Yvonne Orlich We are just a few rehearsals short of the upcoming concert. With so few rehearsals left—where did the time go?—the work is getting pretty intense. There are lots of words to learn, and coordinating that with the music can be very challenging with some numbers. Our memories are not what they used to…
December 2025, Generals
Please Join Us for Risen Savior’s Annual Quilt and Bake Sale!
Risen Savior’s annual Quilt and Bake Sale will be on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Risen Savior’s north building, 23620 S. Alma School Road, near Chandler Heights Road. There will be many beautiful quilts, baby quilts, and children’s quilts, along with other handmade items for sale. We will also have a…
December 2025, Generals
Risen Savior’s Service of Remembrance December 1
Join us on Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in our south building sanctuary for prayers, music, and a message of hope. If you have lost someone dear to you, remember them at this service. Call the church office at 480-895-6782 to include your loved one in this service by giving their name to be read…
December 2025, Generals
A Message from the IronOaks President
Pat Horning, IronOaks Board President IronOaks Monthly Newsletter – Holiday Edition The weather is perfect, our snowbird friends have returned, the golf courses are open and in excellent condition, and the pickleball and tennis courts are bustling with activity. With countless events, parties, and festivities happening throughout the community, it’s truly a wonderful time to…
December 2025, Generals
Message from the President
Leonard Horst Hello and our best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season from your board of directors and the management team at Cottonwood Palo Verde. This is a wonderful time of year when we get together with friends and family to celebrate the good life we are privileged to enjoy here in Sun Lakes. There…
November 2025, Front Page
Celebrating 40 Years of Hiking
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Forty years ago, Sun Lakes resident Paul Seibert and his friend Leo Fontaine decided to informally start the Sun Lakes Hiking Club. Paul had been hiking on his own in the area for several years and felt others might find hiking as adventurous and interesting as he did. He…
November 2025, Front Page
Raising the Bar in Sun Lakes: Sun Lakes Pickleball Club, IronOaks
A Message from Joe Koken, Club President Since its establishment in 2008, the IronOaks Pickleball Club has mirrored the explosive national growth of the sport, evolving into one of the Southwest’s most dedicated and thriving organizations. Our mission is centered on maximizing the enjoyment, health benefits, and community fellowship that pickleball offers to players of…
November 2025, Front Page
Veterans Day Concert: Honoring Our Veterans
Linda Rauch If you came last year to the Veterans Day concert, which garnered rave reviews, you certainly won’t want to miss the concert this year! A 50-voice choir composed of volunteers from our community has been diligently working to present six patriotic songs, directed by Richard Gibson, the director of Valley Opera. Also, notable…
November 2025, Front Page
Sun Lakes Chorale Holiday Concert—Feel the Love, Feel the Beat
Yvonne Orlich By this print date, the Chorale will be well into their rehearsals for the Holiday Concert in December. After seven (more or less) rehearsals, we are fine-tuning many numbers while still working out the kinks of many others. There is a pretty full repertoire to work through, and we are doing our best…
Sports, November 2025
Card Scores
Tuesday Night Cribbage Jeff Scott Join us for Cribbage every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in the Cottonwood clubhouse A-7 Painting Room. 9/02. 1st Bill Bade 12+22, 2nd Richard Lewin 10+100, 3rd Royce Bohning 10+21, Low Barb Bade 2-68 9/09. 1st Pat Donahue 12+50, 2nd Royce Bohning 12+1, 3rd Richard Lewin 11+37, Low Joe Therin…