The Gila Butte Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) started 2025 with a busy January packed with service opportunities. Chapter members assisted the Desert Threads Chapter of the Arizona Quilters Society with their project for Successful Aging AZ by helping to assemble small, heart-shaped “fidget” pillows. These pillows will be given to…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Retired Military, Airline Captain to Address Aero Club Gathering
Gary Vacin A retired airline captain and military fighter pilot who fulfilled a personal challenge flying a light-sport aircraft will be the speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Monday, Feb. 17, at the Cottonwood Country Club Lecture Hall. The session begins with camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7…
February 2025, Generals
Join Us to Honor Crystal Award Recipients on March 16!
Congratulations to this year’s recipients who are dedicated volunteers. Each one has given so much of their time and talents to make Sun Lakes a better place to live. Friends and family may show your appreciation by honoring them with your presence at the annual Crystal Awards Banquet on Sunday, March 16, in the San…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Card Makers
Brooks Scofield The February meeting of the Sun Lakes card makers group will be held on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room of Sun Lakes Country Club. Interested greeting card makers are invited to attend and consider becoming a member. We meet year–round and make new and interesting cards every…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
JWV Post 619 Presents $2,500 Donation for Arizona State Veterans Home
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 Commander Dan Tilsner presented a check for $2,500 to Kyleigh Vahjen, Recreation Therapist for Arizona State Veterans Home in Phoenix. The 104-bed Medicare-certified, skilled-nursing care facility provides exceptional care for eligible Arizona veterans and their spouses. Residents can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in a supportive environment that…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Julie’s Fitness
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…
February 2025, Features
Dollars & Sense: Two Advanced IRA Strategies That Are Rarely Used!
Dr. Harold Wong For many, most of their liquid assets are inside their traditional IRA or 401(k). However, this is a mistake, because you are creating a ticking tax time bomb. Example: An engineer, age 35, contributes $10,000 a year to his IRA and/or 401(k) each year. He’s in a 25% tax bracket and saves…
February 2025, Generals
Assistance League Fashion Show on March 1 Will Support Children
Sarah Auffret The spring fashion show for Assistance League of East Valley last March had a pronounced effect on Donna Pratt of Sun Lakes. Sitting in the audience after modeling in the show, she was struck by what she heard. “There was a teacher who told a story about a boy sharing his sweater with…
February 2025, Generals
29th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival: Fostering Community, Unity, and Understanding
The 29th annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF) will run from Feb. 13 through March 2 at Harkins Theatres Fashion 20 in Chandler, as well as two other Harkins theaters in Scottsdale and Peoria. Showcasing 29 captivating films from around the globe in total, the 10 festival screenings at the Chandler location will celebrate…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Dolly Dressers Seek New Donations
Brooks Scofield The Dolly Dressers are looking for new donations of dolls suitable for our Spring Program. If you have any 18-inch dolls, Cabbage Patch dolls, or Barbies you would like to donate to our Spring Program, contact us. We also take all kinds of rag dolls and stuffed bears. First, all our dolls spend…