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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…