Arthur Fink We are a “Coffee House Vibe” group that meets every Saturday from 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room (A-8) in Cottonwood County Club. There is no cost and no membership or residency requirement. All playing strengths are welcome. Chess sets are provided as well as chess clocks if…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Singles Group
Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 190 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cheers Trip Opportunities: The demand for travel is reported to be strong, with many itineraries fully booked for 2026 and even some for 2027. European river cruises remain popular, according to AmaWaterways. You are probably looking at 2027 for their African Safari or Mekong Delta trips. Closer to home, Free Spirit Vacations has a multitude…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
Fun Lakers Club Announces Annual Golf Cart Rally
Jacque Texeira Spring is in the air, and what better way to enjoy our spectacular weather than by spending the day cruising around in your golf cart participating in the Fun Lakers’ annual Golf Cart Rally? It’s always a blast and probably our most popular event. This year it’s a Hawaiian theme. Get in the…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
Microsoft Windows Defender: Is It Enough Protection?
Helen Seaton, PR Director Do you have to buy an antivirus, or is the free Defender good enough to protect you? Windows Defender has improved, but is it good enough to stop malware, viruses, and hackers on its own? We will watch a short video that will compare free versus paid antivirus solutions, cover recent…
Clubs & Classes, March 2026
Science and Technology
Karen Vollis Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
¿Habla Español?
Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate Spanish speakers…
Clubs & Classes, March 2026
Aero Club Gathering Hears from Retired KLM Pilot
Gary Vacin “There are easier ways to kill yourself.” That’s what Dik Cusveller’s father said to him when the youngster told him he wanted to fly airplanes. Cusveller related this tale during his presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Jan. 19 at Cottonwood Country Club. The Canadian resident briefed his audience on…
Clubs & Classes, March 2026
Retired Rear Admiral to Speak to Aero Club Gathering March 16
Gary Vacin A retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral will relate his journey to become a Navy pilot, a Rear Admiral, and an airline executive during a presentation at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on March 16. Scheduled for the Cottonwood Country Club Lecture Room, the session begins with camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by…
Clubs & Classes, March 2026
The Growing Data Breach Problem and What You Can Do About It
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Recent cybersecurity reports highlight major ongoing breach activity: Brightspeed, a major U.S. fiber broadband provider, is investigating claims that hackers may have accessed sensitive data tied to over 1 million customers. Users’ names, emails, and contact details may have been exposed, making people targets for scams and identity fraud.…