Category: February 2016

SLJC Men’s Club happenings

Michael Dar The Men’s Club December meeting guest was Sy Evans who introduced us to Kinesiology – the scientific study of human movements addressing physiological, mechanical and psychological associated mechanisms. Sy dedicated a big portion of his presentation to the applied kinesiology using club members as mediums to prove body response to different physiological stimulus…

Sun Lakes Republican Club to meet February 9

Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “The Presidential Candidates and the U.S. Constitution” with special guest speaker Attorney Shane F. Krauser at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. The…

Outstanding array of speakers at Sun Lakes Rotary

Greg Podd will be Rotary’s February 23 speaker.

Norm Noble On Tuesday, February 2, Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor of Chandler, will be the guest speaker, sharing insights into the coming year. In 1994, Tibshraeny became mayor of Chandler. During his time tenure, he saw Chandler’s transition from a rural town to a bedroom community for Phoenix. He oversaw the construction of the Chandler Fashion…

New Horizons Writers’ Group

Lucky me Bob Hirt We lived in a small village, population 3200, in Western New York State and it had all the characteristics of many small villages nationwide; a couple of gas stations, a restaurant, a bank, an insurance agency, a barbershop, a dentist, two doctors and of course, a funeral home. The pace was…

Savvy Travelers meeting February 11 at 6:30 p.m.

The Tambers, Kovars and Rajamaki couples in Cuba.

Jeanette Rajamaki Join us Thursday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club. It’s a cruise night with Norwegian Cruise Line. District Sales Manager Roz Young will update us on all the new and exciting itineraries with Norwegian—new ships and special promotions, door prizes, discounts and extra onboard credit for…

Dance classes

Edie Gilbertsen Ballroom group classes are Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 and 24. Learn more Cha Cha from 2:30-3:15 p.m. and learn Rumba from 3:15-4:00 p.m. Private lessons can be scheduled from 1:30-2:20 p.m. and 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Mondays; call Edie to lock in your time. Cost: Private and group prices, $40 per…

Come join the chess club

Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Oakwood Clubhouse Greenbriar C Room. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees. For…

Cheers reunion

Circle Thursday, February 25 on your calendars! All former and current members of Cheers are invited to meet old friends and some new ones. You may bring a guest. Where: Poolside at Oakwood Time: 4:00 p.m. There will be appetizers and a cash bar. Please RSVP to 895-8253. If a ride is needed call Connie…

Movie group forming

We are forming a new group for couples that love going to the movies and meeting new people. If you are interested in learning more about this fun group, we invite all couples in their 50s and 60s to contact Nancy at 480-532-4523. We look forward to hearing from you!