Dolly Loftin The January meeting of the Democratic Club will be held on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 E. Sun Lakes Blvd. N. Social begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Speakers will be Bill Mundell and Shea Stanfield, candidates for…
Sports, January 2020
Sun Lakes Lady Putters updates
Susan Gottschalk Our annual holiday lunch was held on Dec. 6 in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood. Cash and poinsettias were awarded to the lucky winners in the raffle drawing. Our raffle drawings at this and our spring luncheon allow us to donate to a few local charities. Monday Flight: 11/04. Kathi Bobek, Sherill…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Basic Social Dance Classes
Mary Lou Kaye A new year… 2020… is just around the corner. It’s a great time to make up your mind to tackle a new skill. Dancing comes to mind. It’s an awesome way to stay fit, have fun, and enhance your social life. You did know it’s the Fountain of Youth, Right? No kidding.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club Takes Disabled Veterans Fishing
George Abernathy Dec. 7, 2019, was an honorable day for the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club when the following club members, Randy Smith, Dan Roberts, Fred Smith, Bob Ludwig and Sonny Williams, hosted 15 disabled veterans and volunteers from Project Healing Waters for some trout fishing at the Veterans Oasis Lake in Chandler. Even though the…
Sports, January 2020
IMGA Golfer of the Month
Bruce McCorkle Canadian Bill Pender recently became a U.S. citizen and is the IMGA Golfer of the Month. Born in Toronto, Canada, Bill was the youngest of four. His construction worker father and stay-at-home mother created a stable environment where the kids could play and work with full family support. His youthful employment included shoveling…
Features, January 2020
News from the Sky: Gain Airport Knowledge by Taking a Free Airport Tour
David J. Ramirez, Public Information Officer Venture into the history and little-known facts about America’s Friendliest Airport® by taking part in the free, pre-scheduled tours Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport offers twice a month. The structured tours are approximately 90 minutes long and have been hugely popular. In 2018, more than 630 individuals participated on…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Come Join the Chess Club
Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ceramics Room in Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Yoga—Vinyasa Style
Sheila Axtman Happy New Year—2020. Exciting news for us this month is that we will be moving our classes to the new Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center starting Tuesday, Jan. 7. We will have a nice big classroom with plenty of room to spread out. After all the holiday parties, visitors, and traveling, it is time…
Generals, January 2020
Cotillion Dance Club Presents the Annual Black and White Ball
Betty Reagan On Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, the Cotillion Dance Club will present the annual Black and White Ball. This dinner dance will be held at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom in Sun Lakes. The dance is a formal affair (tux for the gentlemen and gown for the ladies). The reception begins at 5:45 p.m.…
Generals, January 2020
Sunday Music, Dinner, and Dance at San Tan Ballroom — Jan. 5 and 26
John Yu On Jan. 5, enjoy an AZ Favorite Band, Rags Allen,featuring Allen, who is a member of the Arizona Nightclub Performers Hall of Fame, on piano/keyboard. Rags has performed with Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Charlie Pride, and Mickey Gilley in venues at the MGM Grand and the Grand Ole Opry. Chuck Bene, guitarist, is a member of the Rockabilly Hall…