Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) supports many educational opportunities within the East Valley. One is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL). Since launching in 1995, DPIL has become the premier early childhood book gifting program in the world and has mailed over 200 million free books…
Jo Schaefer On July 20 LunchBunch 1 celebrated turning 24 at an old favorite, the Olive Garden. Our very first luncheon was held at Tessa’s Tea and Treasures in Phoenix in July of 1999. At that time, our choices here were pretty much Wendy’s or McDonald’s. So we decided to venture east a bit and…
Rich Volpe, Chapter Commander Sometimes a little change is good, and it is nice to get back to our normal scheduling of meetings. We soon will be approaching our holiday season, which will carry us through the end of the year. Our next meeting will be held at 10 a.m. at Black Bear Diner on…
Joyce Selk We are excited that the snowbirds are coming back to join the “full-timers” in all the great things the Fun Lakers (best social club around!) has planned. Reconnect with neighbors and friends, or meet some new ones! If you are not a member, sign up today so you don’t miss a minute of…
What are the Verdeen cousins up to now? Sweet Gum, Texas’, most unpredictable but lovable characters are cooking up loads of laughs in the soon-to-open Rex’s Exes theater production, directed by Sandy Bocynesky. The First Lady of Texas is supposed to visit Sweet Gum to choose the Yellow Rose Award recipient for which Jimmy Wyvette is a…
Come see the many quilted items being offered for sale on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4, at the Sun Lakes Country Club. Desert Threads quilters have been working hard this summer doing what they enjoy in order to have available many quilted items for sale at the Bazaar. The funds raised will help…
At a recent Open House at Cottonwood Country Club, two members of The ImproVables were able to exhibit how a portion of the recently received grant from the Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation had been used. They sported their new “uniforms,” lively colored t-shirts with the comedy group’s logo on the front and the troupe’s…
Bette Lu Buchanan Hey, ladies, welcome back to golf in Sun Lakes! It’s not too late to join the Cottonwood Lady Niners. Our new roster of officers includes President Minna Rasmussen, Vice President Rachelle Wilson, Secretary Lori Aaspas, and Treasurer Barb Sletto. The first day of play is Thursday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m., following…
This is the season when we pause and give thanks. The Crystal Card Project wants to give a special thank you to the Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation, slcommunityfoundation.com. The Foundation has supported grant requests from The Crystal Card Project, thus enabling us to achieve our goal of donating 100% of our proceeds to My…
Jerry Higgins The Cottonwood Tennis Club has added an exciting event to its annual Bradshaw/Neu Charity Tennis Tournament. The tournament will include matches with the Ability360 tennis club, which is comprised of many talented wheelchair players. Registration is open at courtreserve.com for Cottonwood Tennis Club members and at www.tournamentsoftware.com for non-members. The Bradshaw/Neu Tournament is a…