Category: Generals

Art at the Lakes 2023

Artists! This is the last month to apply to show your artwork at the 2023 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. Applications are available in the Cottonwood and IronOaks Art Rooms…

Another Opening, Another Mystery Dinner Show

Kate King Turner Come watch the famous private eye Sam Club try to solve (with your help) the mystery of the missing Malted Falcon. Well, it was on its way to the GAGA (Gallery of Amazingly Great Art) to be unveiled as a world-famous sculpture piece. This priceless bird statue was created completely out of…

Pearl Harbor Wreath Ceremony

On Dec. 7 Jewish War Veterans Post 619, Commander Chuck Wolin, and his wife Judy proudly presented a wreath of remembrance at the Arizona Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony near Downtown Phoenix. Over 80 wreaths were dedicated at this event. JWV Post 619 meets in Sun Lakes the third Sunday of every month from September through…

Unit Happenings

Unit 11 Penny Dilles, HOA Secretary The Unit 11 monthly board meeting will be held on Jan. 18 at 4 p.m. in the Computer Learning Center, Meeting Room 1, at the Cottonwood clubhouse. All homeowners are welcome to attend. Dear Unit 19 Townhome Owner Melody Strom The January working board meeting will be held in…

Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information

Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is available, provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), and ALTCS (Arizona…

Desert Rivers Audubon Society Bird Walks

Have you seen white pelicans in Sun Lakes? Currently, the beautiful white pelicans are loving Arizona. There were about 35 fishing and feeding at the Gilbert Water Ranch during the recent Desert Rivers Audubon Family Bird Walk. The pelicans had visitors stunned. It’s also a delight to see them riding the thermals with a nine-foot…

Volunteering at MLB Spring Training Games

We are now approaching Major League Baseball Spring Training! The Los Angeles Angels have their Spring Training games in Tempe, Ariz., at Diablo Stadium, just off I-10. Games are from Feb. 26 to March 25, 2023, in the afternoon. Volunteers get the opportunity to be a ticket taker or parking lot attendant (directing cars where…

Fun Games to Play

Fun Games to Play Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in playing games, please email me at [email protected] and leave a phone number so I can call and talk with you. Come try it and join the fun! Fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 only, please! Non-smokers only, please! Ticket to Ride Stephanie Hemberg If…

Annual First Responders Community Open House

Save the date of Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Sun Lakes Posse’s annual First Responders Community Open House at the Posse facility and adjacent First Baptist Church parking lots, 9531 E. Riggs Road, on the southwest corner of Dobson and Riggs Roads. Parking will be in the First Baptist…