David Douglas Sun Lakes Pickleball Club at Cottonwood (SLPCC), one of the largest clubs in Sun Lakes with 467 members this past year, continues to thrive in the midst of the record-breaking summer heat that our Valley is known for this time of year. Like all of Sun Lakes, SLPCC experiences the same membership exodus…
July 2025, Features
Jacquie’s Corner: Rosario and Antonio
Jacqueline M. Ruffino July has just arrived, and it is a very special month for me. To this day, my brothers Rosario and Antonio are still close to me in our lives. They are proud of me, their sister Jacqueline, and the only sister they have. Each one of my brothers always stayed close by…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Chess Anyone?
Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Jewish War Veterans Post 619
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans Post 619 poppy tables are set up at East Valley Fry’s Marketplaces where volunteers collect donations from generous shoppers on Memorial Day weekend. Posters list the veterans’ service organizations that receive large donations from JWV Poppy Campaigns.
July 2025, Sports
Maintenance Crew at CWPV Honored with Annual Pizza Lunch
Susan Gottschalk On May 29 the Sun Lakes Lady Putters sponsored an appreciation pizza luncheon for the CWPV maintenance crew in thanks for maintaining the Sisk Park putting area this past season. More than 25 members of the maintenance crew were in attendance, led by Manager Scott Johnson. Lady Putters President Peggy Verburgt and Treasurer…
Religion, July 2025
Finding the Silence
Mark Wenz “My soul doth wait in the silence To hear what the Lord will say.” —Clarence Edward Flynn “In the silence of the heart, God speaks.” —Mother Teresa We live in a noisy world. The constant clank, buzz, and yowl of city life, for me, are annoying. Cars zooming by, airplanes roaring overhead, yard…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Computer Booters: Technology’s Impact on Genealogy
Helen Seaton, PR Director Please join us at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, in the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center to hear Sue Mueller talk about Technology’s Impact on Genealogy. From equipment to software and apps, tools and backup storage to increased access to records, the ability to do online genealogy research has increased exponentially.…
July 2025, Generals
Unit Happenings
Donna Block Unit 19’s board will hold the July monthly meetings for townhome owners only starting at 4 p.m. in the Steve Nolan Conference Room: Planning meeting on July 17 and monthly meeting on July 24. All homeowners are encouraged to attend. The monthly meeting is the only meeting where the board makes community decisions,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2025
Science and Technology
Karen Vollis Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Fit and Fun Club
Karyl Garbow Always getting fit and always having fun. Fit and Fun is a positive health/wellness club prioritizing good living! We explore health and lifestyle issues as we emphasize self-care! Summer schedule: On the first Wednesday of the month we meet at a designated restaurant for breakfast at 9:30 a.m., and on the third Wednesday…