Category: May 2025

Board Games, Card Games, Word Games

Karen Vollis Do you enjoy playing a variety of games? We have separate tables for playing board games, card games, dice games, party games, or word games. We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games! We play games in Oakwood, Sun Lakes, but can schedule an event at your…

Easter Comes Early for Needy Children!

Peg Abney The Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews and its Children Charity Committee, along with volunteers from the Rotary Club, came together in April to assemble 150 colorful Easter baskets. These baskets were sewn and made by the Children Charity Committee members. The SL Rotary Club also provided funding for fabric, supplies, and candy goodies. The Easter…

Card Making Class Update

Linda Smart and Sarah Lythgoe Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator. Class fee is $10 and includes everything you need except adhesive. Bring yours or purchase during class. Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one class…

Cottonwood Lady Niners

After some very windy days on the course in March, we were all hoping for mild and sunny days of golf in April! Our Member/Guest tourney on March 20 was a great success, with fun and games enjoyed by all, although several players expressed some frustration and experienced calamity on the frisbee hole! Through generous…

Daughters of the American Revolution

Melinda Eshpeter The Gila Butte Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently dedicated two plaques near the Veterans Memorial Plaza at Sun Lakes Country Club commemorating America 250. The featured speaker at the event was Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart. America 250 is an initiative of the National Society to…

Cottonwood Tennis Club Held Annual Can-Am Tournament

Barb Jorgensen This tournament isn’t just a contest of tennis skills, but one of many, and all in good fun! Which country makes the best drink? USA’s Bloody Mary vs. Canada’s Caesar. Who wears the most patriotic clothing, and who can sing each other’s anthem the loudest? Chef Jeff Villareal treated nearly 100 participants to…

Cheers Singles Group

Cathy Merritt Cheers is a social club open to members from Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Our current 172 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,…

Ironwood Lady Niners: End of Season Awards

Bonnie Hoewing The Ironwood Lady Niners (IWLN) are nearing the end of their spring season, with many of our members returning to summer homes. We had our Flamingo Fairway Classic Luncheon and Awards on April 9 at Oakwood Poolside. The 2026 State Medallion qualifying rounds were played this past January and February at Ironwood. Two…

Rotary Club – May 2025

Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Thanks Its Golf Tournament Sponsors Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) held its 31st Annual Golf Tournament at Sun Lakes Oakwood Country Club. More than 130 golfers competed for the annual men’s and women’s flight trophies. At the event, RCSL President Peter Meade…