Cottonwood Ladies Bridge 7/06. 1st Janelle Gibson, 2nd Lori Scharbach, 3rd Liz Schubert; Hostess: Ilena Lea 7/13. 1st Patti Potter, 2nd Janelle Gibson, 3rd Judy Ligas; Hostess: Maurine Howell 7/19. 1st Maurine Howell, 2nd Ilena Lea, 3rd Linda Meylink 7/27. 1st Janelle Gibson, 2nd Sally Culbertson, 3rd Gerry Ellinwood; Hostess: Karen Harnish 8/03. 1st Joan…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Ukulele Group Kicks Off on November 5
The Sun Lakes Ukulele Group, led by Cottonwood Palo Verde resident Nancy Harrison, will kick off its eighth season on Sunday, Nov. 5. We meet on the first and third Sundays of the month in the winter season in the Computer Learning Center, Room 1 (Phoenix Room). We learn songs, chords, strums, fun licks, and…
Front Page, September 2023
Crystal Cards All Over the U.S.
Crystal Cards receives donated greeting cards, and volunteers make them into beautiful new cards, which we sell for $1 at regular sales in the Sun Lakes communities. Where do we get these used cards? It’s surprising how often we empty the donation bins in the community (Sun Lakes Country Club lobby, Cottonwood Library, Palo Verde…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Garden Club
On Sept. 19 members and guests will welcome Chris Stinchcomb to answer all of their tree and plant questions. Chris resides in Chandler, Ariz., with his wife. Chris has a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science from Linfield University and, upon graduating, has always worked in either landscaping or the field of arboriculture. He…
September 2023, Religion
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
Esther Spear The Sun Lake Jewish Congregation Sisterhood has an exciting year planned. The first meeting will take place on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Chapel House. The guest speaker is Martin Rittman, owner of Rango Honey in Tempe. This company sells kosher honey, and its mission is to help young people…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Writers’ Group
You’ve Got Trouble George Stahl There is a song in the musical, The Music Man called, “Ya Got Trouble!” It’s about the evils that can come out of playing pool, in a billiard room, or worse yet, a pool hall. It warns how young men can get wrapped up in all sorts of illicit things…
Generals, September 2023
Auditions Are Coming Up September 11
Director Sandy Bocynesky will be looking for nine females and three males for speaking parts in the upcoming fall production of Rex’s Exes. There is also one male non-seen voiceover role and a non-speaking walk-on role for a tall person who can be either male or female. Scripts will be available beginning Aug. 15 for…
September 2023, Religion
Dinner and Bible Study at First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes
Every Wednesday the First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes holds a dinner and Bible study in their fellowship hall. Reservations are necessary, and the cost is a freewill offering. Under the direction of Patty LeVoir and the Social Committee, wonderful and tasteful home-cooked meals are prepared. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. After dessert, Pastor…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
If the Shoe Fits …
Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner, IronOaks Fitness Club There is nothing more important than a firm foundation—houses, floors, patios, gardens, faith, and feet! How we step out every day makes a big difference in how we feel and in the wellness of our feet, knees, and posture! Footwear plays a large role in the development of…
Generals, September 2023
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse August Blood Drive
The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse hosted an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Aug. 5. As a vital part of our community, the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continues to work with the American Red Cross to hold these blood drives several times a year to supplement the low levels of blood supply of people in…