March 2018

2018 Winter Bridge Enrichment Series begins

  David Zapatka Diamond Life Master David Zapatka will once again be teaching advanced bridge lessons at the Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma School Road. There will be four lessons. Lesson dates are Friday mornings, will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. and end by 11:00 a.m., March 16 and 30 and April 6…

Come join the Chess Club

  Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Ceramic Room (A-8), Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership…

AAUW to meet March 19

  Barbara Stewart Sandy Bahr, Chapter Director for the Grand Canyon chapter of Sierra Club, will be the guest speaker at the Southeast Valley Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) on March 19, 2018, in Poolside Café at Oakwood Country Club. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m., and the speaker and meeting begin…

Sun Lakes Dance Party at Cottonwood

  Mark O’Neill, Public Relations The last scheduled dance of the season for the Sun Lakes Dance Party at the Cottonwood Ballroom will be on March 22, featuring music by Thaddeus Rose. The Sun Lakes Dance Party meets monthly from November to March on a Thursday evening at the Cottonwood Ballroom. Group dance lesson begins…

PVLGA golfers were hot in January

  Liz DeMichael, Publicity The Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA) posted some hot scores in January! 1/02. Crier’s Tournament. Not many ladies were crying when they got to throw out their worst three scores and take par on those holes. The morning winners were Flight #1: Diane Kruse and Jan Stuckey (51 – tied)…

Fun Lakers Club news

  Carole Sinicki On March 24, Fun Lakers Club will hold its annual Progressive Dinner. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras. It is a “members-only” event. Member hosts will open their homes for appetizers or dinner. The evening will begin with members meeting at the Cottonwood parking lot to receive their informational packets, including Host…

P.E.O. Chapter DD presents grant

  Becky Paschal-Snyder P.E.O. is an international philanthropic and educational organization which promotes increased educational opportunities for women. One of their many projects is PCE, Program for Continuing Education. This program presents need-based grants to women whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and their…

Exercise is the fountain of youth

  Lesly Holness Exercise is one of the most important pieces of any healthy lifestyle. Looking for the fountain of youth? Look no further. This class has all you need, and it’s actually fun too! Regular exercise strengthens your muscles and improves heart and lung function, and it can also reduce your risk of major…

Sun Lakes Tennis Club Sunshine Tournament

  Jerry Vance On January 20, 28 members of the Sun Lakes Tennis Club got together for some good tennis and great food at our annual Sunshine Tournament. Unfortunately, the sun forgot to shine, and it was pretty chilly – naw, it was downright cold. Needless to say, we did not stay around long to…