The National Day of Prayer Celebration for Sun Lakes, SunBird, and all other surrounding area communities will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 10 a.m. with instrumental, patriotic music beginning at 9:30 a.m. This event will be held in the SunBird ballroom, 6250 S. Sunbird Blvd., Chandler (between Cooper and McQueen). Various vocal and…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Heading Home for the Summer
Harry Huckemeyer We just finished up at Apache Junction, enjoying a successful, well-organized event hosted by one of the community service organizations, and everything went as planned. This is an annual affair held at Earth Park in Apache Junction and draws large crowds of both the young and the elders and is a day made…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Card Makers
The May 15 meeting of the Sun Lakes Card Makers will feature a speaker and presentation by one of the members. May usually brings spring-themed cards, like graduation, new babies, and weddings. If you are an experienced card maker and would like the fellowship of other experienced card makers, come visit us at one of…
Sports, May 2024
Men’s Niners Host Hamilton High Golf Team Members
Jim Wegman, Publicity March 21 was a special day at the Oakwood Golf course where the Men’s Niners Golf League hosted members of Hamilton High’s golf teams. For many years the Niners have supported the Hamilton Golf program with a fundraising play day with our members. The original idea came from Niners member David Mork…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Fit and Fun Club
Karyl Garbow Fit and Fun is a positive health and wellness group embracing a healthy lifestyle! Receive information about health and lifestyle issues as we take charge of our own health, lives, and self-care together! We cover a new topic every Wednesday in the Cottonwood Country Club Phoenix Room (inside the Computer Learning Center). The…
Sports, May 2024
Tennis Tips from Coach Kwong
I cannot thank the practice wall enough! In my early years it helped me develop my skills, forcing me to think, react quicker, and get into a hitting rhythm. Many players will either play sets or use a ball machine, which unfortunately could lead to bad form when they “rehearse the curse.” If you only…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
DAR News
Jean Milberger The Gila Butte Chapter NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) held their final event for the 2023-24 year on April 13 at Palo Verde Country Club with the Spring Fling. The meeting included giving the outgoing regent and executive board a rousing thank you for their past two years of service.…
May 2024, Sports
Sun Lakes Lady Putters
Susan Gottschalk Our Spring Luncheon was on April 7 in the Saguaro Room at the Cottonwood clubhouse. Mary Jo Wheeler, president, conducted the agenda of the afternoon, assisted by committee members Toni Reider, Connie Hogan, Marge Duggan, Carol Wenger, Judy Brotherson, Kathi Bobek, Kathy Adams, Susan Gottschalk, and Phyllis Schrager. Also, Peggy Verburgt and Olive…
May 2024, Religion
A Legacy of Learning: Celebrating Generations of Growth and Graduation
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott In the lush embrace of May, our hearts turn to celebrate the tapestry of graduations unfolding across our community. This season, as we laud the achievements of our children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren, we’re reminded of the journey of growth and learning that spans generations. This year, I find myself among…
May 2024, Sports
SLMGA News
The winner of the 2024 Men’s Derby was Mark Schneider, followed by Tim Kopp and Steve Jackson. The 2024 Club Champion and Flight 1 winner was Mark Schneider with a two-round total of 121. Other winners were Tom Phelps, Flight 2; Dennis Hagen, Flight 3; Paul Cosgrove, Flight 4; Bud Murray, Flight 5; Jim Dunn,…