Margaret Crusoe Do you want to learn how to use watercolors? I give art instruction for small groups in my home. The cost for four, hour-and-a-half lessons is $150 for new students and $145 for returning students. The fee is non-refundable and due by the first lesson. Materials are purchased separately. I provide a list…
Clubs & Classes, June 2021
Desert Threads Has Outdoor Meeting
Sue Bart Desert Threads met outside on the patio by the Cottonwood Phoenix Room in May. This was our first in-person meeting in over a year. Members wore masks and were invited into the Phoenix Room to view our many quilts made for charity (delivered to UMOM on May 14). Our Opportunity Quilt was on display,…
Sports, June 2021
ILGA Woman Scores an Ace
Sharma Goodwin On a beautiful day in May, Leslie Smith hit a perfect shot to score her first hole-in-one on number 13 at Ironwood. Congratulations, Leslie!
Clubs & Classes, June 2021
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Mumbling Ruby Regina Witcraft While having lunch with my longtime lady friends, after a year long absence from each other, and anticipating seeing what they look like now. We were still practicing the distancing habit and didn’t hug or even touch each other, which was our previous 2020 habit, so we felt safe and happy…
Front Page, May 2021
Friendships Within the Hiking Club
Warren Wasescha I’ve been hiking with our club for five seasons now. I have hiked at all levels. I have hiked with many club members, both old and new. The one thing I’ve noted along the way is how friendly the club has been to me and to others. And it’s rewarding to see the…
Front Page, May 2021
Attend Special Event from Your Computer
Jeanette Cline Open your computer for a very special community-wide event especially for America on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 9 a.m. This is the 70th year for the National Day of Prayer event to be held all over America. Jeanette Cline, event coordinator, and Sue Elsner, chair of Sun Lakes Women’s Connection, invite each…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Ironwood Niners Prepare for a New Season
Suevonne Negaard Teamwork Important for Ironwood Niners Board of Directors. As the temps climb and Sun Lakers are called to cooler places, the golf leagues make changes, too! President Judy Thompson states, “The league is only as strong as the board members and appointed chairpersons who are working together. I appreciate my team.” Happy Birthday, Margaret. The…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Desert Threads Creates Quilts for Shelters
Sue Bart Members of Desert Threads, a chapter of Arizona Quilters Guild, keep busy making children’s quilts for area shelters. Jody Edwards, Community Services chair, hosted a sort, cut, organize, and kit-making day at her home in Sun Lakes. We receive many wonderful donations of fabric that are turned into comforting quilts. Sue Bart made…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Sun Laker Honored Nationally
Harry Huckemeyer Good things happen to good people. Judy and Nuel Sanders were recently notified that Nuel has been selected to receive a special honor for his time in Service, and his passion for flight, and the numerous contributions he has made during his career in the Aerospace Industry. Nuel’s name will be inscribed on the…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Breakfast Lions Donate to AFMA Firefighter Charities
Brian Curry The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club (SLBLC) presented a check to the Arizona Firefighters Charities for their many charitable works behind the scenes in the Sun Lakes community. AFMA Firefighter Charities have been hit hard in their fundraising this past year with both Art at the Lakes and the Built By Referral Designer…