Karen Vollis Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool…
Clubs & Classes
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
FUN da MENTAL Bridge Classes for Everyone!
Maria Davis FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering a variety of bridge classes. Learn with certified ACBL Better Bridge instructors Karin Hansen and Maria Davis. Back by popular demand! Have fun. Exercise your brain. Hundreds of your neighbors have taken enjoyable, stimulating, FUN da MENTAL Bridge lessons. Bridge for the True Beginner. Classes are Wednesday afternoons…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Silver Bracelet Handmade by You!
Doug Williams, Volunteer Publicity Coordinator Well, okay, you didn’t make a silver bracelet, but you could have! All you need to do is join the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem, Silver, & Creative Crafts Club. That’s our long name, but most of the time we just call ourselves “The Rock Club.” Our nearly 200 members meet…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Rotary Club of Sun Lakes – February 2024
RCSL Honors Veterans Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) members, families, and friends joined many other community volunteers at the Chandler Valley of the Sun Cemetery and Mortuary Wreaths Across America program on Dec. 16, to place wreaths to remember and honor our veterans. Nearly 4,000 remembrance wreaths…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
JWV Speaker Provides Reliable Transportation for Needy Veterans’ Families
Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 is proud to welcome Bryan Chaplin, founder of Bravo Brotherhood Veterans Foundation, as its featured speaker on Sunday, Feb. 18. The meeting takes place in the Poolside building at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A “Meet & Greet” with free lox and…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club’s February Meeting to Highlight Candidates and Legislative Updates
Dwight Flatt, Roxy Banta, and Ellie Watland Attend the Sun Lakes Democratic Club (SLDC) meeting on Feb. 12 and meet the Democratic candidates running for the Maricopa County Superintendent of Schools, Maricopa County Recorder, and two running for seats on the Chandler City Council. Candidates will include the following: Dr. Laura Metcalfe, Democratic Candidate for…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Savvy Travelers Club Presentation February 7
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us in the Cottonwood Country Club Saguaro Room at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, for a special presentation on “What’s New with Norwegian.” Norwegian has launched two new ships (a little smaller in size) in late 2022 and the Summer of 2023, the Prima and the Viva. Fabulous Broadway production shows,…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Threads Quilters Learn a New Technique
Sue Bart At the first meeting for 2024, members learned an easy technique for creating patchwork in which seams line up perfectly. Pam Rackley, the guest speaker, showed some favorite new products and a demo of how grid foundations are used. Pam showed some samples by Ten Sisters EasyPiecing Grid and SmartGrid. Some members have…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Red Hatters Annual Chic Boutique
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, local Red Hatters will host a Chic Boutique vendor event in the San Tan Ballroom at the Cottonwood Country Club located at 25630 S. Brentwood Drive in Sun Lakes. There will be approximately 30 vendors, each selling a variety of different items. The event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Garden Club News
Starla Kramer The monthly meeting of the Sun Lakes Garden Club on Feb. 20 will feature Francesca Claverie Cantu. Ms. Claverie Cantu is a conservationist and Native Plant Program Manager at Borderlands Nursery & Seed. She hails from an alfalfa farm in Calexico, Calif., where her family has strong roots on both sides of the…