Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt We all survived the days before smartphones were invented. Alexander Graham Bell is shaking his head and hopefully looking down on us saying, “I guess I created a monster. No, I created and invented the telephone—a smart way to communicate with others, to call someone to say, ‘Hi, I was thinking of…
February 2025, Generals
What Makes Crystal Cards Work?
Crystal Cards (CC) accepts donations of used greeting cards, gives them new life, and sells them for $1 each to raise money for My Sister’s Place, a domestic violence shelter in Chandler. A few women came up with this idea in 2016, and with their determination and commitment, CC has grown beyond anything imagined. CC…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
It’s Enrollment Time!
Joyce Selk The holidays are over, and most of us have already broken our New Year’s resolutions, so now it’s time to relax and enjoy all our community has to offer! And that includes joining the Fun Lakers! Lots of activities have been planned, so you can reconnect with neighbors and friends, or meet some…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Looking for Laughter and Fun in Your Life?
Dianne Zimmerman Sun Lakes Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, south building, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. There are games for all levels of play. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to game time.…
February 2025, Generals
Books, Books, Books—A Book Review
K.E., Librarian How do you keep track of the books you’ve read? Some of our library guests say they keep track in a notebook—quite an undertaking over the years. Maybe you, too, have a list in a notebook of all the books you’ve read, by date and author. Others put their initials inside the books…
February 2025, Generals
Variety Show Update
Nancy Patterson Here comes the Variety Show. Tickets go on sale Feb. 12 at 10 a.m.! Select March 8 or 9 to join us for a buffet dinner and show in the Arizona Room at Sun Lakes Country Club. Doors open at 5 p.m. with open seating. The buffet dinner starts at 5:15 p.m., and…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Keeping Your Quilting Muscles Tuned Up!
Ann Wasescha, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Did you know the muscles in your back, neck, arms, and hands need extra care to keep you doing your quilting best? Once they freeze up, your quilting fun can come to a quick halt! To address this issue, Desert Threads quilt group has invited Kathy Duval,…
February 2025, Generals
Sunday Valentine’s Ball February 16
John Yu The Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Club invites you and your “special” someone to our Valentine’s Ball on Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom. Our dinner, dance, and live music season continues with the Midnight Moon band playing a mix of pop music of Sinatra, Presley, Santana, Eagles, Holly,…
February 2025, Generals
Matthew’s Crossing Is Hoping We Will Be Their Valentine
If you walk into a grocery store with $1, you won’t be able to buy too much. But when you donate $1 to Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, they can turn it into three meals! Peanut butter, soup, cereal, canned meat (tuna), pasta, and macaroni and cheese are the foods that are most needed by Matthew’s…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Day Trippers Travel Group
Mike Swoverland Do you enjoy taking day trips but hate the hassle of driving to get to your destination? Do you enjoy the beauty of our state and would like to find a way to see the wonders of our state hassle-free with other Sun Lakes residents who share your passion? The Day Trippers may…