Category: February 2017

French Conversation Group celebrates 3rd year

French Conversation Meet-Up Group

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…

Salsa, Cha Cha and laughs

Salsa, Cha-Cha and Laughs class members out to lunch at the clubhouse

Lesly Holness Hello everyone! We are in full swing now and I do mean SWING! Do you like to dance? Want to burn some extra calories? Well come on, we dance, laugh and shake it up and the hour goes by so fast you done even realize you are exercising. You can join anytime; beginners…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected] Parada del Sol February 11, 2017 Price: $79 per person Since its start in 1953, this parade has grown to be one of the “World’s Largest Horsedrawn Parades” and boasts more than 150 parade entries. Special seating is included…

EVIL Pickleball (league, that is)

EVIL (East Valley Interclub League) pickleball players (yellow shirts) battle against their opponents

Janet Myrick Another year for our awesome EVIL (East Valley Interclub League) pickleball team captained by Jerry Pedderson and Todd Williams. Participating in this year’s league are teams from Trilogy, Ahwatukee, Cottonwood, Province, Solera and SunBird. IronOaks is represented with a Men’s Double Team and Mixed Doubles Team in Division One. Next year with the…

Sun Lakes Tennis Club

Sun Lakes Tennis Club board meeting: Paul Patterson, treasurer; Dan Thorsen, vice president; Ed Campion, president; Faye Haynes, secretary; Denis White, Inter club tournaments and Tony Horn, Intra Club tournaments

Jerry Vance The Sun Lakes Tennis club held its January meeting with a dinner at the Clubhouse on January 11. A great meal of pot roast, mashed potatoes, green beans and salad was enjoyed by all with a great desert. After dinner, was the business meeting where we discussed the tournaments we have had and…

IronOaks Tennis Players dominate SW Seniors

Denise Lott IronOaks Tennis Club is home to four of the No. 1 players in the USTA (United States Tennis Association) southwest region comprising Arizona, New Mexico and El Paso. Ranking in their age groups, we have the No. 1 and No. 2 in the 70 age bracket doubles players. Top ranked is Leo Lapane,…

Sun Lakes Roadrunners gear up for great year

Patricia Prekel The Sun Lakes Roadrunners have held their annual January trek to Quartzsite, Arizona, with another great time in the desert. The Wagon Masters always put together a great rally with wonderful food; a perfect way to start the 2017 rally season. In February, the club will be traveling to Benson, Arizona, where we…

21st annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival

Great movies with a little Jewish flavor return to the East Valley in the form of the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival taking place from February 12-26, 2017. The GPJFF celebrates Jewish culture through film and brings to the community an exciting lineup of films honoring Jewish traditions and heritage. Currently the longest-running film festival…

Card making class notice

Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator. Class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! The cards will be completed during your choice of two class times: 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Each class is limited to 20 participants; therefore, registration…

Agave Quilt Guild plans annual show and boutique

Join the Agave Quilt Guild and enjoy their regular monthly meetings at the Sun Lakes Oakwood Ballroom. The next meeting is Wednesday, February 1, at 1:00 p.m. They are an active group of beginning through experienced quilters. They have informative meetings with speakers to educate their members on current quilting styles and techniques. The February…