Ellen Engel Reach Out Sun Lakes, a volunteer coordinating group for local charities, continues to collect food and dollars to support the work of the Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, which serves over 600 needy Chandler families, because hunger does not stop during the sizzling summer months or national holidays. The partial totals for September are…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Aero Club announce 2015-2016 speakers
Gary Vacin Two World War II aviators and an armless pilot highlight the Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) slate of speakers for the first three gatherings for 2015-16. The November 16 speaker will be Air Force Colonel (retired) Richard Bushong, a B-17 pilot who was involved in the first full daylight bombing mission over Berlin…
Sports, October 2015
Sisk Park Bocce Ball – players can register up to October 25
Gary Vacin Hey Sisk Park Bocce Ball players: The 2015-16 tournament season kicks off in less than a month. Here’s how to register. 1. Send a check for $10 per person by October to Beth Derheim, club treasurer, at 24649 S. Augusta Court, Sun Lakes, Arizona 85248. 2. You can register in person at the…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Oktoberfest theme planned for October Sunday Night Dance Club
Doug and Gladys Chirhart Come and join the Sun Lakes Sunday Night Dance Club for an Oktoberfest-themed night to dancing and socializing on Sunday, October 18 in the San Tan Ballroom at the Cottonwood Country Club. Be there at 6:30 p.m. ready to dance. In addition to a full cash bar, the San Tan Ballroom…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Want to play bridge practice hands?
Patricia Crowle Are you a beginner to intermediate bridge player who would like to play practice bridge hands as a way to improve your bridge? Would you like to have an opportunity to play bridge hands accompanied by discussion of the hands in an informal group? The primary intent of this group would not be…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Any season is a good time for Reiki
Rina Cupples Are you getting your fall social season off to a grand start? Or, like me, still feeling in the slower gear of summertime? Reiki feels refreshing, renewing and energizing any time. Sun Lakes Reiki Circle meets during the whole year, every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. in Room A2 of the Cottonwood Courtyard.…
Generals, October 2015
Risen Savior expands Community Christmas concert
Risen Savior Lutheran Church has announced that thanks to overwhelming public demand, a second performance is being added to its annual Community Christmas Concert. “We were absolutely overjoyed by the response to our Community Christmas concert last year. The church was filled to capacity; however, even though we were pleased to welcome a standing room…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Colored pencil class
Susan Plouzek An intermediate colored pencil class is being offered to students who have a good working knowledge of how the pencils work, the color wheel, and a desire to create beautiful works of art. Classes are ongoing each Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Hurry, seats go fast! Register by calling Susan Plouzek…
Sports, October 2015
Lucky Shot Pool Club – sign up begins October 17
Gary Vacin Sun Lakes residents interested in playing tournament pool are encouraged to sign up for the Lucky Shot Pool Club, the only pool club open to all Sun lakes residents. There are three options for registration. 1. Players may attend the Cottonwood Open House from 9:00 a.m. to noon October 17 at the Cottonwood…
Generals, October 2015
The Perfect Place – a social destination for seniors
Hilda has just turned ninety-seven yet looks a young seventy-five. She has lived most of her life in rural Nebraska. She was a licensed nurse from 1938 to 1985. When her husband passed away two years ago she moved in with her daughter Rosemary in Chandler. Hilda has kept active, has written a book of…