Brooks Scofield The February meeting of the Sun Lakes card makers group will be held on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room of Sun Lakes Country Club. Interested greeting card makers are invited to attend and consider becoming a member. We meet year–round and make new and interesting cards every…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
JWV Post 619 Presents $2,500 Donation for Arizona State Veterans Home
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 Commander Dan Tilsner presented a check for $2,500 to Kyleigh Vahjen, Recreation Therapist for Arizona State Veterans Home in Phoenix. The 104-bed Medicare-certified, skilled-nursing care facility provides exceptional care for eligible Arizona veterans and their spouses. Residents can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in a supportive environment that…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Julie’s Fitness
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…
February 2025, Features
Dollars & Sense: Two Advanced IRA Strategies That Are Rarely Used!
Dr. Harold Wong For many, most of their liquid assets are inside their traditional IRA or 401(k). However, this is a mistake, because you are creating a ticking tax time bomb. Example: An engineer, age 35, contributes $10,000 a year to his IRA and/or 401(k) each year. He’s in a 25% tax bracket and saves…
February 2025, Generals
Assistance League Fashion Show on March 1 Will Support Children
Sarah Auffret The spring fashion show for Assistance League of East Valley last March had a pronounced effect on Donna Pratt of Sun Lakes. Sitting in the audience after modeling in the show, she was struck by what she heard. “There was a teacher who told a story about a boy sharing his sweater with…
February 2025, Generals
29th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival: Fostering Community, Unity, and Understanding
The 29th annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF) will run from Feb. 13 through March 2 at Harkins Theatres Fashion 20 in Chandler, as well as two other Harkins theaters in Scottsdale and Peoria. Showcasing 29 captivating films from around the globe in total, the 10 festival screenings at the Chandler location will celebrate…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Dolly Dressers Seek New Donations
Brooks Scofield The Dolly Dressers are looking for new donations of dolls suitable for our Spring Program. If you have any 18-inch dolls, Cabbage Patch dolls, or Barbies you would like to donate to our Spring Program, contact us. We also take all kinds of rag dolls and stuffed bears. First, all our dolls spend…
February 2025, Features
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook The kitchen is the heart of the home and a popular choice for remodeling. Is it time to show yours some love? Some people choose to do a kitchen remodel when they first buy a home or when it’s about 10 to 20 years old, or do minor updates along the way. The…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
U.S.VETS Express Appreciation for JWV Donations
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 welcomes Michelle Jameson, executive director for U.S.VETS Phoenix, to speak on Sunday, Feb. 16. The meeting takes place in the Oakwood Country Club Ballroom, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A “Meet & Greet” with free lox and bagels, coffee, and doughnuts starts at…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Do You Crochet? Mat Makers Could Use Your Help!
Mary Shelor The Mat Makers still meet in the Hopi Room at the SunBird Golf Resort on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., but we still need help, mainly in the crocheting department. If you crochet or are interested in learning how to crochet, we need you! We have an abundance of plastic bags, but…