Fun and informative classes for Parkinson’s patients in boxing, balance, and strength are available at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon. You must be a Sun Lakes resident to attend. Information classes for patients and caregivers are on the third Thursday of the month from…
October 2023, Generals
Risen Savior Lutheran Church Rummage Sale October 20-21
Risen Savior Lutheran Church is having their annual Rummage Sale on Oct. 20-21, from 7 a.m. to noon, at the south building located at 23914 Alma School Road in Sun Lakes. If you have items to donate, you can drop them off on Oct. 16, 17, and 18 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (no…
Religion, October 2023
Unraveling Popular Sayings: Exploring Misattributed Biblical Quotes
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In a world where words hold profound meanings, we must ensure that our beliefs and understanding are rooted in accurate sources. We often encounter sayings widely believed to be from the Bible, even though they are not. I want to explore some of these misattributed…
October 2023, Generals
You Are Invited! Marine Corps 248th Birthday Ball
Veterans Day and the Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps are approaching in November. In keeping with tradition, our East Valley Marine Corp League’s Chandler/Sun Lakes Detachment 1296 is hosting its annual Birthday Ball. The Ball will be on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Oakwood Country Club. The public is invited to enjoy the formal…
October 2023, Generals
Winter Wonderland Gala
Jeanne Becker, Treasurer During the summer and now in the fall, four members of the Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation have been planning this year’s Winter Wonderland Gala. This year’s event coordinators Jan Hawkes, Jeanne Duncan, Jade Neff, and Karen McGowan are arranging a glamorous and elegant semi-formal dinner dance to be held on Sunday, Dec.…
October 2023, Sports
PVLGA Golf Fore Life Cancer Tournament
The Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA) will hold its Golf Fore Life Cancer Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at noon. All proceeds will go to the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) for research. PVLGA members may invite guests with golf handicaps to participate. Palo Verde Men’s Golf Association members are also invited to…
October 2023, Features
In Passing – October 2023
Lillian “Lil” Abild Lillian “Lil’’ Evelyn Abild (nee Kronaizl, Vernon), of Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away peacefully at Emerald Groves Assisted Living on Aug. 22, 2023, at the age of 88. Lil was born on a farm outside of Utica, S.D., on April 1, 1935, to Joseph and Sophie (Kortan) Kronaizl; she was the youngest…
October 2023, Generals
Wildcat Jazz Band and 2 Pianos, 6 Hands
Helen Daley The Wildcat Jazz Band is a first-class traditional jazz band from Tucson. They will be presenting a festival warmup for the Arizona Classic Jazz Society (ACJS) on Oct. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Downtown Chandler. The show is open to the…
October 2023, Clubs & Classes
Daughters of the American Revolution
The Gila Butte Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is honored to welcome State Regent Sallie Beraud Lovorn as guest speaker at the Oct. 18 meeting in Cottonwood. Her topic will be “The Battle of Ambos Nogales, the only land battle of World War I to touch American soil.” Call Jean Culver…
Sports, October 2023
Sun Lakes Lady Putters
Susan Gottschalk Look for us at our table at the Community Open Houses on Oct. 7 at Cottonwood and/or Oct. 14 at Sun Lakes Phase 1. We look forward to meeting you! Also, our always-popular Holiday Lunch is scheduled for Dec. 1 at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. For more information or questions concerning the…