AAUW Southeast Valley hosted “Banned Books – a Discussion from the Librarians’ Viewpoint” featuring Lindsay Atwood and Sue Van Horne from the Chandler Library System. The librarians discussed how books are officially challenged, which is part of the book banning process, and the difficulties public libraries face in such situations. The 30 ladies in attendance…
Monday Afternoon Partnership Bridge 11/14. 1st Dee Guthrie and Susan Miller, 2nd Dick and Donna Briner, 3rd Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach; Slam: Paul Budrick and Bernie Ross 11/21. 1st Nancy Smith and Barb Sampson, 2nd Bernie Ross and Paul Budrick, 3rd Myra Delman and Brenda Costa; Slam: Bernie Ross and Paul Budrick 11/28. 1st…
Steve Ambroso, President, Sun Lakes Italian-American Club Felice anno nuovo! (Happy New Year!) The Sun Lakes Italian-American Club (SLIAC) had a festive start to the holidays on Dec. 5 with a live opera recital by members of the AZ Opera Company. A baritone, mezzo-soprano, and pianist put on an awesome recital of Italian opera and…
Cheers Trip Opportunities: On Nov. 15, 15 Cheers members and members of their family joined 28 other travelers and left for a nine-day tour of the Tuscany region of Italy. The tour centered around the culinary aspects of the region, dining at numerous restaurants, most of which were adjuncts to wineries. We stayed at a charming…
Yvonne Orlich, Sun Lakes Chorale It is! And the Sun Lakes Chorale got into the season. We practiced once a week for months to finetune our 2022 Holiday Concert. And we think it was a great success. To look out at the full-house audience was so gratifying. The audience was very receptive and appreciative and,…
Chandler/Sun Lakes Reciprocity Council will host the annual Founder’s Day Luncheon on Jan. 21 at the Cottonwood Country Club ballroom in Sun Lakes. Hostess chapters are: CP, CY, and DD. The theme is “P.E.O.s Flock Together to Educate Women.” All chapters, groups, and visiting P.E.O.s are warmly invited to attend. Reservations are required, with a…
The African American Association of Sun Lakes hosted its annual Christmas event at the Oakwood ballroom on Dec. 8, and it was a fun afternoon for all with lunch, live entertainment by the Silhouette Band, and a lot of line dancing with old-school music played by DJ Kyle Showtime Entertainment. It was a grand success…
Diana Jones Jeff Ehlinger and Sandy Hill were winners of A Day of Golfing quilt, given away during the October Sun Lakes HOA Activities events. No purchase was necessary—just put your name in the basket. The quilt top was donated to our group. Members of our chapter finished the quilt. It was fun to give…
Judy Wolthausen, President We have been blessed by a continuing stream of new members as we all finish our remaining preparations for the holidays. It’s always nice to get to make new friends and support each other. We are a fun-loving group of ladies residing in Cottonwood, Ironwood, Sun Lakes Country Club, Palo Verde, and…
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us in the San Tan Ballroom at Sun Lakes Country Club on Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Viking Cruises will have a special presentation on ocean, expedition, and river cruising. Great itineraries, many with free air and on-board credit. On-board credit for individual booking Jan. 10 to 20. Also, extra credit if…