Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 190 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cheers Trip Opportunities: Now is the time to start planning for your 2026 travels. There are multiple destinations and itineraries to choose from. With the recent uncertainty and unanticipated delays in air travel, do not forget to consider cruises and bus tours—local, domestic, and abroad. Happy Holidays to all! Cheers travel itineraries are open to…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Spotlighting a Member of the African American Association of Sun Lakes
Naomi Bryson Jacqueline Slaughter is in the African American Association of Sun Lakes (AAASL) spotlight for this month. She proudly says that her greatest passion in life is to spend time with her grandchildren. This may be her greatest passion, but there is much more to know about her. She is the events coordinator for…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Greek Activities
Karen Vollis Yassou! Are you interested in meeting other people (of any heritage) who enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, and comedy. We’ve had a good response, and our small group is growing! If you are interested in attending some of these activities, then please contact me at Karen.science23@gmail.com.
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
¿Habla Español?
Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Parli Italiano?
Would you like to speak Italian and meet others who enjoy speaking it? Whether you are a native speaker or someone who wants to brush up on your Italian, come join us for friendly conversation. We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5:30 p.m. (October through May) at the Cottonwood Country Club Computer Learning…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Italian-American Club News
Steve Ambroso, President Ciao! The Sun Lakes Italian-American Club (SLIAC) will be having our first meeting of 2026 on Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Oakwood ballroom, next to Stone & Barrel restaurant. Doors open at 4:45 p.m., with dinner starting at 6 p.m. The cost for dinner will be $29, and annual membership is $20.…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Scandinavians Love Christmas—God Jul!
Join in the celebration of Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 13 when Scandinavian friends and families are invited to an open house in the afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home of Carolyn Hawkins where 500 Santas are displayed for your enjoyment. The address for this holiday event is 10011 E. Arrowvale Drive in…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Large Christmas Model Train Display at the Oakwood Clubhouse Lobby
Steve Engelhardt The Sun Lakes Model Railroad Club, The Short Line, is pleased to announce that we will again be setting up our modules in the lobby of the clubhouse at Oakwood for Christmas. This is our fourth year of doing this, and we are very grateful to be able to show off some outstanding…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Fun Lakers Social Club Is in Full Swing
Jacque Texeira The holidays are just around the corner, so get your tickets today for the Fun Lakers holiday dinner dance Winter Wonderland at www.funlakers.org. Dressed in your glitziest cocktail attire, you will be served an elegant, three-course meal, which you selected with your ticket purchase. You will be entertained by Star Alliance, and you…