Category: June 2024

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook June is a time to appreciate the fathers in our lives. Often men want or have a tricked-out garage as their man cave, but men tend to use and enjoy outdoor remodeled spaces more. Men take pride in ownership—in claiming and defining their territory. Outdoor remodeling can make the yard become an essential…

Niners April Golf Results

Jim Wegman, Publicity This is the time of the year when we say goodbye to our winter golfers. We hope you arrive safely, and remember to travel back to IronOaks when the leaves start to fall. Our two great March events are in the books. May brought big changes, as the Lakes course was closed…

No Dogs Allowed

FDA ruling now officially allows dogs to join owners in outdoor dining. The only caveat is that restaurants, bars, and cafés are still allowed to make their own rules about whether or not they want to welcome dogs. Being out and about is much more fun with the company of our four-legged friends, and now…

Doll Collectors Club

The Sun Lakes Doll Collectors Club will suspend meetings this summer until September, although the Repair Division will be open all summer. Donations of dolls of any kind are also accepted year round. Donated dolls are then checked for needed repairs, like new hair and face cleaning, and then donated to several charities. We love…

Sun Lakes Lady Putters

Susan Gottschalk Our very busy 27th season has come to a close. The Lady Putters played a total of 26 weekly times. We hosted 31 maintenance workers and their director Scott Anderson at an appreciation pizza lunch. We celebrated annual Lady Putters lunches for the December holidays and welcomed the warmth of spring. Additionally, our…

SLCT Awards Scholarship to Graduate

Roger Edmonds, Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s (SLCT) education liaison, was excited to present a $1,000 scholarship award to Abigayle Groves, a graduating senior from Chandler High who plans to major in theater arts in college. Abby performed two monologues and wowed the membership with a song at the April general meeting. SLCT supports local theater…

Board Games, Card Games, Word Games

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 Sun Lakes…

And the Winners Are …

Ken Duquaine On April 25 the Sun Lakes Camera Club (SLCC) held its end of season banquet and year-end photo competition in the San Tan Ballroom of Cottonwood Country Club. SLCC’s officers for the 2024-25 season were introduced, and awards were presented for Photographer of the Year in both print and digital divisions in classes…

Cheers Social Group Activities

Cheers Trip Opportunities: There are many opportunities remaining for summer travel and/or day trips, including a Wine Tour; a trip to LA, including Philharmonic Orchestra performance; Mystery Tour; and more. Postings and information regarding many opportunities are available at Cheers weekly social meetings on Thursday. There is some availability remaining in the Summer of 2024…

Julie’s Fitness

Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…