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Art at Sun Lakes 2026 – March 7

The community is invited to attend Art at Sun Lakes 2026, a premier arts and crafts show and fundraiser supporting the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) Firefighters Charities. The event will take place on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date scheduled for Saturday, March 14. The show…

Pickleball Serves Up Competition, Community, and Charity

Rod Badgley Pickleball players, spectators, and community supporters alike will have something to celebrate when the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club hosts its highly anticipated NIT Tournament March 2–4. This three-day event blends exciting competition, community connection, and charitable giving, making it one of the most vibrant gatherings of the spring season. Interest continues to surge,…

Building Bridges—Making Friends

Second Annual Short Court Tennis Tournament Since the introduction of short court tennis in 2024 to encourage more people to try the sport, its popularity has truly soared! This sport was specifically designed for: • Tennis lovers who can no longer play on a full-size court, • Individuals with mobility limitations or those recovering from…

Lady Sluggers’ Season Is Underway

Larry Wolfe The Lady Sluggers, sponsored by Serene Solutions, opened their 2026 season by sweeping a doubleheader versus the Roadhaven Rebels. Their second twin bill against the Sunland Village East Panthers was rained out. So, at press time, the Sluggers were undefeated! Their remaining home schedule is shown below: Monday, Feb. 9 vs. the Sunland…

IronOaks Tennis Club Celebrates Successful Year

D.D. Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) wrapped up a dynamic and successful year with its annual Year-End Bash held Saturday evening, Dec. 27, at 5 p.m. on the patio of the Stone & Barrel restaurant. Approximately 70 members and their guests gathered for an evening of celebration, connection, and reflection. Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres…

What Makes LAFF So Unique?

Carol Horowitz Do you remember the song “Getting to know you … getting to know all about you” from the musical South Pacific? This is the premise for LAFF (Laughter and Friendship Forever)! In an effort to promote unity and inclusiveness here within our own communities of Sun Lakes and surrounding neighborhoods, the concept for…

Hiking Fitness

Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Feeling good about your hiking fitness? If you hike weekly with the club, the answer may be a simple “yes.” Or maybe not, depending upon how you feel on the day of a hike. I had one of those days recently. I signed up for a bit more aggressive…

Fifth Annual Country Hoedown March 15

Bill and Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation’s (GSLCF) Country Hoedown fundraiser event will be on Sunday, March 15, in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club. Tickets are $55 each and will be available Feb. 2 on the Foundation’s website at www.slcommunityfoundation.com. There is no limit on the number of tickets…

Valentine’s Ball February 15

John Yu The Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Club invites you and your “special” someone to our Valentine’s Ball on Sunday, Feb. 15, at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. Our dinner, dance, and live music season venue continues with Midnight Moon band playing a mix of pop music of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Santana, the Eagles, Buddy…

Card Scores

Tuesday Night Cribbage Jeff Scott Join us for Cribbage every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in the Cottonwood clubhouse A-7 Painting Room. 12/02. 1st Eldon Drenthe 12+92, 2nd Royce Bohning 122+91, 3rd Jeff Scott 12+71, Low Ted Jacobs 1-80, 24 Hand Eldon Drenthe, Liz Schubert 12/09. 1st Bill Bade 12+76, 2nd Ted Jacobs 11+44, 3rd…