January 2020

Savvy Travelers Club to Meet January 9

Tropic of Capricorn in Madagascar

Jeanette Rajamaki We will meet in the San Tan Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, the 9th of January, Cottonwood Country Club. No dues—just come for brochures, refreshments, and fun hour of information. Viking Cruises’ Reiner Marks will be our guest speaker. This has become an annual event, and Viking gives on board credit for…

Cottonwood Lady Niners—Happy New Year!

Glenna Twing, President; Leeanna Mickelson, Vice President; Lynn Tanner, Treasurer; Phyllis Stephens, Secretary

Lorri Morgan, Publicity Wow! 2020! The Cottonwood Lady Niners golf club wants to wish you all a Happy New Year. Just think, when we say 2020, we can pretend we are talking about our eyesight. We have started out this year with a bang celebrating our club’s 25th anniversary. At our November luncheon/meeting, we were…

New Name for Cottonwood Palo Verde Foundation

The foundation’s new member, Marty Neilson

Kathy Skrei The Cottonwood Palo Verde Foundation Board of Directors voted at its December meeting to change its name to The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation. The name change stems from the effort to be more inclusive and reflect who the Foundation really is. The Foundation was established to enhance the quality of life in…

Unity: Carefree Life

Tom Rothweiler Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a community of souls who seek a peaceful, loving, and healthful way to live through affirmative prayer, meditation, healthy lifestyle, and activities to promote a deeper connection with Spirit. Our regular Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room at SLCC which is…

Traveling in the Stans of Former Soviet Russia

Kay Davis Kay Wilke is a traveler and spent several weeks last summer in five of the Stans of the former Soviet Union. She has graciously offered to give us a slide show presentation, sharing some of her experiences there, focusing on the daily life of the people. You will see the pristine city of…

Lady Sluggers Are Ready for 2020 Season

Cheryl Loyd (front), Chrissy Connors (back left), and Cyndy Hilby (back right) are shown at a recent practice, getting ready for the upcoming season. (Photo by Strike A Pose Studios)

Larry Wolfe The Sun Lakes Lady Sluggers senior softball team opens its 2020 season with an away game at Valle Del Oro on Monday, Jan. 6. The first home game at the Field of Dreams is at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 8, versus View Point. The Sluggers play in the 10-team Valley of the Sun…

Korean War Vets to Meet January 28

Heather Chapple The R. Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in the Lakeview Room of the SunBird Country Club at 11 a.m. KWVA is proud to welcome Chief Blas Minor from Chandler Fire and Medical Department as guest speaker. Chief Minor will be speaking about what…