Category: February 2021

AAUW: Making a Difference with Local Scholarships

Candace Cox Annual Fundraising Drive Supports College Pursuits for Women in Southeast Valley The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women kicks off its annual drive to support local scholarships in February, part of the group’s mission to advance equity for women and girls. In the past 10 years, the local group…

Niners December Results

Jim Wegman, Publicity Membership: John Britz just sponsored a new member, Mark Bernier. So, thanks, John, and welcome, Mark, and another new member, Jim Hooyman. Welcome, Jim. Winners: 12/03/20 Skins Sonoran. Winners by team numbers: (1) Frank Pender, Lloyd Schaeffer, Mark Nilsen, Bill Pender; (2) Bruce McCorkle, Erich Tiepel, Bob Pender; (3) Ed Anderson, Bob Clark,…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood

Esther Spear The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood is proud to announce that the speaker at our next meeting on Feb. 18, 2021, at 1 p.m., will be Linda Coppleson. She is one of only a few women in the world who has trained to be a Soferet, that is someone who is able to…

Lions Food Drive Success

Lion John Peterson Thanks to all Sun Lakes Lions who helped with the food drive on Saturday, Jan. 9. This food was all put in President Floyd Mullen’s car, but the AZCEND truck showed up at noon and we transferred all food to the truck (filling many tubs). We also had $290 for them. The…

Card Making Class

Linda Smart 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! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one of multiple class sessions which will begin at 9:30 a.m. Presently, we…

Writers’ Group

Little Things in Life Ruby Regina Witcraft There are so many little things to remember in my life, and since I’m the kind of gal who gets a kick out of tying her shoes; I won’t burden you with millions of them. However, just to give you an example, here are of a few that…

Understanding Love

Pastor Marvin Arnpriester Reminders of February with Valentine’s Day and its emphasis on love, I remembered the following quote by Maya Angelou to challenge and inspire our understanding of love: “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” Her statement reminds me of that…

CMGA December Results and Honoring Rick Miller

Buddy Meola Each year, the Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association honors the member who demonstrates the most improvement in their golf game. This improvement’s best indicator is shown in how the player is able to lower his Handicap Index in the year in question. The Most Improved Player for 2020 was Rick Miller. Rick started the…

Fun Lakers ‘Singles Appreciation Day’ Concert

Bob Bybee Fun Lakers Club of Sun Lakes services those residents of Cottonwood, Ironwood, Oakwood, Palo Verde, and Sun Lakes Country Club. Our mission is to create and foster camaraderie and fellowship of the Sun Lakes Fun Lakers community by coordinating social activities for the enjoyment of the memberships. In 2020, our membership was over…