Kristy DeCleene 2025 is the year to get stronger and smarter, and you can learn how by joining us at the Women’s Connection on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. It is a program prepared just for you, including coffee, tea, pastries, and fruit. Gluten-free is available upon request. The admission fee of $22 (tax…
The Gila Butte Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) started 2025 with a busy January packed with service opportunities. Chapter members assisted the Desert Threads Chapter of the Arizona Quilters Society with their project for Successful Aging AZ by helping to assemble small, heart-shaped “fidget” pillows. These pillows will be given to…
Gary Vacin A retired airline captain and military fighter pilot who fulfilled a personal challenge flying a light-sport aircraft will be the speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Monday, Feb. 17, at the Cottonwood Country Club Lecture Hall. The session begins with camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7…
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 Commander Dan Tilsner presented a check for $2,500 to Kyleigh Vahjen, Recreation Therapist for Arizona State Veterans Home in Phoenix. The 104-bed Medicare-certified, skilled-nursing care facility provides exceptional care for eligible Arizona veterans and their spouses. Residents can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in a supportive environment that…
Brooks Scofield The February meeting of the Sun Lakes card makers group will be held on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room of Sun Lakes Country Club. Interested greeting card makers are invited to attend and consider becoming a member. We meet year–round and make new and interesting cards every…
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…
Brooks Scofield The Dolly Dressers are looking for new donations of dolls suitable for our Spring Program. If you have any 18-inch dolls, Cabbage Patch dolls, or Barbies you would like to donate to our Spring Program, contact us. We also take all kinds of rag dolls and stuffed bears. First, all our dolls spend…
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 welcomes Michelle Jameson, executive director for U.S.VETS Phoenix, to speak on Sunday, Feb. 16. The meeting takes place in the Oakwood Country Club Ballroom, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A “Meet & Greet” with free lox and bagels, coffee, and doughnuts starts at…
Mary Shelor The Mat Makers still meet in the Hopi Room at the SunBird Golf Resort on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., but we still need help, mainly in the crocheting department. If you crochet or are interested in learning how to crochet, we need you! We have an abundance of plastic bags, but…
Ken Duquaine Throughout its roughly 200-year history, photography has evolved in large part due to technological developments. Clearly, the pace of that evolution has increased exponentially. The same may be said about post-processing and editing capabilities. Modern smartphone cameras with their multiple lenses, state-of-the-art sensors, and sophisticated AI features have taken them to a level…