Yvonne Orlich We have all heard the old saying, “all work and no play… .” That applies to most everyone, and at this time of the year, it especially applies to our Chorale singers. We enjoyed our holiday break, and in early January, we resumed rehearsals for our upcoming Spring Concert. But even we deserve…
Generals, March 2020
Sunday Music, Dinner, and Dance March 29
John Yu On March 29, 2020, in Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom, enjoy an AZ Favorite Band of Rags Allen featuring well-known musicians. Rags Allen on piano/keyboard is a member of the “Arizona Nightclub Performers Hall of Fame.” Rags has performed with Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Charlie Pride, and Mickey Gilley in venues at the MGM Grand and…
Features, March 2020
News from the Sky: Terminal 3 Modernization Effort Is Complete at Phoenix Sky Harbor
David J. Ramirez, Public Information Officer Phoenix city officials and dignitaries recently celebrated the last phase of the Terminal 3 Modernization Program by unveiling a plaque honoring the late U.S. Senator John McCain of Arizona, whom the terminal was named after in 2018, and opening the newly-renovated North Concourse. The first phase of the project…
Generals, March 2020
Great Gift Giving Ideas
Sun Lakes Oakwood Pottery Shop, located across from the tennis courts, has beautiful gifts for sale… great gifts for upcoming events for your friends and family. Prices are lowest, the quality is of the highest! If you are leaving for the summer, this is your opportunity to safely pack some fantastic gifts to take to…
Generals, March 2020
Art at the Lakes 2020 March 7
Diane Hitt Come one, come all to the largest art show fundraiser in Sun Lakes — Art at the Lakes 2020. You’ve read about it for months. Now is your chance to enjoy the Sun Lakes art scene around a beautiful lake. The show is Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with…
Front Page, March 2020
A Walk On The Red Carpet – March 28
Sandy Bocynesky Chordaires members Janet Lewis and Pam Klima are encouraging you to act fast and get your tickets to their 40th Anniversary Spring Show, A Walk On The Red Carpet, as soon as possible. Tickets are available from SLHOA2 Administration Building, online for Cottonwood Palo Verde residents, or from any Chordaires member. This is…
Features, March 2020
In Passing
Walter Howard Chambers After a long, hard fight with his ageing heart, Walter Howard Chambers passed away on Jan. 16, 2020, while in Hospice care at the age of 90. Walter was married to his soulmate Owena Bassett Chambers, and they resided in Sun Lakes, AZ. Walt was born June 22, 1929, in Fort Dodge,…
February 2020
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!
Andrea Hummel Imagine yourself in a wonderful, timeless community. There are no teachers or parents, although they are mentioned, and the never-aging children pursue their interests: a little boy talks about learning to fly a kite, the neighborhood dog rhapsodizes about his supper, girls and boys alike dream about that special someone. This is the world…
Sports, February 2020
Ironoaks Tennis Club News
Michele Renahan Even though the weather was a bit chilly for Coach Kwong’s annual tennis/potluck event on New Year’s Eve from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., about 30+ players came out to help bring in the New Year 2020 and enjoyed some tennis playing and sharing good eats and socializing afterwards. During the food enjoyment,…
February 2020
Variety Is the Spice of “Art at the Lakes”
Diane Hitt Need jewelry for a new outfit, occasion, or gift? There will be hundreds of pieces for sale from which to choose. There is a variety, including hand-polished stone wrapped with wire; leather bracelets with pearls or stones; and necklaces, bracelets, and earrings with any stone imaginable, and some artists will let you order…