Category: Clubs & Classes

FUN da MENTAL Bridge Lessons for Everyone!

Maria Davis FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering a variety of Bridge classes starting in October. Learn with certified ACBL Better Bridge Instructors Karin Hansen and Maria Davis. Back by popular demand! Have fun. Exercise your brain. Hundreds of your neighbors have taken enjoyable, stimulating FUN da MENTAL Bridge lessons. Beginning Bridge. Wednesday afternoons from 1…

Sew-N-Sews Has a Long History

Phyllis Prysock In the Splash dated March 1, 1997, an article announced that a new sewing club, Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews, was formed and open for new members. Since that time, members have enjoyed getting together and sharing their love of fiber arts. Sew-N-Sews is still going strong with talented, creative members who are passionate about their…

Apple Club News

Are you frustrated or confused and need help with your iPhone or iPad or any of the wide array of Apple products or applications? If so, visit our booth at one of the Community Open Houses to see how we can help resolve the issue and improve your use and enjoyment of your device. The…

Card Making Class

Linda Smart and Sarah Lythgoe Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator. The class fee is $8 and includes everything you need, except adhesive. Bring yours or purchase during class. Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during one…

Chess Anyone?

Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…

Dance Classes at Oakwood

Edie Gilbertsen Latin Social Dance group classes, including salsa and cha cha, are held on Mondays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 2, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. (maximum six couples). Country Two-Step group classes are held on Mondays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 2, from 5:15 to 6 p.m. (maximum six couples). Line Dance classes (easy to…

Savvy Travelers Summer Recap

Jeanette Rajamaki A busy summer of travel for Sun Lakers: lots of Land Tours to Portugal, Britain, Ireland, Iceland, and Turkey. Cruisers are traveling the world: Greece seems the most popular, with Italy and Spain also popular. A group of 22 traveled from Turkey to Israel for three days, then into Greece for five ports,…

Card Scores

Cribbage Jeff Scott Join us for Cribbage every Tuesday night at 6:15 p.m. in the Cottonwood clubhouse A-7 Painting Room. Games are organized by Stan Wengrzyn. 7/11. 1st Richard Lewin 13+167, 2nd Barb Bade 11+65, 3rd Jeff Scott 10+38, Low Ted Jacobs 3-98, 24 Hand Stan Wengrzyn 7/18. 1st Ginger Johnson 12+52, 2nd Patty Donahue…

AI and the Future of Photography

Ken Duquaine The recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), while tremendously exciting in many respects, have caused considerable concern among scientists and the general public as to the implications of that technology in many important areas. And like many other photographers, I have been forced to question the future of a hobby that has consumed…