Category: February 2026

Sun Lakes Arts & Crafts Association Spring Show

The Sun Lakes Arts & Crafts Association will hold its Spring Show on Valentine’s Day this year! The show is on Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Oakwood ballroom. Our Sun Lakes residents (more than 60 creative vendors) have been busy and are ready to show their unique, handmade, handcrafted items. We look forward to sharing…

Sun Lakes VITA 2025 Taxes

Note: Taxes will be prepared on Mondays and Wednesdays this year. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will again be available for East Valley residents. Income should be less than $69,000 to qualify for this service. Information for locations providing this service is available by going to www.prepareandempower.org/sites. Some locations are walk-in, and some…

Crystal Cards Enters 2026 at Full Speed

The best place to find the perfect greeting cards is right here. Crystal Cards (CC) uses donated greeting cards and beautifully remakes them for you to send to friends and family. Each card is only $1, which is donated to My Sister’s Place, a local domestic violence center. Those donations have exceeded $130,000, and we…

New Adventures in Learning: Your Next Chapter Starts February 2!

Ready to spark your curiosity, meet new neighbors, and try something completely new? New Adventures in Learning is the Southeast Valley’s lifelong learning program designed to keep minds active and spirits inspired—at every stage of life. Beginning Feb. 2, residents can choose from more than 80 engaging classes, offering something for everyone, whether you’re a…

Jason Morton Tennis Classic Returns to IronOaks

DD Kullman The Jason Morton Memorial Tournament, a USTA Level 5 prize money event, returns to the courts at IronOaks Fitness and Racquet Center Feb. 25 through March 1, bringing high-level competitive tennis and players from across the country to Sun Lakes. Sanctioned by the USTA, the tournament features NTRP singles and doubles competition in…

Fifth Annual Country Hoedown March 15

Bill and Jeanne Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation’s (GSLCF) Country Hoedown fundraiser event will be on Sunday, March 15, in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club. Tickets are $55 each and will be available Feb. 2 on the Foundation’s website at www.slcommunityfoundation.com. There is no limit on the number of tickets…

Valentine’s Ball February 15

John Yu The Sun Lakes Sunday Dance Club invites you and your “special” someone to our Valentine’s Ball on Sunday, Feb. 15, at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. Our dinner, dance, and live music season venue continues with Midnight Moon band playing a mix of pop music of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Santana, the Eagles, Buddy…

Lady Sluggers’ Season Is Underway

Larry Wolfe The Lady Sluggers, sponsored by Serene Solutions, opened their 2026 season by sweeping a doubleheader versus the Roadhaven Rebels. Their second twin bill against the Sunland Village East Panthers was rained out. So, at press time, the Sluggers were undefeated! Their remaining home schedule is shown below: Monday, Feb. 9 vs. the Sunland…