April 2020

Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch

Colleen McKnight Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch members had a fun and busy March. First, we had a great hands-on demo from a well-known fiber clay artist, Joanie Wolter, on March 8. Then we had a techniques class from President Julie Hemer on making a gourd look like aged pottery. On March 18, we…

Breakfast Lions Host a Successful Spaghetti Dinner

Longtime Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club members Sue Schauble and Mark Hollan work the table that’s the last step before getting your spaghetti dinner with all the fixings. And they were happy to report that the SLBLC’s recent Spaghetti Dinner was a near sell-out this year. “This is a wonderful testament to how the Sun…

Ladies Community Chit and Chat Breakfast for April

The Ladies Community Chit and Chat Breakfast Group meeting will be on the second Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Cottonwood Country Club, 25630 Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, in the Saguaro Room in Cottonwood. The meeting starts at 9:45 a.m., and at 10 a.m., the hot breakfast will be served for $11 per person which…

A Patient Centered Update on Cochlear Implant – April 9

“The Roaring ‘20s: A Patient Centered Update on Cochlear Implant and Other Implantable Hearing Technology” We welcome otolaryngologist Dr. Shawn Stevens, an experienced and knowledgeable cochlear implant surgeon here in Phoenix. 2020 ushers in a slew of exciting developments in the realm of cochlear implants and other implantable hearing devices. Dr. Stevens will discuss these…

Friday Evening Texas Hold’em

We meet at 7 p.m. every Friday in the Navajo Room. It is a tournament-style Texas hold’em poker game with a $5 buy-in. Approximate payout for 1st 60%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 10%. If you have any questions, call 765-621-9252. 2/7: 1st Jon Lane, 2nd Jim Brandon, 3rd Frank Dusanek; High Hand Bonus Pot Jim Maurina 2/14: 1st…

Passover Celebrations for Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation

Joyce Spartonos, Publicity Doesn’t it seem like just a few weeks ago when we were talking about the start of a new year, and here we are already officially welcoming in spring, signaling a time of rebirth and renewal and celebrating the beautiful holiday of Passover. Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation will be hosting our annual…

CMGA Scores and Events

The first event in February was our monthly Ace of Aces Qualifier on Feb. 1. First Flight: Low Gross Tom Kastelitz, Low Net Bob Miller; Second Flight: Low Gross David Reap, Low Net Pat Conry; Third Flight: Low Gross Jim Dickie, Low Net Mark Lynn; Fourth Flight: Low Gross Bob Schaedel, Low Net Greg Botma;…

Other Card Results

Tuesday Cribbage 2/04. 1st Madelyn Toews 11-72, 2nd Bob Bade 11-52, 3rd (tie) Jeff Scott and Eldon Drenthe 10-60, Low Royce 0- -121, 24 Hand Judi Kilgus 2/11. 1st Pat Donahue 12-64, 2nd Bob Mariano 11-73, 3rd Richard Lewin 10-30, 4th Madelyn Toews 9-72, Low Stan Wengrzyn 2- -92 2/18. 1st Eldon Drenthe 12-74, 2nd…

Sun Lakes Republican Club April 14 Meeting

Carolyn McCorkle The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Election Year Insights” with Mike Broomhead, KTAR 92.3 FM Morning Radio Host, at its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. The public is invited! Please…

Energy and Functional Yoga April Schedule

Paullene Caraher April 2020 Schedule: Classes are held at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, upper level. Morning: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 7:40 to 8:50 a.m. Afternoon: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 4 to 5:10 p.m. Wednesday class is finished until October. Energy Yoga includes tapping and slapping the body to increase movement of blood and…