Clubs & Classes

Sun Lakes Women’s Association Update

The members of the Sun Lakes Women’s Association had a remarkably busy first quarter serving our local communities and providing educational opportunities. We held several estate and garage sales to benefit the local organizations that service all of our Sun Lakes community residents. A special shout-out to Becky Hodge and the team for organizing and…

Julie’s Fitness Classes

Julie Bauman Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center. Summer hours are Mondays and Fridays at 8 a.m. and Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area.…

Time to Move On

Harry Huckemeyer Many thanks go out to all of those who came out to support our club, as we enjoyed a busy last quarter of 2023 with a few major events, which included our participation at the Railroad Museum located here in Chandler, Freedom Village, and, last but not least, the annual Earth Day Celebration…

Rock On, You Beaders!

Yup, you heard that right. Beading is one of our most popular classes! We humans have been embellishing and adorning clothing and our bodies with beads for millennia. The age-old process of stringing beads is easy, fun, relaxing, and exciting, all at the same time. Some of the earliest motives for beading were based on…

Cheers Singles Group

Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 181 members invite you to become a part of the Cheers family, whether you are a year-round or a seasonal resident. The club offers many activities and programs, including social time, wine tasting, dining out, book club,…

Meet Sun Lakes Chorale Member Merrie Crawford

Singing and Merrie Crawford go together. For more than 20 years, Merrie has been a member of the Sun Lakes Chorale. Singing in concerts is a highlight for Merrie. But even before concerts come, there are weeks of rehearsals, which Merrie relates is such a joy. She loves being with others, singing with others, and…

Scandinavian Club of the Southeast Valley

Another year is being planned for the Scandinavian Club with newly elected officers. The club originally had its first meeting in 1983 with the purpose to “pay homage to our heritage.” This has been extended to include all interested in Scandinavia and its customs. Starting with a picnic in October of 2023, another year promises…

AAUW Welcomes Newly Elected Officers

Mary Kenny, AAUW Member/Volunteer The AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch elected its board to serve during the upcoming year. Newly elected officers include: * Co-President Senior: Beth Zdeblick * Advisor: Mary Humecke * Vice President of Communications: Julia McKee-Ostos * Vice President of Finance: Cathy Margolin * Vice President of Membership:…