Deborah Muller For the past 24 years, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF) has celebrated Jewish culture through film, bringing an exciting lineup of films to Arizona honoring Jewish traditions and heritage. From February 9-23, 2020, the 24th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival will screen films showcasing the best of Jewish traditions, at…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
A New Year—Looking Back
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. The most painful process in the human experience, other than death, is looking back, reliving our journey that brought us to today. Most of us have an abundance of fond memories and, of course, sad ones as well. We try not to dwell on the sorrow, but somehow its ugly head pops…
Sports, January 2020
News from Sun Lakes Tennis Club
Jerry Vance We were excited to hit the courts this Monday morning, but the rain said otherwise. Denis White and Dick Kane came out to check the puddles with me. Oh well, next week or maybe on Wednesday or Thursday this week. We had a great time at our holiday tournament on Dec. 14, then…
Generals, January 2020
Shop Til You Drop Event
Rose Pachura Open to the public is the Shop ‘til You Drop Fashion Show by Calle Rose Boutique, a community fundraiser for the Sun Lakes Fire Dept. and Ambulance Services. They help our community. Let’s show them we can help them as a community. The Calle Rose Traveling Boutique is coming to Cottonwood on the…
Generals, January 2020
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote
Debra Austin What did Arizona’s Frances Willard Munds, Josephine Brawley Hughes, Carrie Chapman Catt, and Pauline O’Neill have in common over 100 years ago? They were part of earning women the right to vote in Arizona years before the 19th Amendment became law nationwide in 1920. Tickets are now on sale to hear the amazing…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
New Breakfast Lions Sworn In
A total of six new members have been sworn in during the last two months since the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club came back from its summer hiatus. Pictured are Immediate Past President Brian Curry, who sponsored both Carl Schell (third from right) and Dave Przewlocki (second from right). Past District Governor and past SLBLC President…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Card Making Class
Linda Smart Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. Class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. for the first session. The cards will be completed during your choice of two class sessions: 9:30 a.m. OR…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
DAR “Adopts” Seat, Welcomes One-Millionth Member
Toni Bolling Lutter Regent Marjorie Nelson, Gila Butte DAR, announced that the chapter has “adopted” a seat in Constitution Hall, the concert hall located in the historic Washington home of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). As part of its ongoing restoration, DAR offered members and friends the opportunity to sponsor a seat and be…
January 2020
New Hours for Cottonwood’s Water Volleyball
Linda Caton Water Volleyball in Cottonwood continues in its trial phase with new hours (1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Many people have said, “It sure sounds like you guys are having a lot of fun.” It is true — we are having a lot of fun. Currently, our focus is “Just…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Aero Club to Hear from Chandler Airport Manager
Gary Vacin The past, present, and future of the Chandler Municipal Airport will be the topic of a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) gathering Monday, Jan. 20, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The speaker will be Chris Andres, airport administrator. The event begins with coffee and camaraderie at 6:30…