September 2022

Neighbors Who Care Conference

The aging conference held last year for the first time in November has been moved to January of 2023, to avoid competing with numerous fall events. Since the event outgrew Tumbleweed Recreation Center in Chandler, it is now being staged at Risen Savior Lutheran Church’s new Worship Center. Speakers and details are still being prepared…

Apple Club News

Gary Bross Well, we are preparing for fall classes now. The newly remodeled Cottonwood Phoenix Room in the completely remodeled old Fitness Center area will be our primary classroom. Our tentative schedule is as follows: September: Classes will resume at the Apple Store in the Chandler Fashion Center. The schedule is on our website. Register there.…

The Cool Down Was Hot Stuff

Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s (SLCT) August Cool Down event was a blast! After a hot summer and a hotter hit show (The Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens), SLCT members got together to celebrate the upcoming lineup of comedies and more. There’s plenty to look forward to in the upcoming months and beyond. * The…

Getting to Know SLCT Member Lew Crawford

You probably remember seeing Lew Crawford in one of his recent roles, Croc Chaser in murder mystery dinner theater’s Dealt a Deadly Hand or Uncle Aubrey in The Last Round-up of the Guacamole Queens. Or maybe you caught him clowning around as one of The ImproVables in one of their sold-out shows. If you did see…

News from the Sky: Breeze Airways to Begin Phoenix Sky Harbor Service in November

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Breeze Airways Chief Operating Officer Michael Wuerger was on hand recently at America’s Friendliest Airport® to announce service from Phoenix to Charleston, S.C., and Provo, Utah, beginning Nov. 2, 2022. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) now has 23 airlines serving more than 140 destinations. In addition to Breeze, the…

Hits & Misses Bowling League

Pat Smith, Secretary/Treasurer Time to be thinking of something to do in the fall. How about bowling for fun and a chance to win some money? The Hits & Misses bowling league will start up Oct. 4, with a membership meeting on Sept. 27 to form teams, elect officers, and approve the league rules. We…

Scandinavian Club Plans Fall Picnic

Mark your calendars! The Scandinavian Club SE Valley is planning a picnic/smorgasbord on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Oasis Park in Sun Lakes. Plan on bringing a food dish that will serve eight people. Set-ups and beverages will be provided by the club. After the meal, participants will share their connections…

Chess Club

Come to the Chess Club. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Ceramics Room (A-8) at Cottonwood. All are welcome. If you have any questions, call Rick Whitney at 425-232-6787.

Successful Aging Conference 2022

Join us for “Successful Aging Conference 2022: Uncovering the Keys to Aging More Successfully,” presented by Sun Lakes United Methodist Church and the Sun Lakes Coalition of Care, on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Sometimes life comes at you F-A-S-T! Are you prepared for the…