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 Spanish speakers…
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August 2025, Clubs & Classes
50+Fit with Julie
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Kinetic Karate Classes
Charmaine Roberts What Is Kinetic Karate? Kinetic Karate begins with the kinetic chain. The kinetic chain is the interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems. Our nerves, muscles, and joints work together to create human movement. Kinetic Karate generates movement that creates energy in our muscles and joints. The objective of a dynamic, energetic,…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
To Fish or Not to Fish—Depends on the Weather
Mark Moberg From June 1 through the 26th, my wife Eileen and I planned to spend time out of the heat in the incredible, picturesque mountains of Colorado. We rendezvous with two other Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club (SLFFC) members and their wives at various times during that period. My primary goal was to float…
August 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…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Coolness Is Coming
Yvonne Orlich It’s hot—too hot to do almost anything. But It will be cooler soon. And here’s a piece of advice: Be cool! Come join the Sun Lakes Chorale. It’s a cool group. Yes, even us oldies can be cool. September will certainly be cooler than it is here in July. Right now, we feel…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sew-N-Sews News
Peg Abney The summer months are keeping members of the Sew-N-Sews groups busy making beautiful craft items. During June and July, several fun classes were held and were well attended. A Jelly Roll Rug class was led by Sheilah Buscaglia on June 27, with some pretty rugs being made from just 2-1/2-inch fabric strips. Découpage…
August 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…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Color or Monochrome?
Ken Duquaine During the upcoming 2025-26 season, each of our monthly competitions will for the first time include the Mono category. So, what are the considerations when trying to decide if a given photo would be more effective in color or monochrome? This creative choice can dramatically affect the emotional content and impact of a…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cheers Trip Opportunities: Several members enjoyed Free Spirit’s June Mystery Tour to Tucson. The two-day tour included a morning at the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum, one of the largest collections in the world, and an evening attending the Neil Diamond musical A Beautiful Noise. This event itself made the trip a winner! On…