Category: Clubs & Classes

Vice Chief Justice Timmer Speaks to AAUW

Vice Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer

Barbara Stewart Vice Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer of the Arizona Supreme Court will speak to the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on April 19, at 5 p.m. One of five women ever to serve on the Arizona Supreme Court, she has distinguished herself throughout her career as an…

Desert Navy Update

Richard Volpe As we move into the spring season, we can expect to have the opportunity to take advantage of some wonderful weather and the limited availability of many things that are all part of this typically busy season. Although things appear to be moving in the right direction regarding the long-awaited hope that the…

Card Making Class

Linda Smart Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. The class fee is $5, and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one of multiple class sessions, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. Presently,…

Cotillion Dance Club Announces 2021-22 Season!

Pictured are Rob and Shirl Spade entering the ballroom in Sun Lakes through the seldom-used underground cellar entrance on March 11, 2017, for the "Prohibition Ball." We are especially looking forward to greeting attendees as they enter our next dance for the champagne reception that begins a lovely evening of dinner and dancing, on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 5:45 p.m.

Rob Spade Cotillion Dance Club plans to present four dinner dances to be held at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom in Sun Lakes. Be sure to mark your calendars with next season’s dinner dance dates: Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021; Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022; Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022; and Saturday, March 12, 2022. These dinner dances…

Sun Lakes Roadrunners RV Club Notice

Cathie Smith, Secretary The Roadrunners RV Club is all about fun, travel, new adventures, good food, and great friends! The group enjoys many opportunities to see new sights, go on organized tours, or explore on their own. Members like to dine out or cook at the campsite, learn from others, and share their own ideas…

AAUW: Making a Difference with Local Scholarships: Annual Fundraising Drive Supports College Pursuits for Women in Southeast Valley

Barbara Stewart The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) kicks off its local scholarship fundraising drive in April, part of the group’s mission to advance equity for women and girls. This month, raffle ticket sales and proceeds from a portion of the sales at JudyWear Boutique in Chandler on April…

Apple Club News

Gary Bross With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, we look forward to the day our educational classes and topical roundtable discussions can resume. Working closely with our members in a hands-on environment has always been our strong suit. We are anxious to reestablish that relationship, and will do so as soon as health conditions permit.…

AAUW of the S.E. Valley Donates Books to Chandler Schools

Books labeled, laminated, and ready for students to read at San Marcos Elementary School (Photo sent with a thank you by Jolene Gallup, media specialist at San Marcos)

Ellie Watland For several years, members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) of the S.E. Valley have volunteered as reading tutors at San Marcos and Galveston Elementary Schools, Title One schools in Chandler. They have participated in a reading fluency program, providing individual attention to students struggling with reading proficiency. Due to coronavirus,…

Activities Dance Class at Oakwood on Wednesdays

Edie Gilbertsen Line Dances are from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Learn and move to the newest dance music: “Cupid Shuffle,” “Copperhead Road,” “The Git Up,” “Wobble,” and older line dances. Classes are four weeks, starting the first Wednesday in April. The cost is $5 per person and limited to 10 people. We meet in the…