Karen Vollis Do you enjoy playing a variety of games? We have separate tables for playing strategy/board games, card games, dice games, party games or word games. We can teach you how to play or you can teach us your games! We play games in Oakwood, Sun Lakes, but can schedule an event at your…
Clubs & Classes, June 2026
Player Recognition
Dianne Zimmerman Karin Hansen was recognized on April 16 for her invaluable commitment and service to the Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club’s (SLDBC) 99er Thursday morning game. She contributed to the success of the program for many years. Thank you Karin for your dedication to encouraging and advancing players in our club. We appreciate you!…
June 2026, Clubs & Classes
Desert Artists Club Meets All Summer Long
Sue Sindelar Summer is here again and the Desert Artists Club (DAC) still meets weekly for members to enjoy a time to create together in a cool and supportive environment. It is a time when outdoor activities are limited and we turn our attention to indoor hobbies. For artists it is a time to flourish.…
June 2026, Clubs & Classes
DAR Arizona State Conference
Jean Milberger The Gila Butte Chapter finished their chapter year at the Arizona State Conference at the end of May. It was made special with the presence of President General Ginnie Sebastian Storage, NSDAR attending the event. Each year the Gila Butte Chapter, NSDAR honors the cadets at the Basha High School JROTC annual awards…
Clubs & Classes, June 2026
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group – June 2026
Four Years of Observation Kris Szlauko Our family was quite large and it was rare that a four-year-old got to sit in the front seat with mom. The front seat was most often reserved for an older child that could hold a baby. Sometimes a rowdy child was placed up front so as not to…
June 2026, Generals
Message from the President
Jean Nelson I continue to be inspired by the many positive moments that strengthen our community and bring neighbors together. I am very pleased to see the improvements in the plantings and landscaping along the walkway to the Cottonwood Restaurant that were accomplished by our Maintenance Department. They are going to enhance the aesthetics of…
June 2026, Clubs & Classes
Water Scarcity
George Abernathy One would think that water scarcity exists primarily in Arizona, but I recently had to cancel two out-of-state fishing trips for Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club members and disabled veterans due to low water levels, predicted high water temperatures, or low water flows. One of the trips planned was to the Green River…
June 2026, Features
Word of the Month: Cobber
David Zapatka Friend, word-lover, and bridge player, Jim Nulty, whose career path led him to Perth, Australia, offered this word from his overseas experience. Cobber cob·ber, noun. A cobber is an Australian and New Zealand slang term for a close friend, mate or companion. It is the equivalent to “buddy” or “pal” in American English.…
Generals, June 2026
The Friends Bookshop News
It’s HOT outside, but shopping at The Friends Bookshop is always “cool.” The shop is located in the southeast corner of the Robson Library. Look for the blue banner. Come and check us out! You never know what treasures you will find! Look for your favorite author or find a new one. We have books on an…
June 2026, Clubs & Classes
Card Scores
Cribbage Results Tuesday Night Cottonwood Bob Mariano, Organizer and Jeff Scott, Reporting Join us for cribbage every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in the Cottonwood Clubhouse, A-7 Painting Room. April 7: 1st Bob Mariano 14+92; 2nd Royce Bohning 12+78; 3rd Eldon Drenthe 9+27; Low Pat Donahue 3-31. April 14:1st Royce Bohning 11+78; 2nd Pat Donahue…