Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club has games Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday morning at Risen Savior Church. A new game has been added Wednesday evening at Poolside in Oakwood. Come join us! Call George Hofer at 480-748-1242 for more info. August First-Place Winners Open Pairs 8/04. N/S: (A) Charles Quenneville…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
50+Fit with Julie

Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
Fall Welcomes Back the Sew-N-Sews!

Peggy Abney As the Arizona heat begins to mellow and our beloved snowbirds return, the Sew-N-Sews sewing club is back in full swing! Our first meeting of the season on Sept. 10 was a lively reunion, with a fantastic turnout and plenty of laughter, creativity, and inspiration. To kick off the season, members participated in…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
Kinetic Karate Classes
Charmaine Roberts What Is Kinetic Karate? Kinetic Karate begins with the kinetic chain. The kinetic chain is the interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems. Our nerves, muscles, and joints work together to create human movement. Kinetic Karate generates movement that creates energy in our muscles and joints. The objective of a dynamic, energetic,…
Generals, October 2025
Crafters Still Needed for Fundraiser
Judy Sadkin Weezie’s Helping Hands is a new 501(c)(3) animal rescue in Sun Lakes. Our first fundraiser will be on Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Navajo Room at SLCC in the form of an Arts and Crafts Fair and raffle. We are still looking for crafters to join us. If…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
Not Enough Bridge in Your Life?

Carol Ritter Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club (SLDBC) is excited to announce they will be offering a Wednesday night game beginning at 5:30 p.m. The games will be held at the Oakwood Poolside Room. Please arrive no later than 5:15 p.m. The games will be duplicate style and are sanctioned by ACBL. No previous duplicate…
October 2025, Sports
Play Smarter, Not Harder: Becoming a Tactical Player
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club Are you a tactical player—or just a casual hitter hoping for results without a plan? Winning in tennis isn’t just about power or luck. It’s about controlling the ball with direction, spin, pace, and accuracy so you dictate the rally instead of reacting to it. Start by…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
Sun Lakes Apple Club
Welcome back! Summer is officially over, and we are excited to begin our classes again. Our next class is Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. in the Computer Learning Center in Cottonwood. At that meeting John Groves will be presenting the latest info from the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2025. It’s always an exciting first class…
October 2025, Generals
The Importance of Friendships in Senior Living
Lance Williams, Executive Director of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes When families begin exploring senior living options, their focus often starts with practical needs—safe housing, quality care, dining, and wellness programs. These are all essential considerations. Yet, there’s another aspect of senior living that is equally important and sometimes overlooked: the gift of friendship. As…
October 2025, Religion
Returning to the Roots of American Freedom
Rev. Steve Foss, Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Continuing my effort to encourage Sun Lakes towards traditional mores and faith practices, I hope our history might stir hearts to consider a return to a moral and civil society. For a myriad of reasons, many people detest those, like myself, who earn their living as…
