Penny Petersen For the first time, Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) sent a team to the World Team Tennis Competitions. The three-day event was June 2, 3, and 4 in the evening, at Scottsdale Ranch Park. The CTC team competed at the 3.5 level. According to Barb Jorgensen, they were clearly the oldest team. The competition…
Category: August 2022
Front Page, August 2022
Record Number of Scholarships Awarded
The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) recently awarded a record-breaking seven $1,000 scholarships to deserving women in support of the AAUW mission to advance equity for women and girls. Raffle ticket sales in Sun Lakes and the local community, along with proceeds from sales at JudyWear Boutique in Chandler…
Generals, August 2022
Sun Lakes Coalition Presents – Finding the Key to Moving Forward
Neighbors Who Care, Creative Engagement Partners (Memory Café), and The Perfect Place at Oakwood Creative Care (three agencies also known as Sun Lakes Coalition of Senior Care) invite the Sun Lakes community to attend “Finding the Key to Moving Forward,” the workshop for learning to keep a “change” from becoming a crisis. Come, learn, and pick…
Generals, August 2022
Musical for Young and Old on Tap
The Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) Board of Directors recently approved a joint project between SLCT and the students of Chandler High School (CHS). A musical production (as yet unknown) will be directed by CHS’s drama director Stephanie Likes and will be performed at the Chandler Center for the Arts. The cast will include members…
Religion, August 2022
Women’s Bible Study to Start Wednesday, August 17
Any ladies interested in a Women’s Bible Study, please contact Dena Brinkman at [email protected] or text or call at 480-206-7427. This year’s title is “Worth Repeating—Worth Living.” The study will be looking at all of the common topics the apostle Paul wrote about the Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. This will be a wonderful study,…
Generals, August 2022
KABOOM! SLCT’s Summer Show Exploded with Laughter
Kate King Turner If you missed The Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom, you missed some hearty laughs! From the beginning scene of the local access TV spot (with dozens of viewers and hosted by a very southern Merrie Crawford) to the fire ants free-for-all at the end, the show was…
Front Page, August 2022
Capture the Magic
Ken Duquaine Anyone who has not experienced an Arizona sunset has never truly seen how beautiful sunsets can be. If, however, you sometimes find that your sunset images don’t seem to live up to what you know your eyes have seen, you may wish to try some of the following suggestions for better sunset photos:…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Card Making Class
Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator. The class fee is $8 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 the class session at 9:30 a.m. To…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club Enjoys Annual Trip
George Abernathy Our annual fly fishing trip to Lees Ferry in the last week of April was by far the most successful trip the club has organized in the past eight years. With 19 club members and guests attending, it was also the largest attended trip. It wasn’t until the member experiences were shared at…
Features, August 2022
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Most homeowners undergo home remodeling for their own enjoyment, personalization, and facilitating their lifestyle. The good news is the investment of beautiful design and quality construction can be considered offset by an increase in the home’s resale value. Zonda Media has published the 35th annual Cost vs. Value Report for 2022 on 22…