The May meeting will be on Monday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 Sun Lakes Blvd. Speakers will be Jodi Liggett, Geoff Esposito and Morgan Abraham. Jodi Liggett is a director of AZPP which is an organization focused on providing health care and family planning services…
Category: May 2016
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Agave Quilters elect new officers – make plans for September
The Agave Quilt Guild wishes to thank the entire Sun Lakes community and all attendees for their generous support of the 2016 Agave Quilt Show. Thank you to Quilt Show Chair Nancy Steele and everyone who participated in the show in any way: by displaying their quilt, white gloving at the show, working at the…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Restless Minds topic: Road to the presidency
Bill Gates The Restless Minds discussion group will conclude its 2015-16 season with a look at the exciting and ever-changing presidential campaign. The discussion will be held from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10 in the Sewing Room of Oakwood’s Arts and Crafts Center. Restless Minds discussions are open to all people with open, inquisitive…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Red Hats sparkled at the Mardi Gras
The fifth annual Arizona Red Hat State Convention has come to a close. As in past years, the main comments were “Had a fantastic time. Sign me up for next year.” “Each year is better than the last, can’t wait till next year”. The co-hosts wish to acknowledge the Oakwood chef for the delicious…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
April Rotarian of the Month
[ Mark Grady of Gilbert was named Rotarian for the Month of April by the Sun Lakes Rotary Club. Mark joined Sun Lakes Rotary in December 2014, but was a long-time Rotarian in Tucson before moving to Gilbert. He is a Certified Public Accountant and continues with his practice in Phoenix. At the Casas Adobes…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Rotary Golf Tournament a big success!
When you stage a charity golf tournament and offer chances to win golf carts and cars on select par threes, you normally don’t expect anyone to win. There are tremendous odds against it. An amateur golfer’s chance of shooting an ace is 12,500 to one. Happily, Dick Jakubowski (visiting snowbird from Nebraska) didn’t know that…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Heading home for the summer
It’s that time of the year where things really start to go in motion as the warm weather arrives and many of our good friends leave to return to other areas to be with families and friends. The Short Line Model Railroad Club wishes you all an enjoyable and safe summer. I would like…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Energy yoga classes
Paullene Caraher Mornings: 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Note: New times for afternoon classes Where: SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room on the third floor. No cost – donations are accepted If you have questions call Paullene Caraher on her cell phone…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Savvy Travelers meeting May 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Phoenix Room at Cottonwood Country Club. The program speaker will be Van Newville who teaches at NAIL – it’s all about summer staycations in and around Arizona. This gentleman knows Arizona like no other. Come hear and learn about the interesting places to escape to…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Springtime is busy for Sun Lakes Hiking Club
Roberta Arpan In addition to the 13 regularly scheduled hikes for the month of April, two special events wrapped up the 2015-2016 season. On April 1 the annual Hiking Club spring picnic and awards ceremony was well attended by approximately 100 participants. After feasting on grilled hot dogs, attendees were led in a sing-along of…