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. to 3:00 p.m. in the Ceramic Room (A-8) in Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or…
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Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Yoga – Vinyasa style
Sheila Axtman It’s February, a great month to celebrate the things that make you feel good: The people you love, chocolate and yoga. Practicing yoga releases endorphins in your brain. You feel relaxed and happy. Vinyasa yoga also improves proprioception, strengthens and stretches your muscles and you become more flexible. It helps you feel…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Dr. Geri Hall to speak at annual P.E.O. Coffee – February 14
Linda Reber * What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? * How can someone be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s if there is no definitive test? * At what point in the illness do people become violent? * Why does the person with dementia hallucinate? * What changes in diet and exercise will prevent dementia? *…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch news
Colleen McKnight Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch is starting the new year off on a run. January was a VERY busy month for us gourders. As a patch, we’re preparing to host the Arizona Gourds Society’s annual competition at the Wuertz Gourd Festival in Casa Grande, February 9-11. Over 220 entries are expected into…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Friday Morning Practice Bridge group
The Friday morning Practice Bridge group meets each Friday from 10:00 a.m. until noon in the Ladies Card Room in the Cottonwood Activity Center. This group is designed to be a very low stress bridge experience. We encourage questions and discussion about the hands, bidding alternatives and play options. We often do not keep…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Bridge lessons
Maria Davis FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering two bridge classes starting in February/March. Learn with Maria Davis, a certified ACBL Better Bridge Instructor and Game Director. Beginning Bridge: Friday mornings from 9:00-11:15 a.m., February 2 to March 30, in the Friendship Room at the Sun Lakes Clubhouse. Eight weeks, $80 plus texts. Starts…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Beautiful Things Happen Luncheon and Fashion show
Mary Vitolo March 14, 2018, is the date set for Beautiful Things Happen at our St. Steven’s Ladies Guild Luncheon and Fashion Show. It will be held at the Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes, and the fashions will be provided by Dillard’s. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m. for the purchase of 50/50 raffle…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Thursday Morning Duplicate Bridge game
Anne Newman This is a practice-type teaching game designed for beginning Duplicate/reentry and social bridge players. We provide a 15-minute lesson followed by playing duplicated boards geared toward using the lesson of the day. During bidding and play of the hand, we encourage questions. You do not need a partner to come to this…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Sun Lakes Drum Circle
Julia Norton Well, by the time you receive the February Splash, you will be close to having experienced the first of two Blue Moons in 2018. January 1 was the Wolf Moon, and January 30 is the Blue Moon. February, 2018, has no full moon, making March the next month with the second Blue Moon…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Wire wrap bracelets – very popular, very easy, very stylish!
Doug Williams One of most popular classes of the Silver program at the Rock, Gem & Silver Club is Wire Wrap Bracelets! A little-known fact is that wire wrap is one of the best bargains in the Silver Club. Sometimes we “wire wrappers” are accused of not being “wrapped too tight,” ha ha, but that’s…