bogdanoff The Savvy Travelers Club gatherings will resume Oct. 21 and meet live in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club at 6:30 p.m. Savvy Travelers this July organized an excellent presentation on Egypt for 2023 via Zoom. If you have an interest in Egypt, we can send you a link to review…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Sun Lakes Lions Club: Three Members Receive Melvin Jones Awards
Brian Curry Worldwide, Lions Club International recognizes outstanding individuals by bestowing on them an award that is named after its founder, Melvin Jones. This award is the highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas and actions consistent with the nature and purposes of Lionism. Three Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions were presented with Melvin Jones…
Generals, September 2021
Trips and Tours
For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com. Arizona Rails – Verde Canyon and Grand Canyon Sept. 9-10, 2021 Price: $560 pp/double; $670 pp/single Ride Arizona’s premier railroads, the Verde Canyon Railroad and the Grand Canyon Railway. Additional highlights include the Grand Canyon and the Copper Art…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Desert Threads Quilters Begin a New Year
Sue Bart The new officers for Desert Threads are starting to make plans for the coming year (which runs until June 30, 2022). We invite anyone interested in quilts to come join our chapter of Arizona Quilters Guild (AQG) and express your desires for programs and classes. Our September meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 8,…