Message from the Board President Richard Hawkes Summer is here! Look for more exciting improvements at Cottonwood Palo Verde! During the May Board meeting, the Directors approved the long-awaited project to update our audio and visual equipment throughout our community. This will be a massive project. The San Tan Ballroom A/V equipment will be replaced,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Line Dancing with Judee
We aren’t dancing during July and August, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t thinking about, longing for and really missing line dancing. It’s just not for all the previous reasons listed but mostly withdrawal for not being with the dancers who have been in my classes. We actually miss each other and are very concerned…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Democratic Club news
The July meeting of the Sun Lakes Democratic Club will be held on Monday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 Sun Lakes Boulevard. The speaker will be Senator Katie Hobbs. Katie Hobbs was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010 and to the State…
Sports, July 2015
Summer softball is underway
Larry Wolfe Even though our league play is over until late October, softball never stops at the Field of Dreams. Our summer program is well underway with batting practice and pick-up games played every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning. If you’re new to the area, now’s the time to come by the field and get…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Upcoming Shrine Club events around the state
While our local Shrine Club activities don’t resume until November, that doesn’t mean there aren’t various Masonic and Shrine events occurring this summer. Parades are scheduled for June 20 in Prescott, August 22 in Payson, November 7 in Anthem, November 11 in Tempe and November 21 in Winslow. The annual Shriners International Imperial Session is…
Generals, July 2015
St. Stevens parishioners post fourth respect life billboard
Through the generous financial support and prayers of the parishioners of St. Steven’s Church, Sun Lakes, Arizona and working with the Gila River Displays Company for the third time, a pro-life billboard was placed at l-10 north of Queen Creek Road and south of Pecos Road facing south, west lane at the Premium Outlets on…
Generals, July 2015
Take the quiz: Find out if New Adventures is for you!
Liz Morque Quiz 1. Are you an older adult? 2. Do you want a healthy brain? 3. Would you like to meet other dynamic seniors? 4. Do you have a wide range of interests? 5. Would you like to get in out of the hot sun? If you answered yes to the questions in the…
Features, July 2015
In Passing
James Richard Agar James Richard Agar, 84, of Sun Lakes, passed away on May 21. He was born January 26, 1931 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He served 21 years in the United States Air Force and retired as a Lt. Colonel. He was a USAF Test School Graduate, did two combat tours in Vietnam and received…
Religion, July 2015
Things to do around Arizona
Courtesy of VisitArizona For more events go to http://www.visitarizona.com/events-calendar. July 1-30 Happy Birthday, George! 100 Years of Inspiration (Prescott – Phippen Museum) Happy Birthday, George! 100 Years of Inspiration – Phippen Museum, a special exhibition commemorating the 100th birthday of its namesake and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America, George Phippen, this exhibit…
Features, July 2015
The Remodeling Corner
Top 10 bathroom design trends in 2015 Janet Cook The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) has conducted a design survey of the top trends in bathroom design in 2015. Homeowners are moving from a transitional style in the bathroom to a more contemporary style for a simple, clean, and spacious look. Rather than having…