Unit 11 The monthly Unit 11 HOA board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 4 p.m. in the Computer Learning Center Phoenix Room, at the Cottonwood clubhouse. All homeowners are welcome to attend. Unit 19 Townhomes Only Donna Block Unit 19’s board will hold the October monthly meetings for townhome owners starting…
October 2025, Sports
Rolling Into a New Season of Bocce Fun!
Kathy Hoff, Publicist Registration for the 2025-26 season is open! If interested, please go online and register at our club’s website, www.sunlakesbocceclub.com. Individuals can complete a registration form and pay the $30 registration fee, which covers the cost for a two-person team for both the first and second sessions. Online registration will end on Oct.…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Women’s Connection Starting in November
Sue Elsner The Sun Lakes area Women’s Connection team is excitedly preparing for a new season of events in the Oakwood clubhouse ballroom starting Thursday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. The other dates are Dec. 11, Jan. 15, Feb. 12, March 12, and April 9. All events are on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Stop by…
October 2025, Sports
Rounding the Bases?
Larry Wolfe If you’ve driven past the Field of Dreams recently, you’ve probably noticed that no one is currently rounding the bases. That’s because this is the time of the year for overseeding the outfield grass. We’re also doing an infield restoration and upgrade. During this period, there are no scheduled games or practices at…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
In Memory of Ruby
The Sun Lakes Writers Club and all the readers of this column in the Splash bid a fond farewell to Ruby Regina Witcraft who passed away last month. Her wit and wisdom is legendary. Upon first meeting her, she would say, “Yes, it’s Witcraft. I’m one letter away from casting an evil spell on you.”…
Generals, October 2025
The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation Annual Fundraising Dinner Dance Gala
Jan Hawkes and Jeanne Becker Tickets go on sale at our website slcommunityfoundation.com on Friday, Oct. 3, for the Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation’s annual premier fundraising event, this year called “The Candy Cane Christmas Gala.” Event coordinator Jan Hawkes, with a team of Foundation Friends volunteers, are arranging a glamorous and elegant semi-formal dinner…
October 2025, Generals
Crystal Award Nominations Begin October 17
Do you know a dedicated volunteer, someone who devotes a great deal of time and energy to making Sun Lakes a better place in which to live? Consider nominating that person for a Crystal Award. Nomination forms will be available Oct. 17 at each of the three HOA reception desks and online at each HOA’s…
October 2025, Sports
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
Esther Spear The Sisterhood board of directors has a full slate of interesting programs lined up for Fall 2025 and for 2026. Our first meeting will feature Mariana Laufer, former ballerina from the Bucharest Ballet in Romania. She is also the author of the memoir Over Three Big Lakes: Surviving Adversity. The meeting will take…
Sports, October 2025
Registration Is Now Open!
The Cottonwood Tennis Club, host of the largest multi-club charity tennis event in the East Valley, is proud to roll out new software that simplifies registration. The Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic runs Nov. 16-23. It’s a fun-filled eight-day tennis tournament open to all 55+ communities in the area. This year, even more clubs have been…
October 2025, Generals
Veterans Coffee Hour
Veterans Coffee Hour is held every second Thursday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. at Valley of the Sun Memorial Cemetery located at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, AZ 85248. Join us for coffee and donuts, share stories with fellow veterans, and learn about veteran services. Come join us for the camaraderie!…