Special notice: The annual meeting for Unit 19 will be held on Feb. 10 at 6 p.m., with sign-in beginning at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Steve Nolan Conference Room. The board of directors currently has two positions open, each with a term of three years. In addition to the election…
February 2026, Generals
Annual Art and Fine Crafts Show
Diane Wimmer SunBird Art Club invites the community to the annual Art and Fine Crafts Show on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SunBird Golf Resort ballroom. The show has grown significantly the past couple of years with the addition of outside vendors, in addition to SunBird Art Club members,…
Generals, February 2026
Game On! Cottonwood’s Norris Invitational Pickleball Tournament Returns March 3–5
Jeff Dunn Pickleball players across the community are invited to grab a partner and join the fun at this year’s Norris Invitational Pickleball Tournament, happening March 3, 4, and 5 at the Cottonwood courts. The tournament features competitive divisions at the 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 levels, with brackets for Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles.…
Generals, February 2026
Neighbors Who Care – February 2026
Meet Laura Zeiner, Neighbors Who Care’s New Office Manager Robin Wilson A Lifetime of Service Comes Home to Sun Lakes Neighbors Who Care is proud to introduce our new office manager Laura who grew up in the Phoenix area and whose entire career has been defined by a deep-seated passion for helping people in their…
February 2026, Generals
A Change of Performance Time!
For all who love to LAFF, the final matinee performance of The Key to a Good Night’s Sleep will now begin an hour earlier, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, in recognition of those outstanding Sun Lakes recipients who will be honored at the Crystal Awards, which is also on the same date! Since…
Generals, February 2026
The Cast Has Been Selected for LAFF’s Hysterically Funny Musical Comedy ‘The Key to a Good Night’s Sleep’!
LAFF (Laughter and Friendship Forever), Sun Lakes’ unique interfaith performing arts group, is proud to announce that we have selected the cast for our next musical comedy, which will be presented in March. A talented cast of 28 people (plus tech and crew members) will act, sing, and dance their way through this hilarious show!…
Generals, February 2026
Congratulations to this Year’s Crystal Award Honorees!
Candy Clark Each year, devoted volunteers within the Sun Lakes communities are recognized with Crystal Awards following nominations from friends and family members. Appreciation is extended to those who took the initiative to submit nominations, allowing these volunteers to receive well-deserved recognition. This year’s honorees are as follows: Cottonwood Palo Verde: Brian Haynie and Denise…
Generals, February 2026
Sun Lakes Arts & Crafts Association Spring Show
The Sun Lakes Arts & Crafts Association will hold its Spring Show on Valentine’s Day this year! The show is on Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Oakwood ballroom. Our Sun Lakes residents (more than 60 creative vendors) have been busy and are ready to show their unique, handmade, handcrafted items. We look forward to sharing…
Generals, February 2026
Sun Lakes VITA 2025 Taxes
Note: Taxes will be prepared on Mondays and Wednesdays this year. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will again be available for East Valley residents. Income should be less than $69,000 to qualify for this service. Information for locations providing this service is available by going to www.prepareandempower.org/sites. Some locations are walk-in, and some…
Generals, February 2026
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Visits Men’s Homeless Shelter
The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continued its annual December tradition of supplying work boots to A New Leaf’s East Valley’s Men’s Center in Mesa. The Center is a safe haven for men who are homeless in the Valley and who are transitioning back into the workforce and independence. The staff at the Center works with…