Dianne Zimmerman 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 to come to our lively weekly meetings. New…
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August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Chess Club
Arthur Fink We are a “Coffee House Vibe” group that meets every Saturday from 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room (A-8) in the Cottonwood County Club. There is no cost and no membership or residency requirement. All playing strengths are welcome. Chess sets are provided as well as chess clocks…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Winner
Becky Kerr Siyaa Poddar, a recent graduate of Arizona College Preparatory High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) International Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter DW of Sun Lakes. The P.E.O. Star Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide scholarships to exceptional women in their…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Model Railroad Club, the Short Line
Steve Engelhardt May was a busy month for the club. Memorial Day weekend, we set up a large model railroad display at Cottonwood along with another Model railroad club. This has become an annual event and one that draws appreciative visitors to watch the trains run. Then later in the month we had a really…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Agave Quilters
Betty Bogaard The Agave Quilters Hand Sewing friendship group continues to meet every Tuesday morning throughout the year. All Agave members are welcome to join. Each member brings a project to work on—such as embroidery, appliqué, cross-stitch, hand quilting, or finishing a binding. The group has only one rule: no sewing machines! Following their morning…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association Member Spotlight
Judy Sadkin This month we are introducing two of our newer members of the club. These two crafters joined Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association (SLACA) together one year ago. Barb James Barb is originally from Michigan. She started beading and making jewelry about 20 years ago. She attended some craft shows early on in…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Sew-N-Sews Newsletter
Peggy Abney Welcome to this month’s Sew–N–Sews newsletter! Whether you are finishing a quilt, learning a new technique, mending a favorite piece, or simply enjoying time with fellow makers, we hope you are inside and keeping cool! We ended the 2025-26 season in May with installation of our 2026-2028 co-presidents, Sue Boucher and Judy Davies.…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Take a Pause This Summer With Restorative Yoga
Elise Ratliff It’s simple to get caught up in the hustle of daily life and forget to pause and relax. However, when stress starts showing up, we’re reminded of the comfort of having a calm body and mind. Or, at the very least, having tools to bring our bodies back to center. Restorative yoga is…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
JWV Presents Dunkin’ Donuts Award
Nancy Stutman Bob Howard, Vice Commander of Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV), presents an Award of Appreciation to Katie Sawyer, Manager of Chandler Dunkin’ Donuts, in recognition of the store’s continued support for JWV programs and veteran outreach in the Chandler community.
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
JWV/Blue Star Moms contribution
Nancy Stutman Luana Patterson, President of Blue Star Moms of the Southwest Valley, Chapter AZ 24, is honored to accept a donation of $1,500 from Julian Wyatt, Commander Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619. Blue Star Moms are mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, and female legal guardians who have children serving in the military,…