Doug Williams The Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club Board of Directors surprised three members with “Lifetime Membership” in the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club. President Kathy Norman presented a motion to the November general meeting, which was seconded, and all those present unanimously voted “yea” to honor three members with Lifetime…
Janet Cook The new year is a great time to do a personal inventory and compare the current reality with the desires in the heart. From that, resolutions are generated to improve, and often the greatest needs are about health. People want to take better care of themselves and have better relationships and be of…
Once again, the Sun Lakes Quilting Ladies donated 47 lap quilts and 36 placemats to Neighbors Who Care for their clients. These are handmade by Joyce Davey, Myrna Brower, and Judy Stoner. We thank the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Foundation for their financial support so we can do what we “love” to do. The Sun…
Diane Hitt Artists! This is the last month to apply to show your artwork at the 2024 Art at the Lakes. We have big crowds, great artwork, and a big raffle. We are now receiving applications for artists to participate in the show. Applications must be mailed by Jan. 29. Applications are available in the…
What makes the pros on the tour (WTA/ATP) look so efficient when they’re striking the ball over and over during their rallies? First, they are playing in their prime time (late teens to 30s). They are at their ideal body weight, eyes are keen, footwork perfected, anticipation of the balls, shot-making abilities, and an acute…
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for…
Rich Volpe, Chapter Commander Our organization would like to extend our appreciation for all the support you all provided over the past year, and we’re looking forward to a fresh new start as we enter into the 2024 new era. After coming off a challenging year, things are getting back to normal, and our meeting…
Steve Ambroso Felice anno nuovo! (Happy New Year!) The Sun Lakes Italian-American Club (SLIAC) had a festive start to the holidays on Dec. 7 with a live opera recital by members of the Arizona Opera Company. A baritone, mezzo-soprano, and pianist put on an awesome recital of Italian opera and holiday music. A raffle followed…
Maggie McLeod As the temperatures cool and we again meet up with our winter residents and friends coming back from destinations north, we find it a great opportunity to get together and celebrate the holiday season. Our Holiday Luncheon was preceded by a fun golf game organized by Deb Burns who got everyone “thinking outside…
Susan Gottschalk The annual holiday luncheon was held on Dec. 1 in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood. Thank you to the catering staff and servers for the delicious lunch. Eight table teams played a ‘70s trivia game, and the winners were given a fun rhinestone ball marker. Installation of officers for the 2023–24 season…