Cheers is a social club with membership of 187 and growing. We are open to singles in Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Whether you are a year-round resident or visit us during the winter months, you are invited to become a part of the Cheer’s family. We offer many activities and programs, including…
November 2022 was our nation’s Native American Heritage Month, and on Nov. 11 a group from Unity Church of Sun Lakes, Unity Explores, celebrated a Veterans Day tribute at the Heard Museum honoring Native Americans who have served in the military. The courtyard was lined with artists who displayed their many crafts, many wearing their…
The Sun Lakes Garden Club celebrated the holidays with 60 members attending the party with Dickens Carolers. Members also enjoyed a field trip on Nov. 29 to see plants from the rainforest and desert at Biosphere 2. The Jan. 17 meeting will feature Monty Palmer teaching tree grafting. Have you ever wanted a “fruit cocktail”…
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…
Gary Vacin The presentation on flying model airplanes originally set for Nov. 21 has been rescheduled for the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Jan. 16, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The public is invited to attend. The guest speaker will be Ron Wasco, a member of the…
Lesly Holness Happy New Year! Hey, it’s a whole new year. Let’s start it off right! My Dance Fit class is a total body workout combining all elements of fitness: cardio, strength, flexibility, and a little bit of a “high” when you are done! If you want a fun workout and want to meet people…
Several years ago, the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood was searching for a way to give back to the community of Chandler. Pickleball Club member Irene D’Aloisio was reading the newspaper and noticed an article pertaining to children in need at Hamilton High School. Despite the financial hardships these kids’ families had, the kids continue…
Notable National Championships and a TV Special David Zapatka I hope many of you made it to the Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships in Indian Wells, Calif. It was a blast. We attended the final three days watching all the pro events including Super Sunday when the finals of all five pro events were played.…
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…
Carole Rockland, IOTC Publicity Chair Longtime IronOaks Tennis Club member Jack Sanders has once again achieved national recognition, winning the 2022 National Clay Court Championship in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Jack and his partner J.B. Hayes from Westfield, Ind., competed in the 85+ division. From October 13-16 they played four matches to win the championship…