Hello Apple Club Members, as we are surely into the hot summer months, many members have headed to cooler climates, and we have a request. We urgently need our members and attendees to step up, teach a class on something you are proficient at, and share something you use frequently and are familiar with, (like Pages, Numbers, or…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Christmas Dinner Dance Tickets Are Now On Sale!

Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club will again be hosting our “always sold out, ever-popular” annual Christmas Dinner Dance on Wednesday, Dec. 16! This year we will be offering our club members an “Early Bird Special” to thank them for their support and membership in the Club! All SLRC members will be able to…
August 2026
50+ Fit With Julie

Move Better. Feel Better. Live Better. As a Chandler resident and longtime fitness instructor, one of my greatest joys is helping people discover that movement, strength, and wellness can be enjoyed at every age. I invite you to join me at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Gym on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 and 9…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cathy Merritt Cheers Trip Opportunities Below is a brief, non-inclusive list of available travel opportunities: Mystery Tour: To ?? That’s why it’s called a “mystery” tour, July 30. Go to places you generally pass and say “I have to stop there someday.” Pageant of the Masters: Aug. 19 to 22. From $1,395 pp/double, $1,795 pp/single. This annual art show…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Jeep Owners reach the Coke Ovens

Jim Carlson A couple of the Sun Lakes Jeep Owners took an early morning trek to the Coke Ovens about 15 miles east of Florence, Ariz, near the ghost towns of Cochran and Butte City. To reach the ovens, officially called the Gila Charcoal Kilns, we traveled down dried up washes, crossed the Gila River…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Sun Lakes Garden Club Welcomes Certified Arborist

August 18 Meeting to Feature Noah Johnson of Bartlett Tree Experts The Sun Lakes Garden Club invites members and visitors to attend its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Visitors are always welcome. The featured speaker will be Noah Johnson, a Certified Arborist with Bartlett Tree Experts. Johnson brings extensive professional experience as an arborist…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
AAASL Welcome Back Pot Luck Featuring the Amazing Painted Soul
Denise Brice-Walker AAASL Welcome Back Fall Gathering Pot Luck, featuring amazing live music by Painted Soul. Get ready for an unforgettable event with Painted Soul, featuring the soulful talents of Desiree and Damon White! Gather your friends and join us for an afternoon of food, music, dancing and fellowship! Bring your favored dish to share…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
¿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 Spanish speakers to come to our lively weekly meetings. New…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Chess Club
Arthur Fink We are a “Coffee House Vibe” group that meets every Saturday from 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room (A-8) in the Cottonwood County Club. There is no cost and no membership or residency requirement. All playing strengths are welcome. Chess sets are provided as well as chess clocks…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Winner

Becky Kerr Siyaa Poddar, a recent graduate of Arizona College Preparatory High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) International Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter DW of Sun Lakes. The P.E.O. Star Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide scholarships to exceptional women in their…
