Maria Davis FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering a variety of Bridge classes starting in October. Learn with certified ACBL Better Bridge instructors Gordon Markham, Karin Hansen, and Maria Davis. Back by popular demand! Have fun. Exercise your brain. Hundreds of your neighbors have taken stimulating FUN da MENTAL Bridge lessons. Beginning Bridge. Friday mornings from…
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Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Garden Club September 20 Meeting
Deina Burnes is the City of Chandler Water Conservation Coordinator. She is also a Master Gardener and SmartScape graduate. She also holds the titles of Certified Cross Connection Control Specialist and Water Auditor! Deina will show Sun Lakes and Chandler residents how to use the “online Residential Water-Use Calculator” to identify where and how to…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Demystifying Back Button Focus
Ken Duquaine At a recent Camera Club meeting, a presenter asked how many of us used back button focus (BBF.) I was surprised that a relatively small number of hands went up. I had assumed that because it had been a game-changer for me, the majority would have responded positively. It would seem that most…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
5-Card American Standard Social Bridge
Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in playing 5-Card American Standard Social Bridge, please email me at [email protected], and leave a phone number so I can call and talk with you. If you would like a very good review of Notrump and the Stayman and Jacoby Transfer Conventions and a fun, safe place to play,…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Cheers Social Group Activities
Cheers Trip Opportunities: Several of our members have signed up for the Mystery Tour on Sept. 15. This is always a highly enjoyable trip that takes us to interesting places that we might not be familiar with. Past Mystery Tours have included a dairy tour, a horse rescue facility, a mini-car museum, and a visit…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Practice Bridge Classes
Do you need to hone your bidding or playing skills before searching out a regular bridge group? Come join us on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon, as we practice bridge and maybe learn a new thing or two. This is a walk-in game and everyone’s invited, which means all skill levels, and you…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Cheers Singles Group
Cheers is a social club with a membership of 160 and growing. We are open to singles in Sun Lakes, Springfield, SunBird, and Solera communities. Whether you are a year-round resident or visit us during the winter months, you are invited to become a part of the Cheers family. We offer many activities and programs,…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Sew-N-Sews Dolly Dressers to Meet September 1
The first Dolly Dressers meeting of fall will occur on Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. in the Oakwood Sewing Room. All current and prospective members are encouraged to attend. We will discuss reorganization, charity donations, and sewing for our dolls. We want to thank a resident of Oakwood for a most generous donation of collector…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Rotary Club Starts August Programs with Engaging Creative Director from Fox Restaurant Concepts
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) started its August weekly meetings with a most engaging speaker—Richard Cassey, creative director of Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC). RCSL Rotarian and Sun Lakes resident Elaine Ralls introduced Richard who provided an overview of Fox Restaurant Concepts’ 11 brands in 8 states (see…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Fly Fishing Update
Fred Smith, SLFFC Member Summer arrived on our beloved trout streams and high-country lakes in July. Following the club’s well-attended May fishing trip to Lees Ferry, below Glen Canyon Dam, our members headed off in all directions to search for trout, bass, carp, pike, and saltwater species on the fly. Even though the seasonal high-country…