Cheers Trip Opportunities: The demand for travel is reported to be strong, with many itineraries fully booked for 2026 and even some for 2027. European river cruises remain popular, according to AmaWaterways. You are probably looking at 2027 for their African Safari or Mekong Delta trips. Closer to home, Free Spirit Vacations has a multitude…
Category: March 2026
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
Fun Lakers Club Announces Annual Golf Cart Rally
Jacque Texeira Spring is in the air, and what better way to enjoy our spectacular weather than by spending the day cruising around in your golf cart participating in the Fun Lakers’ annual Golf Cart Rally? It’s always a blast and probably our most popular event. This year it’s a Hawaiian theme. Get in the…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
Microsoft Windows Defender: Is It Enough Protection?
Helen Seaton, PR Director Do you have to buy an antivirus, or is the free Defender good enough to protect you? Windows Defender has improved, but is it good enough to stop malware, viruses, and hackers on its own? We will watch a short video that will compare free versus paid antivirus solutions, cover recent…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
Science and Technology
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…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
¿Habla Español?
Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate Spanish speakers…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
Aero Club Gathering Hears from Retired KLM Pilot
Gary Vacin “There are easier ways to kill yourself.” That’s what Dik Cusveller’s father said to him when the youngster told him he wanted to fly airplanes. Cusveller related this tale during his presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Jan. 19 at Cottonwood Country Club. The Canadian resident briefed his audience on…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
Retired Rear Admiral to Speak to Aero Club Gathering March 16
Gary Vacin A retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral will relate his journey to become a Navy pilot, a Rear Admiral, and an airline executive during a presentation at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on March 16. Scheduled for the Cottonwood Country Club Lecture Room, the session begins with camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by…
March 2026, Front Page
CLGA Celebrates 45 Years
In August of 1980 a handful of women golfers started the Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association (CLGA). The league has endured changes in the game, the league, and management while continuously providing fun and challenging games each Thursday for all levels of golfers. On Jan. 29 a luncheon was held to honor several of our longtime…
March 2026, Front Page
Crystal Awards Banquet Is March 22
Candy Clark Our dedicated Sun Lakes volunteers will be recognized at a banquet in the Oakwood ballroom on Sunday, March 22. The event features a no-host bar at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and awards. Some tickets are still available at the Oakwood Concierge desk until March 13. Thank you to our generous sponsors of…
March 2026, Front Page
Chordaires Put on a Fun Show … Don’t Cha Know!
Ann Buckheister Producing an annual spring show is a monumental task, but the Chordaires Show Chorus is up for the challenge! The planning starts a year or more in advance with finding an appropriate venue. This year our show will be presented on March 28 at 2 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248…