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All invited to Sweethearts Dance

Deanna and Stu Frost One of the most romantic occasions for the year is just around the corner. So, what have you planned? The Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Club invites couples to our formal Sweethearts Valentine’s Dinner-Dance on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at the Sun Lakes Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. It’s well worth waiting another…

Giving feels good

Elaine Kraemer, President CWPV Foundation 2017 was a good year for the CWPV Foundation. Our ongoing fundraising efforts with 50/50 Raffles, Amazon Smile, Fry’s Food Stores Community Rewards, Fun Walk and the Eat Drink and Be Merry Dinner Auction produced the best results in in our three-year history! We also received several generous donations from…

Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes

 Message from the Board President Mel Rasmussen February is upon us! There are some noteworthy dates coming up. Candidate application forms became available on January 29, 2018, in Homeowner Services for homeowners interested in running for a Board of Directors position. Those applications must be returned to Homeowner Services by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February…

Hey car friends

  Ralph Guariglio Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 3, and join us for the Downtown Chandler V.I.P. Car Show, held in downtown Chandler. Your registration fee includes a t-shirt, and check-in is at 7:00 a.m. Like last year, this day will also include the Mayor’s Fun Run and the Ostrich Festival Parade. There will…

IronOaks Tennis Charity Dinner Dance for NWC

Carol Mellinger, IOTC Secretary Mark your calendars for Friday, March 9, 2018, starting at 5:00 p.m. The IronOaks Tennis Club will be hosting the second annual Charity Dinner Dance, with Thaddeus Rose providing entertainment. There will be raffle tickets, silent auction and tickets for your favorite baskets. All proceeds go to Neighbors Who Care. All…

Get tickets for Sun Lakes Chorale Spring Concert

  Jan Ott Thursday evening, March 15, 2018, will be another special musical evening when the Chorale presents the second event of its musical year. Considering the many Sun Lakes events available and the growing number of residents and visitors, adding this date to the calendar now and considering advance ticket purchases insures an exciting…

Performing again in 2018

Lisa Wall Happy New Year and welcome to 2018, Sun Lakers. It is time again for happy hour and lots of fun. If you like music, Diana Perez will be back to sing her songs with her sidekick Buddy Apfel to entertain you as you settle into “Paradise” here in our wonderful community. If you…

Desert Rivers Audubon has free bird walks

Gwen Grace Saturday Walks: Visit the Chandler Veterans Oasis Park, Chandler Heights and Lindsay, on the first Saturday of the month, 8:00 a.m. to noon. Bring the visitors and grandchildren. Find the Desert Rivers tent. Bird walks are free, and binoculars are lent out, even for children. Walk takes about an hour, and leaders will…

Lifelong Learning program elects officers

Catherine Hammond New Adventures in Learning, a lifelong-learning program, elected officers for 2018 at its Annual Meeting of the Membership. Wayne Wright will continue as president for the next year. Bill Haskell, as president-elect, will become president in 2019. Lita Swanson, who has been secretary since 2011, will remain for the next two years. Les…

Auditions for Twelve Angry Men

  Andrea Hummel Twelve Angry Men, in the form of Twelve Angry Jurors, is coming to Sun Lakes. This adaptation features an all-gender cast and is scheduled to play in Sun Lakes November 6 through 10. Auditions for the play will be March 28 at 1:00 p.m. in the San Tan Ballroom. Anyone interested in…