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…
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.…
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…
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.
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,…
Nancy Stutman Gregory Posniack, Grand Prelate of Arizona State Knights of Pythias, presents a donation of $250 to Jewish War Veterans Copper Post 619 Commander Julian Wyatt in honor of Independence Day. Knights of Pythias members are actively involved in local charities, often partnering with other organizations to amplify their impact. Their donation to JWV will directly…
We’d like to introduce Shanna Nyberg who currently serves as Sun Lakes Rock, Gem and Silver Club’s Secretary and Silver Co-Chair. Like so many, she and her husband moved to Sun Lakes for the wonderful retirement community, sunshine, and Arizona lifestyle they had always enjoyed. After Covid lockdown Shanna began exploring the many opportunities available…
Ken Duquaine Early on in my photographic journey I had the opportunity to take some classes with and have my work critiqued by Bryan Peterson. Bryan is a photographer, author, and educator who gained well-deserved notoriety with his book Understanding Exposure. When asked the question, “When should you take a vertical shot?” his answer was…
Sue Sindelar August brings not only heat records, but diverse artists and their works to the Desert Artists Club of Sun Lakes. We are fortunate to have many talented artists who bring a unique and beautiful diversity to our club. It is certainly a wonderful opportunity to watch art unfold each week as we gather…
Yvonne Orlich Here we are—almost halfway through our break. Summer has just begun yet it seems like just yesterday it was Spring and we were prepping for a Spring concert. While we swelter here in Arizona, the work of getting ready for a new season of the Chorale starts to take shape. In March, just…