Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate…
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Clubs & Classes, July 2025
Sew-N-Sews
Peg Abney As the summer heat settles over Sun Lakes, Ariz., the Sew-N-Sews sewing club continues to keep its threads woven with creativity, even during the off-season. While the club typically takes a break from regular monthly meetings over the summer, the spirit of sewing remains alive with special interest groups and summer workshops. At…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Quilting: A Summer Hobby—The Kansas City Star
Jody Edwards, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Once again, Desert Threads Quilters invites you back in time to the days when quilt patterns were delivered to you in your newspaper. This month, let’s look at The Kansas City Star! The Kansas City Star newspaper played a significant role in fostering the quilting tradition by…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Jewish War Veterans Post 619
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans Post 619 poppy tables are set up at East Valley Fry’s Marketplaces where volunteers collect donations from generous shoppers on Memorial Day weekend. Posters list the veterans’ service organizations that receive large donations from JWV Poppy Campaigns.
Clubs & Classes, July 2025
Chess Anyone?
Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Computer Booters: Technology’s Impact on Genealogy
Helen Seaton, PR Director Please join us at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, in the Cottonwood Computer Learning Center to hear Sue Mueller talk about Technology’s Impact on Genealogy. From equipment to software and apps, tools and backup storage to increased access to records, the ability to do online genealogy research has increased exponentially.…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Fit and Fun Club
Karyl Garbow Always getting fit and always having fun. Fit and Fun is a positive health/wellness club prioritizing good living! We explore health and lifestyle issues as we emphasize self-care! Summer schedule: On the first Wednesday of the month we meet at a designated restaurant for breakfast at 9:30 a.m., and on the third Wednesday…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Science and Technology
Karen Vollis Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Bridge Results
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club has games for all levels. Come join us this summer for a fun time. Call George at 480-748-1242 for more info. May First-Place Winners Open Pairs 5/01. N/S: (A&B) Carol Hauth and Dan Betts, (C) Garry Keister and Cynthia Cantor; E/W: (A&B) Lakin Hines and…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group – July 2025
Fanciful or Penmanship Ernest D’Godor Remember the days when we used to lie on the grass with our hands behind our heads and stare at the clouds passing by on a warm summer day? It would have been a summer day in the early days of vacation, just after school ended. That would be because…