Sue Schwartz Bethany Garrity of the National Institute of Fitness Sports (NIFS) shared her expertise and passion in helping active living communities create places that improve lives. She helped us understand how exercise principles of functional fitness combined with functional facility design help CWPV homeowners achieve energizing, complete and balanced solutions in wellness. NIFS’ pitch…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Sun Lakes Woodcarvers looking for new members
Dianne Winenger Steve Cullen is one of many who enjoy the camaderie of the Sun Lakes Wood Carvers. He just finished carving and painting a carousel horse for competition this month. We congratulate Steve for receiving the first place award at the Desert Woodcarving Show for this entry. Whether you’re fond of Kachinas, animals, birds…
Sports, March 2017
Rodeo Games huge success
Janet Myrick “This ain’t our first rodeo.” Eight teams competed in a pickleball skills tournament. All levels were part of each team. The skills included placement of serves, placement of return of serves, drop shots and dinks. Winners included: 1st Place Jim Berney, captain, plus Terry Clark, Scott Albin and Leslie Macadam; 2nd Place Chris…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Cotillion Dance Club presents the “Prohibition Ball”
Rob Spade Emmett Babler and Carmela Hopkins arrived at the ballroom for our January Black and White Ball ready to party! They maintained that happy smile all night. Emmett and Carmela are long time members of the club. They are definitely not afraid to get in the “swing” of the theme. The Cotillion Dance Club…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
News from VFW Aux, SL VFW Post 8053
Sandra Whittenberg Sun Lakes VFW Auxiliary, Post 8053, thanks the following area businesses for once again helping us make our recent Buddy Poppy Day a success: Ace Hardware, Sun Lakes; Wal-Mart, Arizona Avenue, Chandler; Fry’s Food Stores, Chandler and Sun Lakes; Sun Lakes Country Club Pro Shop. VFW Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled, needy…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Friends of Israel news
Michael W. Cohen The friends of Israel, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, presents “Is Israel a Jewish State or a State of Jews?” by Rabbi Michael Beyo. The Jewish fabric of Israel is a patchwork of numerous factions from many cultures and all corners of the earth. Meeting the needs of all these groups and their…
Sports, March 2017
OLNGA starts the year with socializing and golf
Ann Rounthwaite Our new Social Co-chairs Mary Swanson and Dolly Giallonardo organized a super luncheon to welcome the new year on January 17. IronOaks’ golf pro Eddy Renio was the featured speaker with a message both useful and entertaining. He updated us on course conditions, one size irons and pace of play tips. IronOaks obviously…
Generals, March 2017
18th Annual Chandler Jazz Festival – March 31 – April 1
Bart Salzman, Founder and Artistic Director Arizona’s most exciting, largest free jazz festival once again takes over downtown Chandler. Two days, 10 venues, 20 bands, 75 musicians and all FREE! Friday is Blues Night 5:00-10:00 p.m., and Saturday is Jazz 2:00-10:00 p.m., plus later at restaurants. Check out the full schedule with performer bios at…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Sun Lakes Ballroom Dance Club season is in full swing
Deanna and Stu Frost On January 15 more than 50 couples of the Sunday Night Ballroom Dance Club celebrated the New Year by dancing to the music of the ever popular Route 66 in the San Tan Ballroom. Do you like to waltz? Rhumba? Cha-Cha? Swing? Then the Sunday Night Ballroom Dance Club has three…
Sports, March 2017
Get Up ‘n Go – Pedal Power: See Sun Lakes area by bike
Lee Evans Please join us for a series of relaxed, twice weekly bicycle rides exploring Sun Lake’s network of roads and perhaps some neighboring ones. These hour and a half to two hour tours launch from the flag pole at the Cottonwood Clubhouse every Tuesday and Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., returning by 3:30 p.m.…