Lucky me Bob Hirt We lived in a small village, population 3200, in Western New York State and it had all the characteristics of many small villages nationwide; a couple of gas stations, a restaurant, a bank, an insurance agency, a barbershop, a dentist, two doctors and of course, a funeral home. The pace was…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Savvy Travelers meeting February 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us Thursday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club. It’s a cruise night with Norwegian Cruise Line. District Sales Manager Roz Young will update us on all the new and exciting itineraries with Norwegian—new ships and special promotions, door prizes, discounts and extra onboard credit for…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Dance classes
Edie Gilbertsen Ballroom group classes are Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 and 24. Learn more Cha Cha from 2:30-3:15 p.m. and learn Rumba from 3:15-4:00 p.m. Private lessons can be scheduled from 1:30-2:20 p.m. and 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Mondays; call Edie to lock in your time. Cost: Private and group prices, $40 per…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Come join the chess club
Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Oakwood Clubhouse Greenbriar C Room. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees. For…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Cheers reunion
Circle Thursday, February 25 on your calendars! All former and current members of Cheers are invited to meet old friends and some new ones. You may bring a guest. Where: Poolside at Oakwood Time: 4:00 p.m. There will be appetizers and a cash bar. Please RSVP to 895-8253. If a ride is needed call Connie…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
“Reach Out Sun Lakes” begins its ninth year
Ellen Engel In a fine finish to its eighth year of collecting food and funds for the Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank in Chandler, Reach Out volunteers collected a total of 5,276 pounds (over 2.5 tons) of staple foods and $4,114 in cash, a very nice response and somewhat better than 2014’s totals. So the goal…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Movie group forming
We are forming a new group for couples that love going to the movies and meeting new people. If you are interested in learning more about this fun group, we invite all couples in their 50s and 60s to contact Nancy at 480-532-4523. We look forward to hearing from you!
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Sun Lakes Rock, Gem and Mineral Club news
Joe Schwab I met up with instructor Jan Meyers at the Cottonwood facility to see what I could find out about the art of fusible glass or dichroic glass. Though similar, dichroic glass uses metal in the process to give a different sparkle to the object. The purpose of the class is to introduce students…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Jewish War Veterans news
Art Sloane The members of Post 619 Jewish War Veterans in Sun Lakes will be meeting at 9:30 a.m. on February 21 in the Mirror Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club. The Post always has a program each month. The speaker this month will be Gordon Brown, CEO of Team Veterans. His subject will…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Agave Quilt Guild – new meeting place and time
Brooks Scofield The Agave Quilt Guild of Sun Lakes got off to a fantastic new year in their brand new location, the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club. There is however, one very important adjustment starting with the February 3 meeting, a major change in meeting time. From now on, the general meeting…