Yvonne Orlich “Music imprints itself in the brain deeper than any other human experience … Music brings back the feeling of life when nothing else can.” —Dr. Oliver Sacks Almost everybody you know has a favorite holiday or Christmas song. That song is imprinted in your brain, and as Dr. Sacks said, it “brings back…
December 2023, Sports
Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
Esther Spear The next meeting of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will take place on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel Center. The guest speaker will be Julie Bauman, a group fitness instructor. She will demonstrate easy exercises that can be done while sitting in a chair. Wear comfortable clothes and…
December 2023, Sports
Lucky Shot Pool Club: Players Back in Action
Play is underway for the Lucky Shot Pool Club’s 2023-24 season, with 39 players competing in two pockets of 9-Ball and four pockets of 8-Ball at the Cottonwood Country Club Pool Room. Play runs until Dec. 10, 2023. The club elected new officers at its fall meeting. Michael Dalsanders is the new club president. Club…
Sports, December 2023
Cottonwood Palo Verde HOA Community Day
Jerry Higgins The Cottonwood Tennis Club celebrated Community Day with many other HOA organizations to show old and new residents the multitude of varied activities available to them. The Cottonwood Tennis Club is hosting the Bradshaw/Neu tennis fundraiser tournament from Dec. 3 through Dec. 9.
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Protect Yourself from Holiday Scams
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The holiday season is a time for spreading joy and giving, but unfortunately, it’s also a prime time for scammers to prey on unsuspecting individuals. As the holidays approach, it’s essential to be vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams that can ruin your festive spirit. Here are some…
December 2023, Sports
Palo Verde Men’s Golf Association Events
Jeff French The Palo Verde Men’s Golf Association (PVMGA) wrapped up the 2022-23 season with two fun events held around the course closings for overseeding. On Oct. 7 the men’s clubs at Palo Verde and Cottonwood teamed up for a Beat the Pros/Supers 2 Net Best Ball event at Cottonwood where seven teams were able…
Generals, December 2023
November Author Event
A small but enthusiastic crowd joined the Sun Lakes Friends of the Library for their author event on Nov. 8. Six authors related their personal journeys, from plot conception to putting words to paper and eventually to publication. Sorry if you missed this event, but you can find some of their books in the Maricopa…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Lions Club – December 2023
Sun Lakes Lions Help AZCEND Sun Lakes Lions Club Peace Poster Program John Peterson Lions Club International sponsors a Peace Poster competition annually. Our Sun Lakes Lions Club evaluated 16 posters from Chandler Unified School District students, ages 11 to 13. Our winner was Madison Herbert who attends Shumway Leadership Academy. Her poster will be…
December 2023, Generals
Fire Corps Volunteers Still Serving Sun Lakes Community
Brian Curry The Fire Corps volunteers of the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority are still assisting the Sun Lakes community in a variety of ways, such as teaching CCR (Cardio Cerebral Resuscitation) and providing fire inspections (by Arizona state-certified inspectors). But two programs they administer that are long running and impactful are the Home Safety…
December 2023, Generals
Is This Your Christmas Bird?
Gwen Grace Friends from Eastern United States usually send me a Christmas card with pictures of a northern cardinal amidst a snowy background. This bird is featured on Christmas cards, decorated on windows and tree ornaments during this season. The lovely red color of this bird makes it a favorite Christmas bird. The northern cardinal is…