Linda Smart and Sarah Lythgoe Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator. The class fee is $10 and includes everything you need except adhesive. Bring yours or purchase during class. Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one…
April 2025, Generals
Greater Sun Lakes Foundation Elects New Board Officers

Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation has elected its new board of directors and selected its officers’ positions for 2025: Charlene Petragallo (president), Frank Gould and Kathy Skrei (vice presidents), Jeanne Becker (treasurer), Cheryl Ravenscroft (secretary), plus Karen Jorgensen, Brian Haynie, Chris Schneck (directors), and Richard Hawkes (president emeritus). The new board is…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Rotary Club – April 2025

Happy 39th Birthday to the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Gary Whiting, Past District Governor and Past RCSL President, and Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director April is a special month for our Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL). RCSL, chartered on April 22, 1986, celebrates 39 years of service within the Sun Lakes…
Clubs & Classes, April 2025
Bridge Players Know How to ‘Deal’ with Anything
Dianne Zimmerman Sun Lakes Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, South building, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. There are games for all levels of play. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to game time.…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Women’s Association Welcomes New Members!
Our organization is always looking for help and would be thrilled if anyone would come forward and lend a helping hand. We welcome new members anytime to bring new ideas and new crafts. Men are always invited as volunteers to help the ladies get our Bazaar and fundraising activities off the ground. Here are a…
Clubs & Classes, April 2025
Chess Anyone?
Arthur Fink Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel…
Clubs & Classes, April 2025
Lions Club – April 2025

International Peace Poster Contest: Casteel Student Wins Sun Lakes Lions Peace Poster Contest Marissa F., a 7th grader at Casteel, emerged victorious as the district winner in the Sun Lakes Lions Club International Peace Poster contest! Her winning poster has advanced to the regional competition. This year, 14 schools took part in the contest, with…
Clubs & Classes, April 2025
Round Up Your Friends to Hear a Texas Cowgirl at Women’s Connection Meeting April 10

Kristy DeCleene Get fixin’ for fun and head on over to the Women’s Connection on Thursday, April 10, at 10 a.m. This country morning program includes coffee, tea, pastries, and fruit. Gluten-free is available upon request. The fee of $22 (tax and gratuity included) cash or check (payable to Sun Lakes Women’s Connection or SLWC)…
April 2025, Generals
State Parties – April 2025

Nebraska State Dinner Carla Teusaw The annual Nebraska State Dinner had another great turnout on March 1 at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. There were 75 Nebraskans or people with ties to Nebraska enjoying dinner, music, Nebraska-related raffle items, and a silent auction. This year’s dinner was a prime rib carving station, shrimp scampi, scalloped…
