Qualified residents of the Sun Lakes communities were selected for the coveted Crystal Award. Winners came from all three Sun Lakes communities and will be honored at a banquet on March 12 in the evening at Sun Lakes Country Club. The Crystal Award’s purpose is to publicly recognize outstanding individuals who volunteer to make our…
February 2017
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
African Refugee Experience is the theme for AAUW dinner
Barbara Stewart The February meeting of AAUW (American Association of University Women) will be their annual International Dinner and local scholarship fundraiser on Monday, February 20 at 5:00 p.m. in the Palo Verde Clubhouse. The theme this year is The African Refugee Experience, and you will have the opportunity to hear music and stories from…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
The Dreaded lob
Rod Hayward On the Cottonwood courts, three tennis instructors met to discuss the lob. They all agreed—the best way to combat one is move under it and punish your opponents with a blistering overhead. “Where do I get one of those?” “Try practicing more than just your ground strokes and volleys,” suggested Bob Pivec. “And…
Features, February 2017
How can you help animal rescue group?
D. Williams We are always asked, “What can we do to help rescue organizations?” This article is from Pecan Grove Veterinary Hospital’s newsletter. We couldn’t have said it better. Rescue groups survive on the generosity of people like you who care about the welfare of the animals on this earth. While they may get some…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Healing with essential oils presentation
Paullene Caraher The first Wednesday of the month is February 1 and time for sharing your experiences with the Young Living Essential Oils from 1:00-2:00 p.m. The January sharing was very successful with 13 people sharing and learning. There will be drawings. The drawing was a diffuser necklace. One puts oil on the beads of…
Generals, February 2017
Sun Lakes Country Club
Upcoming events for February Upcoming February Events Super Sixties Valentine’s Dinner and Dance Date: Tuesday, February 14 Time: Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Dance at 6:30 p.m. Location: Arizona Room Cost: $25.00 Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with us here at Sun Lakes Country Club. This year we are getting groovy with the 1960’s, enjoying a night…
Sports, February 2017
PVMGA post winners
Bob Amstrong – Publicity Yes it’s 2017 and it’s going to be a very interesting year – just follow the Tweets. The Palo Verde Men’s Golf Association is continuing its active schedule, and here is what happened most recently: On December 17, the 2016 Ace of Ace’s event was completed. The overall Gross Champion, with…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Buddy Poppy Ball – March 11
Carlos Lozano The Sun Lakes VFW Post 8053 was founded in Sun Lakes, Arizona, on December 1975 and is named after its charter member Dr. Russell W. Bercier (deceased). Since inception, VFW Post 8053 and its Auxiliary have been instrumental in donating more than $35,000 each year and contributing thousands of hours of volunteer service…
Generals, February 2017
Sun Lakes – Cottonwod Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
Message from the President Dick Norris Early January, homeowners bordering along the five lakes in Cottonwood received a postcard survey asking for their interest in placing a fountain in each of the five lakes. I urged them to voice their opinion, either yes or no and drop off the postcard at the Administration Center or…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
French Conversation Group celebrates 3rd year
Calling all Francophiles and French speakers of all levels. Would you like to gather weekly for a casual and lively meet-up with other French language lovers? We represent a wide range of speakers from fluent to wanting to become more fluent. We meet Fridays from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in Cottonwood Activity Room A7. Call Marilyn Marschel…