August 2021

Computer Booters Club August Meeting Notice

Helen Seaton The Computer Booters Club will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Larry Fortna, president of the Lakes at Leesburg Computer and Technology Club, will demonstrate and talk about his 3D printer. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m., and members can attend the talk from home or wherever they choose via Zoom. My 3D…

CMGA June Winners

Buddy Meola The Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association started the month of June with a two-day Summer Sizzler event which was combined with the monthly Ace of Aces qualifier. On June 5, the first round of the Sizzler was also the monthly qualifier. On June 12 the second round of the Summer Sizzler was played. The…

Word of the Month: Thraldom

David Zapatka While reading page 52 of The Labours of Hercules by Alice A. Bailey in my book-reading group, I ran across this sentence. “Let the soul be single in its purpose and freed from the thraldom of matter, and then right action and a right point of view will inevitably be the characteristics of the physical…

Hiking in the Off Season

Warren Wasescha Our Sun Lakes Hiking Club hikes officially November through April. But what do club members do for the other six months of the year? If you are lucky enough to summer in Colorado or other points north, the options are easy. If you stay in the Valley where temps often prevent rigorous hiking,…

From Snapshot to Photograph

Ken Duquaine Before the advent of the smartphone, taking photos was a very intentional activity. One checked out her camera thoroughly, making sure that batteries were fresh and that there was film or a memory card in the camera, and set out to make images. Today, however, nearly everyone carries a camera wherever they go,…

Unity: The Power of Intention

Kay Davis Unity church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Spiritual community. We know that though we are unique and separate individuals, over our lifetime, we continue to learn and grow, and we support each other in our spiritual evolution. As the song goes, “Our Religion Is Oneness, Amen.” We are happy to announce…

PVLGA News and Scores

Mary Nelson June 15 and June 22 Summer Eclectic Results: 1st Flight: 1st Mary Nelson, 2nd Colleen Mitchell, 3rd (tie) Val Verbeck, Mary Fitzke, and Cindy Bosch; 2nd Flight: 1st (tie) Sherri Butler and Jan Nelson, 3rd Kathy Smith; 3rd Flight: 1st Belen Wilson, 2nd Janice McNab, 3rd Paula Elbery June 29 Select a Drive…

Sun Lakes – Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes

Upcoming Events Linda Caton, Recreation Manager All tickets for Cottonwood Palo Verde shows and events can be purchased at our Homeowner Services location. TAD 2021 Concert Series – Tickets on sale (unless otherwise noted) Aug. 13, Friday, Doobie Brothers Tribute Sept. 3, Friday, Ultimate Carrie Underwood Tribute Oct. 1, Friday, Brooks & Dunn Tribute Oct. 29,…

Savvy Travelers Club: Summer News

Jeanette Rajamaki The Savvy Travelers Club will continue through the summer with a few virtual meetings, but starting Thursday, Oct. 21, we will meet live in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club at 6:30 p.m. In July we had a presentation on Egypt via Zoom. If you are interested in joining our adventure to…

Community Chit and Chat Group News

Rose Pachura The Sun Lakes Community Chit and Chat Group will be meeting on the second Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at The Park at Cooper Creek at 901 S. 94th Street, Chandler, AZ 85224, for lunch. RSVP is needed for food count. The start time is 10:45 a.m. to register, followed by serving at 11:30…