Lynbeth Street

Red Hats sparkled at the Mardi Gras

These ladies sparkled at this year’s event!

  The fifth annual Arizona Red Hat State Convention has come to a close. As in past years, the main comments were “Had a fantastic time. Sign me up for next year.” “Each year is better than the last, can’t wait till next year”. The co-hosts wish to acknowledge the Oakwood chef for the delicious…

April Rotarian of the Month

Mark Grady

[ Mark Grady of Gilbert was named Rotarian for the Month of April by the Sun Lakes Rotary Club. Mark joined Sun Lakes Rotary in December 2014, but was a long-time Rotarian in Tucson before moving to Gilbert. He is a Certified Public Accountant and continues with his practice in Phoenix. At the Casas Adobes…

Heading home for the summer

The Short Line Model Railroad Club wants you!

  It’s that time of the year where things really start to go in motion as the warm weather arrives and many of our good friends leave to return to other areas to be with families and friends. The Short Line Model Railroad Club wishes you all an enjoyable and safe summer. I would like…

Energy yoga classes

Paullene Caraher Mornings: 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Note: New times for afternoon classes Where: SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room on the third floor. No cost – donations are accepted If you have questions call Paullene Caraher on her cell phone…

Savvy Travelers meeting May 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Savvy Travelers in Israel

Join us Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Phoenix Room at Cottonwood Country Club. The program speaker will be Van Newville who teaches at NAIL – it’s all about summer staycations in and around Arizona. This gentleman knows Arizona like no other. Come hear and learn about the interesting places to escape to…

Springtime is busy for Sun Lakes Hiking Club

Hikers exploring archeological site in Bandelier National Monument, NM

Roberta Arpan In addition to the 13 regularly scheduled hikes for the month of April, two special events wrapped up the 2015-2016 season. On April 1 the annual Hiking Club spring picnic and awards ceremony was well attended by approximately 100 participants. After feasting on grilled hot dogs, attendees were led in a sing-along of…

Watermedia Club – purple and blue

Painting by Dianne Hitt

  Planning for summer included our decision to continue meeting every week at our regular time to paint together. Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m., noon for early birds marks our gathering. Please come and join us if you are interested. The gallery in our meeting room off the Cottonwood Atrium shows “Purple and Blue” until May…

Sun Lakes Republican Club news

The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature guest speaker AZ State Senate President Andy Biggs at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Senate President…

Tai Chi classes

Forever Young - Tai Chi Parting Horses Mane class.

Senior Health and Fitness Day is May 25, the last Wednesday in May. That week and every week, celebrate your health and fitness with a variety of activities – maybe an easy and gentle, relaxing and flowing Tai Chi class! Drop-in for my weekly easy and gentle Tai Chi-QiGong classes: Easy and Gentle Tai Chi…