We are excited that the snowbirds are coming back to join the “full-timers” in all the great things Sun Lakes has to offer! And the Fun Lakers Social Club has lots of activities planned so you can reconnect with neighbors and friends or meet some new ones! Sign up today at www.funlakers.org so you don’t…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Agave Quilters Guild
Shannon Lanning At our October general meeting, in lieu of an outside speaker, guild members Jean Hedberg and Viki Reed shared their talents with our membership. And talented they are! First up, Viki presented a selection of rope bowls, coasters, and decorative rope plates she created. She described the processes for hand-dyeing the rope, fabric…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Gila Butte Chapter, NSDAR
Becky Donatelli Gila Butte Chapter, NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution), is off to a great start. We had a wonderful meeting in October, and one of the NSDAR ladies brought her 18th century apparel to show. At the Cottonwood Open House, Gila Butte Chapter was represented by Membership Chair Ruth Narancic, Regent…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Is Quilting Right for You?
Jody Edwards, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Last month, we met many Sun Lakes residents during the Community Day Open Houses. Desert Threads had a table set up, and it was covered with beautiful quilts made by our members. There were a couple of reoccurring comments we heard at every event: • “Oh, I…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Parli Italiano?
Would you like to speak Italian and meet others who enjoy speaking it? Whether you are a native speaker or someone who wants to brush up on your Italian, come join us for friendly conversation. We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5:30 p.m. (October through May) at the Cottonwood Country Club Computer Learning…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
AAUW to Host Chandler-Gilbert Community College Speaker
Mary Kenny The AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch (SEV) will host Paul Sanders from Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC), Senior Development Office/Institutional Advancement, as its speaker during its Nov. 17 general meeting. The monthly meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Bradford Room of the Oakwood clubhouse, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Fly Fishing Club
George Abernathy The Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club (SLFFC) has held a fly fishing competition for the largest trout caught at our annual San Juan River trip for over 10 years. With 14 club participants and friends, a large number of trout were caught during the event from Sept. 22 through Sept. 25. This year,…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Greek Activities
Karen Vollis Yassou! I’m hoping to meet other people (of any heritage) who enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, and comedy. We’ve had a good response, and our small group is growing! If you are interested in attending some of these activities, then please contact me at Karen.science23@gmail.com.
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Desert Artists Club Highlights
Sue Sindelar Welcome November and all our friends who are returning to enjoy the beautiful weather here in the Valley. Besides the weather’s draw (no pun intended), artists in our community of Sun Lakes come together to share their enthusiasm and love of art with friends they have made over the years. It is that…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Metal Clay: Easy and Creative Jewelry Making
Sarah Marks Sun Lakes Rock Gem Silver Club President Darrell Dick is passionate about sharing his knowledge of metal clay—a medium that makes jewelry crafting accessible and fun for everyone. Originally from Colorado, Darrell never imagined himself as an artist. “I was new to the community, still working, and looking for an outlet where I…