What, another meeting? But this one is different, and you will love it. We will learn from each other and also from the readings of Edgar Cayce. We meet every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Room A-2 of Cottonwood Country Club. We have group discussions from the book A Search for God through the Edgar…
February 2025, Generals
Jason Morton Tennis Classic Returns to IronOaks Tennis Club

The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) in Sun Lakes is hosting the annual Jason Morton Tennis Classic from Feb. 26 through March 2. The USTA Level 6 tournament is a prize money event that attracts skilled, competitive local and out-of-state players from coast to coast for NTRP division-level singles and doubles play in age divisions from…
February 2025, Generals
Sun Lakes VITA for Tax Year 2024
Please note: We will be preparing taxes on Wednesdays this year. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will again be available for East Valley residents starting Jan. 27. Income should be less than $67,000 to qualify for this service. Information for locations providing this service is available by using www.prepareandempower.org/sites on a computer browser.…
February 2025, Generals
Diamond Lake Luminary and Food Donations

Steve and Robyn Moody Bravo! Amazing! Over the top! Congratulations! Thank you, Sun Lakes community, for your support of Unit 36C’s Diamond Lake Luminaria and Food Donation Drive for AZCEND, our local food bank. The impact you make on those who struggle for basic daily needs is just astonishing! Your non-perishable and monetary donations exceeded…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sew-N-Sews Busy Bees Thrive in 2025

Eileen Turner Sew-N-Sews keeps up the buzz. They are like BEES in the hive. All members are encouraged to BE themself, BE creative, BE generous, BE charitable, BE a learner, and BE an active member. The organization consistently has about 90 active members at each meeting. The Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Friendship Interest Groups…
February 2025, Generals
No One Wants Me—I Am Only 9

Although November was officially Adopt a Senior Pet Month, there is no time like the present—Valentine’s Day! Older dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescues at a time in their lives when they need us the most! Maricopa County Animal Care & Control takes in more than 45 dogs a day! Unfortunately, older dogs are…
February 2025, Generals
Let’s Get Physical! Tuesday Nights Together at SLUMC
Lauren Jones Start the new year by focusing on your health and wellness! After enjoying all those delicious holiday meals with family and friends, it’s time to check in with your body and set new goals. Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, located at 9248 E. Riggs Road, is excited to welcome Ila Mackerman to our…
February 2025, Generals
Want to Learn How to Play Pickleball?
Jim Carlson There are more than 36,500,000 active pickleball players in the United States and growing at all age levels, making pickleball the fastest growing sport in the world. 33.7% are over the age of 65. Your Cottonwood Palo Verde Pickleball Club is inviting HOA2 homeowners or renters to attend our free Pickleball Clinic on…
February 2025, Generals
News from the Sky: What a Year That Was: 2024 in Review
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Just one year after setting a record for the busiest year in its history in 2023, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport marked another historic milestone: More than 50 million passengers traveled through the airport in 2024. The final numbers won’t be available until the end of January, but we already…
February 2025, Generals
Sun Lakes Resident Has Birthday Party ‘Presents’ Go to AFMA

Brian Curry Sun Lakes resident Wesley Hukriede recently celebrated his 70th birthday at Mulligans. His friends who attended the affair were surprised to have a special request from him: “I had asked that no one buy any gifts or drinks for me but, instead, to give a donation at the door that I would then…
