David Zapatka Summer is coming and the sun is out. The sun is beautiful, but it’s also a genuine challenge on the pickleball court. We love playing in it and we occasionally curse it while squinting into a lob we’ve completely lost. Playing pickleball in the sun is a complicated relationship. You need a strategy.…
Religion, May 2026
The Spirituality of Detachment
Judy Kopp Detachment is often misunderstood as coldness or avoidance when actually it is a compassionate form of spiritual presence you can embody. It is attachment to the material that leads to detachment from the spiritual. Detachment allows you to remain open without being consumed. It means you stop clinging to things outside of yourself…
Clubs & Classes, May 2026
50+Fit With Julie
Julie Bauman Join Julie Bauman at Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center! A variety of classes range from chair yoga, total body fitness, Tabata and functional fitness. Julie currently teaches Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 and 9 a.m. From beginner to advanced, all are welcome. A seasoned instructor, Julie teaches at all levels. If you…
Religion, May 2026
SLJC Sisterhood
Esther Spear The next meeting of the SLJC sisterhood will take place on Thursday, May 21, at the Chapel Center in Sun Lakes at 1 p.m. We will have a baby shower for mothers who are military veterans. The organization assists in providing items for mothers and their newborn babies. Please bring any of these…
Clubs & Classes, May 2026
Cheers Singles Group
Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, Sunbird, and Solera communities. Our current 179 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,…
Generals, May 2026
Tuesday Nights Together Wants to Help You Discover the Lavender Gardens of Chateau De Vie
Step into a world of beauty and history at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (9248 E. Riggs Rd.)! On Tuesday, May 12, at 5 p.m. Tuesday Nights Together (TNT) invites you to a special presentation about the enchanting lavender gardens of Chateau de Vie. Our guest speaker will take you on a journey through the…
Clubs & Classes, May 2026
Credit Card Security
Helen Seaton, PR Director This month at Computer Booters we will be examining credit card security. Credit cards are ancient technology, a design that hasn’t changed in over six decades. They offer little security and no control. Most people are unaware that there are better alternatives that not only prevent fraud and identity theft, but…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Wrapping Up Our Season
Ken Duquaine On March 19, the East Valley Photo Club held its fifth and final monthly photo competition of the season. The competition categories were Open, Monochrome, Travel, and Rotating (Macro). Several categories had multiple winners with identical scores. Our first-place winners were as follows: Class A Open Color Prints—Raul Lopez; Class B—Donna McGregor; Class…
Generals, May 2026
The National Sjögren’s Walk Is Coming to Your Neighborhood!
Maria Davis I have been a Sjogren’s (SHOW-grins) patient since 2004. I am particularly excited about this year’s event, since people can participate wherever they are across the country! The local Sjogren’s Walks have been nationalized this year, and the walk date is May 16—but you can walk whenever you want, or just wear the…
Clubs & Classes, May 2026
Candidates, Community, and Conversation at Democratic Club’s May Meeting
Dwight Flatt The Sun Lakes Democratic Club (SLDC) will host an evening of civic engagement on Monday, May 11, at the Sun Lakes Country Club, Navajo Room, 25601 E. Sun Lakes Blvd N, in Sun Lakes. The event begins with a social at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. The May meeting…