Did you know that Sun Lakes Chess Club offers free chess lessons for anyone interested in taking up the game? We host a free one-hour session (a $75 value) on the first Saturday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. All are welcome. If you would like to join us, simply show up at…
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July 2025, Clubs & Classes
The DAC, a Diverse Group of Sun Lakes Artists
Sue Sindelar Here we are in the heat of summer, and yet the Desert Artists Club (DAC) still comes together to create beautiful works of art. We are a diverse group of artists with many talents, and sharing and creating together is a gift we can all appreciate. It is the inspiration and safe, supportive…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Savvy Travelers Summer News
Jeanette Rajamaki Travel news: The Governor of Hawaii signed a tourist tax on hotels and cruise ships recently, saying he wanted to raise $100 million a year. If you are staying at your favorite hotel in the islands, you will see charges now of anywhere from $50 on up a day tourist tax. Ideas for…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Greek Activities
Karen Vollis Yassou! I’m hoping to meet other people in Sun Lakes (of any heritage) who enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, and comedy. If you are interested in attending some of these activities, then please contact me at Karen.science23@gmail.com.
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Take Your Photos to the Next Level
Ken Duquaine People take pictures for a multitude of reasons. Some came of age when the smartphone camera made the taking of selfies to share with friends possible and have retained that motivation for taking photos. Others discovered online sites such as Instagram where they could show their photos to a wide audience and perhaps…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
AAUW SE Valley Presents $12,000 Scholarship Check to CGCC
Mary Humecke The annual scholarship fundraiser held by AAUW SE Valley this past February exceeded expectations! The beautiful raffle baskets and impressive silent auction items, along with proceeds from a 25/75 cash raffle, brought in $12,000 to award as scholarships this year to deserving women attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC). 2025 is the fourth year…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
50+Fit with Julie
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…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Card Group Cookie Donations
Susan Gottschalk Several members of the Thursday Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot card group baked, packaged, and delivered 35 dozen cookies to the employees at three local fire stations and the Sheriff’s Posse. They were greeted with smiles of appreciation, which always encourages the card group volunteers to donate cookies yet another year.
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Card Making Class
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…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Want to Meet Friendly People and Stay Cool?
Dianne Zimmerman Sun Lakes Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m., at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, south building, at 23914 S. Alma School Road, in Chandler. There are games for multiple levels of play. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to…