In the mid-1980s the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) began publishing small booklets for each of the original states listing names of known African-American, Native American, and mixed-race individuals who supported the colonists’ cause during the Revolutionary War. These booklets were later consolidated into a single publication and were eventually added to…
We are starting 2024 with a new class schedule, and we have a number of exciting presentations. Back by popular demand is a class offered by Nancy Kirk entitled How a Humble Quilt Transcends into Artistic Expression. Come see her beautiful artwork and watch her presentation on how the art of quilting has been transformed…
Cathy Smoot Sun Lakes United Methodist Church at 9248 E. Riggs Road hosts Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free programs, every month! Topics vary from light and entertaining to serious and informative. A light meal will be offered for a free-will offering at 5 p.m., and the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m. Feb.…
Reggie Wegman Welcome to our new members Anne, Sharon, Patty, Denise, Mary Ann, Connie, Cathy, Dianna, Joni, and Robin and our new social gal Sheila. Some of these ladies are returning members. We hope you enjoy being with a great bunch of ladies, and remember to stop and have lunch with us after golf. Before…
Helen Daley One of the most exciting things about Mardi Gras, as celebrated in New Orleans, is the parades. The second is hearing what is referred to as Traditional New Orleans-style Jazz. The first is much easier to find than the second. Mardi Gras Day, or Fat Tuesday, is Feb. 13 this year. The majority…
Keith Ori On Jan. 8 Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) had the privilege of hosting Scott Moore, 2023 Pickleball Hall of Fame Senior Pro, for two clinics and two exhibition matches. Moore earned his Hall of Fame spot by becoming the all-time winningest Senior Pro. He is living proof that great players only get…
Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continued its annual tradition of supplying work boots to A New Leaf’s East Valley Men’s Center in Mesa. The Center is a safe haven for men in homelessness in the Valley who are transitioning back into the workforce and independence. The staff at the Center works with the…
Carole Rockland It was a chilly December evening, but the IronOaks tennis players kept warm with some lively tennis, followed by delicious cookies and hot chocolate at the first “Sugar and Slice” event. The best part of the evening was the warm feeling of gathering with friends during the holiday season. Thanks to D.D. Kullman…
Please join us at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (9248 E. Riggs Road) on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 9:30 a.m. in Lindsay Hall for a special presentation from Medicare Specialist William (Bill) Blaney. He will be going over Medicare 2024 and Medicare fraud that is most common and how to prevent it from happening. Now…
Richard Volpe The Desert Navy is looking forward to a fresh start for us all as we welcome in the new year. Our normal scheduling will continue as before, with meetings held in the months of September through April. Keep your calendars close by, as there have been some changes relating to times, days, and…