The Sun Lakes Arts & Crafts Association will be holding their spring membership meeting on Monday, Jan. 10, at 10 a.m. in the Navajo Room at Sun Lakes 1 clubhouse. We will be discussing and registering for our upcoming Spring Show at Oakwood Country Club, scheduled for Saturday, March 26. Please remember to bring your…
Category: January 2022
Generals, January 2022
Art at the Lakes 2022
Artists! This is the last month to apply to show your artwork at the 2022 show. We have big crowds, great artwork, and a big raffle. We are now receiving applications for artists to participate in the show. Applications must be returned by Jan. 31, 2022. Applications are available in the Cottonwood and IronOaks Art…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
FUN da MENTAL Bridge Classes for Everyone!
Maria Davis FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering a variety of Bridge classes starting in January. Learn with Better Bridge Certified Instructors Karin Hansen, Maria Davis, and Gordon Markham. Play of the Hand. Monday mornings from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Cottonwood Room A-7, Jan. 10 through Feb. 14, six weeks, $60 for the series plus…
Generals, January 2022
Basha High School to Hold Concert
Arlene Block The concert will be sponsored by SunBird Lions Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 6 p.m. Admission is free; however, donations for the band will be accepted. Please come and support these delightful, talented children. It promises to be an enjoyable evening. SunBird Lions is very grateful for…
Generals, January 2022
Spotlight On Resident: Heather C. Markham, Courageous and Ridiculous
Virtual ATP at Numotion, author, international award-winning photographer Heather C. Markham now lives in Cottonwood, but grew up in what she refers to as a nomadic military family with many homes in many places around the United States. Her interest in photography was sparked early. She took a camera to Girl Scout camp when she…
Generals, January 2022
The Sun Lakes Posse and the American Red Cross Upcoming Blood Drives
As a vital part of our community, the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continues to host Red Cross Blood Drives to supplement the dangerously low levels of blood in the current supply inventories. The next blood drive will be on Friday, Jan. 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Office,…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Basic Social Dance Classes—Starting Soon!
Mary Lou Kaye It’s a great idea for gifting yourself or someone special. It’s ballroom dancing reduced to its simplest form. There’s nothing to memorize, and we focus primarily on the music being played and our connection with our partner. There will be a Basic Social Dance class starting Tuesday, Jan. 11, and Thursday, Jan.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Chit and Chat Group Christmas Party Recap
The Ladies Chit and Chat Luncheon Group held their Christmas Party on Dec. 8, at The Park at Cooper Creek in Chandler. Rose opened the meeting by welcoming everyone, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The program was the JudyWear Boutique Fashion Show, showing beautiful, warm colors on the models, with a walk-through around the…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
December Bingo Winners
Arlene Block Winners of the SunBird Lions Club Bingo held Friday, Dec. 3, were Paula Johnson; Pat Younger, who won four games; Shirley Stein, who won two games; Kathy Schoenborn; Vicki Baker, who won two games; Mona Rice, who won two games; Charlene Loomis; Iva Keasey; Marilyn Klooster, who won two games; Verne Young; Jane…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
So, What Do Camera Clubs Do?
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a camera club? What sorts of activities are available? What kind of equipment do the members use? How good does a photographer have to be to join? Hopefully, this article will answer those questions. As a young professional musician, I was given what turned out to be…