Category: Clubs & Classes

Sun Lakes Lions Club – June 2026

Evening Lions Club Donates 350 Books to Support Local Students Chris Linder, PR The Sun Lakes (evening) Lions Club is helping young readers build skills and confidence by donating 350 books to students at Shumway Learning Academy and Picacho Elementary School. The donation is part of the club’s Kids Need to Read project, a community effort focused on increasing access to age-appropriate…

Rotary Club – June 2026

Teens and Rotarians Deliver Sun Lakes Source Books Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes was grateful that 22 teens from Skyline Gila River High School assisted RCSL members with the delivery of this year’s Sun Lakes Source Books to residents. RCSL thanked the teens with a $600 check. The…

Our Last Formal Meeting of the 2025-26 Year!

Blanca Sanchez We all know that time flies yet we’re usually quite surprised when it really does happen and our final meeting for the year is here and our Quilty friends go to their summer homes (those fortunate to have them) and our quilt group becomes a small group of quilters having impromptu and casual…

Sew-N-Sews News

Peggy Abney Our May meeting had us saying goodbye to our snowbirds and welcoming our newly elected board members who begin in September. The program last month highlighted the talented Garment Gusto girls and the fun they have re-creating garments, sharing, and learning from each other. Check out some of the creative talents of our…

JWV Donates to MANA House

Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV) recently donated $3,500 plus collected over 800 pairs of socks for veterans at Catholic Charities MANA (Marine, Army, Navy, Air Force.) The facility distributes 200-300 pairs of socks monthly.

Chess Club

Arthur Fink We are a “Coffee House Vibe” group that meets every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room (A-8) in the Cottonwood Country Club. There is no cost, and no membership or residency requirement. All playing strengths are welcome. Chess sets are provided, as well as chess clocks if you…

Diagnosed with Low Vision?

Linda Horton On the second Wednesday of each month, you can find support at the Sun Lakes Low Vision Club. We learn from experts, and from each other, how to live with less and less vision. Significant Others and friends are welcome. Our next meeting is Wednesday, June 10, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Robson Reserve,…

50+Fit with Julie

Julie Bauman Join Julie Bauman at Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center! A variety of classes range from Chair Yoga, Total Body Fitness, Tabata and Functional Fitness. Julie currently teaches Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 and 9 a.m. From beginner to advanced, all are welcome. A seasoned instructor, Julie teaches at all levels. If you…

Restorative Yoga

Elise Ratliff Did you know that doing Restorative Yoga can help improve your quality of sleep? And did you know that getting adequate (and quality) sleep can boost your immune function? Those sound like two really good reasons to give Restorative Yoga a try! Restorative yoga is a gentle, therapeutic style of yoga focused on…

Aero Club

Gary Vacin Battling road closures due to the Palo Verde road paving project, 21 Sun Lakes Aero Club members and guests turned out for the club’s annual year-end picnic on April 22 at Sisk Park. The group enjoyed sandwiches, chips and cookies catered by Subway, plus a delicious assortment of salads and soft beverages contributed…