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Word Games

Would you like to play a variety of word games? We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games. Have fun playing word games such as AmuseAmaze, Quiddler, Scattergories, Scrabble, etc. We play word games at the IronOaks Poolside Room. Please send an email to [email protected] with the days of…

‘Catch Me If You Can’ Promises to Thrill

Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s spring show is shaping up to be an exciting ride you won’t want to miss. Director Diana Nelinson is pleased to announce her upcoming mystery/thriller/comedy Catch Me If You Can to be performed Wednesday, April 27, through Sunday, May 1. The shows will be in the San Tan Ballroom in Cottonwood.…

2021 Tax Update

For the 2021 tax year, there is an increase in the deduction for charitable contributions, which is $300 for single or $600 for married filers, whether you itemize or take the standard deduction. This amount comes off your income, lowering your adjusted gross income. Previously, you were limited to 60% of your adjusted gross income…

26th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival Returns

Deborah Muller Every ticket is a reserved seat as the 2022 Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival streams virtually over 18 days. For more than a quarter of a century, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival has celebrated Jewish culture through film, bringing an exciting lineup of films honoring Jewish traditions and heritage to Arizona. From…

AFMA Public Training via Zoom

You are invited to a Zoom webinar on Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. Arizona time. The topic will be Fire Safety at Home. To register in advance for this webinar, go to the following website: tinyurl.com/2p9c7j2c. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For additional information or questions,…

Blood Drives Notice

As a vital part of our community, the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continues to host Red Cross Blood Drives to supplement the dangerously low levels of blood in the current supply inventories. The next blood drive will be on Friday, March 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse office,…

Crystal Award Winners Announced

Congratulations to all the nominees and a heartfelt thank you for all you do to improve our community. We have an outstanding slate of winners this year. The winners and their spouses were honored at a cocktail party hosted by previous award winners. A banquet is planned for March 13 in the Cottonwood ballroom. Banquet…

Chordaires Chorus Gives Back

Sandra Bocynesky December was a busy month for Chordaires, as they were preparing for their annual Christmas concert. But amid that activity, members made time to give back to our community and society as well. Non-perishable food items were collected at one of their Thursday rehearsal times for St. Vincent de Paul’s food bank. There…

17th Annual Diamond Lake Luminaria Event a Huge Success

Steve and Robyn Moody The 17th annual Diamond Lake Luminaria Walk and Food Donation Drive was a huge success! Sun Lakes residents and their families supported our efforts to help restock AZCEND’s (our local food bank) shelves, and you did not disappoint! The totals were: 6,129 pounds of nonperishable food items, $4,458 monetary donations (online,…