Category: Clubs & Classes

Cheers Singles celebrate summer birthdays

Happy Birthday Cheers members!

Ron Leimer, Publicity Cottonwood Country Club was the place to be on a lovely Sunday afternoon in June when Cheers Singles celebrated the quarterly birthday party for its members. A Fourth of July theme made it special; thanks Marjean Scheele for putting this together for us every three months! The staff at Cottonwood has been…

Come join the Chess Club

Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Music Room A-9 at Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees. For…

Fun Lakers Club news

Carole Sinicki Are you ready to brave the heat and enjoy an evening out? If so, the Fun Lakers Club (FLC) has planned a special dinner and theatre event on August 20. Dinner will be at the Liberty Market in Gilbert at 5:30 p.m. The dinner is pay-as-you-go, so separate checks for everyone. A performance…

History of the Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch

The wonderful artist, Sun Lakes resident Sally Kiste, is considered the founder of our gourd patch, Spirit of the Desert, in 2004. Sally is still an active member and mentor.

Colleen McKnight Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch was created 12 years ago when several creative, outgoing people got together. Artists of all types enjoy working together to learn each other’s skills, as well to be surrounded by inspiration. That was the start of Spirit of Desert gourd patch. In about 2003 Sally Kiste was…

Energy yoga class schedule

Morning: 7:45-8:45 a.m. – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 p.m. – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday afternoon class will go to 5:15 p.m. for more relaxation time. No classes from August 18-September 5 Classes will start up again on Tuesday, September 7 Where: SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room on the third floor; no cost,…

Savvy Travelers summer news

Rich and Barb Castro on the Island of Rhodes in June.

Jeanette Rajamaki Savvy Travelers are traveling at home and abroad this summer. Viking River Cruises is offering some fabulous discounts and free air for late fall and winter sailings in Europe, so get in touch with Jeanette at 602-909-2000 for details. Also Viking Ocean Cruises was recently named the best cruise line beating out Crystal…

Sun Lakes Writers’ Goup

Positive Barbara Schwartz It was 1963 when Judith discovered herself. Judith – or Judi as we called her – was a junior in high school trying to figure out who she was, where she was going and what was going on in her world. She was, as are most teenagers, sort of self absorbed and…